Experience

PSL Services/STRIVE

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transitional Services Director

  • May 2023 - Present



Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Special Education Coordinator

  • Jul 2021 - May 2023

  Lead and provide professional development, consultation and resources to a team of 4 Resource Specialist Teachers and an Instructional Aide. Gather, maintain and facilitate data collection for diverse learners at school site; analyze data to inform IEP development. Maintain student records and special education documentation as required at state, federal and district levels. Develop and implement individual behavior and academic success systems through assessment and observation. Facilitate… Show more Lead and provide professional development, consultation and resources to a team of 4 Resource Specialist Teachers and an Instructional Aide. Gather, maintain and facilitate data collection for diverse learners at school site; analyze data to inform IEP development. Maintain student records and special education documentation as required at state, federal and district levels. Develop and implement individual behavior and academic success systems through assessment and observation. Facilitate collaborative IEP meetings with various stakeholders; create and maintain positive rapport with families. Maintain compliance for a school caseload of 93 scholars and collaborate with five outside service providers and four RSPs to ensure timely and effective services and record keeping.

• Resource Specialist Professional

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Resource Specialist at Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High School in Los Angeles. Focus on maintaining strong student and staff relationships, supporting student learning and achievement, and creating a rigorous but communal environment that challenges and encourages student thinking.



Los Angeles Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  Instructed 5th and 6th grade students with special needs in a self contained setting, working on social, academic and life skills. Helped students reach and exceed individualized learning goals. Received effective ratings on overall instructional performance. Instructed 5th and 6th grade students with special needs in a self contained setting, working on social, academic and life skills. Helped students reach and exceed individualized learning goals. Received effective ratings on overall instructional performance.



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

  Selected from approximately 49,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of 4,000 recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously taught summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the… Show more Selected from approximately 49,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of 4,000 recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously taught summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engaged in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area. Show less Selected from approximately 49,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of 4,000 recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously taught summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the… Show more Selected from approximately 49,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of 4,000 recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously taught summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engaged in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area. Show less



Let's Get Ready

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Director

  • May 2017 - May 2018

  Managed a summer site for 26 students and five coaches. Recruited, evaluated and supervised the five coaches. Ran all on site logistics such as balancing budget, taking attendance, coach scheduling and data management. Designed effective incentive programs to retain both students and coaches. Managed a summer site for 26 students and five coaches. Recruited, evaluated and supervised the five coaches. Ran all on site logistics such as balancing budget, taking attendance, coach scheduling and data management. Designed effective incentive programs to retain both students and coaches.



Portland Monthly

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Department Intern Writer/ Editor

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Edited fiction and nonfiction pieces. Collaborated with head of editorial department to write and contribute to small in-house editorials. Conducted research. Published a sidebar in Portland Magazine September 2017. Edited fiction and nonfiction pieces. Collaborated with head of editorial department to write and contribute to small in-house editorials. Conducted research. Published a sidebar in Portland Magazine September 2017.



Waypoint

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Direct Support Professional

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

  Support adults with intellectual disabilities across multiple contexts such as financial assistance and maintaining good health. Provide transportation to community events, provide emotional support during stressful situations and encourage developing healthy life and coping skills.

• Ed Tech II

  • May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Provide emotional, physical, education support to preschool aged children with Autism and other developmental delays. Teach students life skills, coping skills and language skills. Engage with other staff to develop education plans to suit the needs of individual students.



Frydenhøjskolen

• Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Student Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Once a week, six hours a day, traveled to school to assist pedagogues with Danish students in their first year of school. Directly assisted with development of math and social skills as well as instruction in English. Conducted at least one large group lesson a week. Once a week, six hours a day, traveled to school to assist pedagogues with Danish students in their first year of school. Directly assisted with development of math and social skills as well as instruction in English. Conducted at least one large group lesson a week.



Biddeford High School

• Biddeford, Maine

• ESL Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Engaged with English Language Learning students across various abilities. Instructed ninth through twelfth grade students. Taught a unit on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to two ninth grade classes. Assisted grading papers and instructing grammar. Oversaw the work of lower, middle and upper level students. Engaged with English Language Learning students across various abilities. Instructed ninth through twelfth grade students. Taught a unit on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to two ninth grade classes. Assisted grading papers and instructing grammar. Oversaw the work of lower, middle and upper level students.



George J Mitchell School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Developed kindergarteners’ reading skills through one on one instruction. Assisted main classroom teacher in checking assignments, answering students’ questions and encouraging students through learning challenging, new skills. Developed kindergarteners’ reading skills through one on one instruction. Assisted main classroom teacher in checking assignments, answering students’ questions and encouraging students through learning challenging, new skills.



Kennebec Montessori School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Taught directly and lead small groups of children aged 2 to 6, two days a week. Observed and assisted main teachers as necessary. Taught directly and lead small groups of children aged 2 to 6, two days a week. Observed and assisted main teachers as necessary.