Experience

Snohomish School District 201

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English Language Learner Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  So excited to be working with English Language Learners in the Snohomish School District! So excited to be working with English Language Learners in the Snohomish School District!



Brigham Young University - Idaho

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pathways Online Instructor

  • Nov 2013 - Present



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visitor Relations Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  Visitor Relations Specialist at the Boeing Airplane Company, delivering highly technical information in an engaging and enjoyable manner to guests from all over the world. I provide a safe and customer oriented tour leaving guest with a positive impression of the Boeing Airplane Company. Visitor Relations Specialist at the Boeing Airplane Company, delivering highly technical information in an engaging and enjoyable manner to guests from all over the world. I provide a safe and customer oriented tour leaving guest with a positive impression of the Boeing Airplane Company.



City University of Seattle

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • 2006 - Dec 2014

  Instructor and course designer in Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)-Teacher Prep program. Courses include: “Bilingual Education: History, Politics, Theory, and Practice”, “Bilingual and ESL Classrooms: Teaching in Multicultural Contexts”, “Materials Selection and Development” and “Issues Across Cultures: Bridging Differences - Effective Intergroup Communication” Instructor and course designer in Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)-Teacher Prep program. Courses include: “Bilingual Education: History, Politics, Theory, and Practice”, “Bilingual and ESL Classrooms: Teaching in Multicultural Contexts”, “Materials Selection and Development” and “Issues Across Cultures: Bridging Differences - Effective Intergroup Communication”



Marysville School District

• McKinney-Vento Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for the coordination of services for homeless students. Responsible for state and federal compliance. Services include; transportation, meals and community service referrals.

• Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) English Language Learner

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2013

  •Instructional Designer and Trainer of Marysville School District SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) training and NEA ELL Culture, Equity and Language Training Program designed to close the achievement gap for ELL students and students with varied educational and cultural backgrounds. Supported administrators, teachers and instructional assistants during the implementation phase of the training.• Instructional leader of collaborative efforts with Principals, psychologists, SLP’s and ELL staff to implement “Critical Data Matrix” tool used to perform a needs analysis and performance improvement of “at risk” students. • District leader of ELL Parent Advisory Committees, ELL Family/Community Outreach events, Parent School Helper/Natural Leader Program Collaborative support with specialized student programs, e.g., “Building Bridges” and Marysville Mountain View High School (formally Marysville Alternative High School) to help at-risk students overcome educational barriers and succeed in school.Provide district-wide quality teaching and learning professional development designed to close the achievement gap for ELL students and students with varied educational and cultural backgrounds. Training delivered via research- based and scientifically validated SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model and NEA ELL Culture, Equity and Language Training Program.• Daily Migrant/ Bilingual Program management ensuring district TBIP and Title III program compliance. • Indian Education/Title III WELPA Testing • Assist and support the ELL program to patrons of the district through active participation in; Parent Advisory Committees, ELL Family/Community events, Parent School Helper/ Natural Leader Program. Show less

• Spanish Teacher

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 2013

  • Spanish language instructor Levels 1 and 2.• Created the “Spanish Language Traveling Performance Theater” –Community Outreach program • World Languages Department Chair with responsibilities overseeing staffing, budgeting, curriculum and educational issues for all 5 languages taught at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.• Spanish Club Advisor

• English Language Learner Pen Pal Program Director

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2011

  •Founded the “We’re All About Books” ELL Pen Pal program in a collaborative partnership with the Friends of Marysville Library, Elks, Rotary, and Soroptimist organizations. I was responsible for grant funding, program management, materials purchase and staff training. The program partners limited English Speaking students with adult community members in a year long program of reading and writing with engaging, culturally responsive texts. The program began with 1 school and 7 students and at its peak, served 7 schools and 68 students. The Pen Pal program has continued annually, and has been nominated for the 2013 KCTS Golden Apple Award. Show less



Minority Achiever Program Coordinator

• Marysville School District

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

  As the Minority Achiever Program Coordinator, I secured grants for program funding and was responsible for the oversight of staff involved in the program. I also coordinated facilities use and student enrollment. MAP is a free program for teens designed to motivate and support students of color and immigrant students to achieve higher educational and career goals. As the Minority Achiever Program Coordinator, I secured grants for program funding and was responsible for the oversight of staff involved in the program. I also coordinated facilities use and student enrollment. MAP is a free program for teens designed to motivate and support students of color and immigrant students to achieve higher educational and career goals.