Experience

High Point Academy

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

• Jr. High Teacher/Mathematics Specialist

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Pasadena, CA Curricular instruction: - Jr. High mathematics classes (7th and 8th grade pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry) - 5th grade accelerated math - Enrichment courses: "Ciphers and Cryptext" and "Card Sharks - The Mathematics of Playing Cards" Extra- and co-curricular instruction: - "Math Club," an after school activity for 4th-6th graders designed to inspire interest and build confidence in math. Includes Math Olympiad competition opportunities for interested individuals. -… Show more Curricular instruction: - Jr. High mathematics classes (7th and 8th grade pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry) - 5th grade accelerated math - Enrichment courses: "Ciphers and Cryptext" and "Card Sharks - The Mathematics of Playing Cards" Extra- and co-curricular instruction: - "Math Club," an after school activity for 4th-6th graders designed to inspire interest and build confidence in math. Includes Math Olympiad competition opportunities for interested individuals. - Academic advisory - Summer session instruction in mathematics, STEAM, and introductory computer coding - Preparing and coaching students for High School math placement exams Additional professional responsibilities: - Development of 5th-8th grade math curriculum and assessments - Assessment and placement of incoming students - Determining differentiated instructional groups - Piloting and implementing problem-solving mathematical framework Show less



Arcadia Unified School District

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

• Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Greater Los Angeles Area Faculty, mathematics department, English language development program. Subjects taught include: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Algebra Readiness, Intervention Algebra, and ELD Academic Support – a district-wide pilot course designed to provide group academic advisory to a population of English Learners. Additional responsibilities include: piloting of materials, including digital learning platforms, department representation throughout a district-wide curriculum articulation process, and lead teaching… Show more Faculty, mathematics department, English language development program. Subjects taught include: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Algebra Readiness, Intervention Algebra, and ELD Academic Support – a district-wide pilot course designed to provide group academic advisory to a population of English Learners. Additional responsibilities include: piloting of materials, including digital learning platforms, department representation throughout a district-wide curriculum articulation process, and lead teaching responsibilities in a collaborative-model classroom. Accolades include: receipt of a district grant for the purpose of individualizing education through ‘gamification.’ Show less



Duarte Unified School District

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics Department Chair

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Duarte High School Responsible for: -Representing the mathematics department at administrative meetings and serving as the primary liaison between the mathematics faculty and the school administration. -Convening and coordinating monthly department meetings. -Collaborating with members of the department to evaluate department needs (instructional materials, textbooks, etc.) and then making formal recommendations of these needs to the administration. -Creating, updating, and maintaining a department… Show more Responsible for: -Representing the mathematics department at administrative meetings and serving as the primary liaison between the mathematics faculty and the school administration. -Convening and coordinating monthly department meetings. -Collaborating with members of the department to evaluate department needs (instructional materials, textbooks, etc.) and then making formal recommendations of these needs to the administration. -Creating, updating, and maintaining a department “Course Offerings” catalog. Individually responsible for writing technical descriptions of all course curriculums. -Preparing, managing, and operating within an annual budget, as provided by the school administration. Maintaining records of department expenditures. -Coordinating with consultants, the administration, and department members to build, from scratch, an integrated mathematics pathway curriculum. Additionally involved in the implementation of a brand new CAHSEE intervention class. -Chairing the department’s W.A.S.C. Accreditation efforts, during a year of a visiting committee review. -Organizing and maintaining a daily “common planning” professional learning community (PLC) within the department. -Proving recommendations to the administration for teacher assignments, student class size/composition, and prerequisite requirements for all courses. -Maintaining a full course-load as an everyday classroom teacher.

• Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Duarte, CA Responsible for 160 students, spanning 5 classes – four in the area of mathematics (Geometry), the other in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), an elective course designed to guide middle-performing students to their goal of attending four-year colleges and universities. Additionally responsible for multiple CAHSEE (California HS Exit Exam) intervention courses: after school prep-courses for marginally performing students with the shared goal of passing the exam. Further experience… Show more Responsible for 160 students, spanning 5 classes – four in the area of mathematics (Geometry), the other in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), an elective course designed to guide middle-performing students to their goal of attending four-year colleges and universities. Additionally responsible for multiple CAHSEE (California HS Exit Exam) intervention courses: after school prep-courses for marginally performing students with the shared goal of passing the exam. Further experience as a long-term substitute (mathematics) and as a full-day, half-day, and period sub (all areas). Extensive experience as a substitute teacher in “freshman life skills” class: an elective for first-year high school attendees emphasizing general health and study skills. All responsibilities required differentiation for English learners.



Corona/Norco Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Corona, Ca Gained first hand teaching experience in a secondary mathematics classroom. Worked with all levels of secondary math, from Algebra I through AP Calculus. Learned classroom management skills as well as teaching strategies. Designed and implemented complete lessons, consistent with California Content Standards as well as Corona-Norco district curriculum. Provided students with feedback and assessment. Managed a classroom of as many as 40 students.



Presbyterian Healthcare Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter

  • May 2011 - Jan 2013

  Albuquerque, New Mexico Area Responsible for as many as 80 openings in the field of nursing, ranging from entry-level general positions to niche unit-specific experienced nurses, educators, managers, and administrators -Applicant sourcing, screening, and selection -College recruitment and school relations -New hire processing and on boarding -Collaboration with hiring managers -Conducting background checks and primary source verification for licensure and education -Process improvement -Compensation… Show more Responsible for as many as 80 openings in the field of nursing, ranging from entry-level general positions to niche unit-specific experienced nurses, educators, managers, and administrators -Applicant sourcing, screening, and selection -College recruitment and school relations -New hire processing and on boarding -Collaboration with hiring managers -Conducting background checks and primary source verification for licensure and education -Process improvement -Compensation input -Salary negotiation -Created, coordinated, and executed critical vacancy plans. -Advertisement plans with local and external internet media publications. -Served on a committee designed to progress office culture for the purposes of recruiting and retaining top-level talent in a demographically shifting workforce -Team oriented environment -Built general HR knowledge base Show less



Albuquerque Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Cross Country Coach

  • May 2009 - Jan 2013

  Eldorado High School, Albuquerque, NM Provide coaching to a team of 70-80 high school age boys and girls. Primary emphasis on endurance running with secondary emphases on general fitness, core strength and nutrition. Work with diverse group of athletes in terms of abilities, experience and background. Responsible for training plans, workouts, communication regarding training, motivating athletes, customizing training for athletes all within a performance goal-oriented system and adapting training to unforeseen obstacles (e.g.… Show more Provide coaching to a team of 70-80 high school age boys and girls. Primary emphasis on endurance running with secondary emphases on general fitness, core strength and nutrition. Work with diverse group of athletes in terms of abilities, experience and background. Responsible for training plans, workouts, communication regarding training, motivating athletes, customizing training for athletes all within a performance goal-oriented system and adapting training to unforeseen obstacles (e.g., injuries). Additionally responsible for organizational and administrative tasks within the program including: keeping an Excel database of performance statistics, scheduling, the annual organization and execution of a cross-country invitational, overseeing a booster fundraising organization and overseeing a staff of assistants. Accomplishments: New Mexico Track/Cross Country Coaches Association Coach of the Year, Women’s Cross Country, 2009, 2010. NMAA State Championships – State champions 2009, 2010, runners up in 2011 – two girls team titles, one individual state titlist, eight all-state runners. Show less



Bureau of Labor Statistics

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economist

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Greater Los Angeles Area Responsible for the collection and compilation of economic data for inclusion in government economic indexes. Gathered economic statistics from companies through multiple means and compiled them into a database for economic analysis. Communicated with company representatives through written and oral means in order to explain the indexes and garner participation. Maintained a strict organizational system to ensure maximum efficiency. Worked on multiple index projects simultaneously.