Instructional Coordinator

• Jul 2023 - Present

STEM4real combines standards-based instruction with equity and social justice for ALL students. We are committed to providing socially just and culturally relevant STEM teaching and standards-based learning strategies through collaboration professional learning, culturally responsive instructional materials and diverse children’s literature. We focus on shifting teacher pedagogy by grounding our work with a social justice lens that makes equity paramount in our vision. The role of an Instructional Coordinator is a combined role of facilitator and coach so we can tackle partnerships seamlessly and maintain clear communication with teachers and administrators alike. Show less

Environmental Program Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

A dream come true position. In this role, I will be able to combine all of my skill sets, learned knowledge, and passions learned in teaching in the classroom as well in the community. This will provide me with the tools I need to support 4 GA teachers across 4 campuses and continue to build upon the insightful work the Green Ambassador program has already established in curriculum and outreach.

Green Ambassador Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Present

Teaching environmental education to middle school students 6-8th grade. By incorporating interdisciplinary learning through project based lessons that teach global issues while providing students the opportunity to make a difference locally.

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

Regenerative Garden Educator

• Oct 2020 - Present

I had the pleasure of creating, writing, and filming two courses for Kiss the Grounds regenerative series. The beginning and advanced courses both provide 8 modules full of learning, demos, and engaging interviews with impactful people in the gardening world. I had the pleasure of creating, writing, and filming two courses for Kiss the Grounds regenerative series. The beginning and advanced courses both provide 8 modules full of learning, demos, and engaging interviews with impactful people in the gardening world.

Outdoor Program Lead

• Jul 2021 - Present

Outdoor education design and curriculum build for Glendale School District middle schools. Outdoor education design and curriculum build for Glendale School District middle schools.

Resource Development

• Feb 2018 - Present

Working to expand GSF's mission in garden and nutrition education by diversifying funding through community partnerships and engaging community programming.

Capacity Building Associate - Americorps Vista

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

Working to build sustainability and capacity building by developing and implementing fundraising plans, including outreach, event management, donation solicitation and fundraising strategies. In addition, grant writing, corporate partnerships building, GSF staff fundraising training, and lower end web-based donations.

Project Management

• 2005 - Jun 2022

I have volunteered and worked as a project coordinator for various events at Big Sunday for the past 9 years. Including but not limited to, art fairs, donation drives, Spooky Sunday Halloween Event and Flower Pot service project. I have volunteered and worked as a project coordinator for various events at Big Sunday for the past 9 years. Including but not limited to, art fairs, donation drives, Spooky Sunday Halloween Event and Flower Pot service project.

Environmental Educator

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

Garden Coordinator -Jackson Elementary

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

Environmental Educator

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2016

Providing engaging, project-based, systems thinking environmental workshops for Environmental Science classes grades 11-12th. Providing engaging, project-based, systems thinking environmental workshops for Environmental Science classes grades 11-12th.

Internship

• Feb 2014 - May 2014

GSF’s mission is to provide meaningful education for underserved youth in Los Angeles through garden-based learning in outdoor living classrooms. We work with Title 1 schools to sustainably implement our curriculum of experiential standards-based lessons in all academic subjects, as well as cooking and nutrition, to strengthen the connection between education, health, environmental awareness, and thriving communities. GSF’s mission is to provide meaningful education for underserved youth in Los Angeles through garden-based learning in outdoor living classrooms. We work with Title 1 schools to sustainably implement our curriculum of experiential standards-based lessons in all academic subjects, as well as cooking and nutrition, to strengthen the connection between education, health, environmental awareness, and thriving communities.

Student Internship

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

I worked in the education and outreach department developing a new family program that would provide five families a year of art guided experiences tailored just for them. I assisted in the research for potential families, family friendly experiences available around Los Angeles, as well as program details. I was able to learn how education and a community art partnership is beneficial for school age children, particularly those who may not have the access at home. I worked in the education and outreach department developing a new family program that would provide five families a year of art guided experiences tailored just for them. I assisted in the research for potential families, family friendly experiences available around Los Angeles, as well as program details. I was able to learn how education and a community art partnership is beneficial for school age children, particularly those who may not have the access at home.

Internship

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

Food & Water Watch is a non-profit organization that advocates for common sense policies that will result in healthy, safe food and access to safe and affordable drinking water. Everyone is dependent on shared resources like clean water, safe food and healthy oceans. It’s essential that these shared resources be regulated in the public interest rather than for private gain. Our staff, located in 15 offices in the United States, works with a range of constituencies to inform and hold policymakers accountable. Our international staff in Latin America and the European Union (where we are known as Food & Water Europe) work with coalition partners to track the global impact of U.S. corporations. Show less