Elementary School Teacher - Manhattan Beach Unified School District
First Grade (2 years), Second Grade (2 years), Fourth Grade (4 years)
- Trained and supervised teaching assistants and parent volunteers to accommodate students' individual needs
- Created and modified lessons and assignments for students for multiple learning styles/intelligences including English Language Learners and students with special needs
- Master Teacher for two student teachers from USC
- Directed fourth-grade drama productions and Trained in Education Through Music
- Conducted Professional Development presentations at District and staff meetings
- Coordinated Character Education Program for Upper Grades
- Served as Second Grade District Chair and Distinguished School Committee member
- Attended staff development days, workshops, and conferences to improve student learning, the classroom environment, and to grow professionally
- Trained in Early Literacy (Project Read, ELIC) and Depth and Complexity for differentiated instruction
Elementary School Teacher - American Martyrs Catholic School
Fourth Grade (1 year)
- Excelled in literature-based, integrated curriculum in child-centered learning environment, emphasizing team teaching and an individualized approach to instruction
- Supervised teaching assistants to accommodate students' individual needs in team teaching instruction
- Pioneered Everyday Mathematics program, a process-based, hands on approach to concept-based instruction
Elementary School Teacher - Chadwick School
Second Grade (1 year)
- Excelled in literature-based, integrated curriculum in child-centered learning environment, emphasizing team teaching and an individualized approach to instruction
- Supervised teaching assistants to accommodate students' individual needs in team teaching instruction
- Pioneered Everyday Mathematics program, a process-based, hands on approach to concept-based instruction
Summer School Teacher - Newport-Mesa Unified
Second Grade (1 year)
- Developed lessons and instructed students on Math Learning Standards and grade level expectations
- Utilized targeted instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable gains across diverse skills
- Provided detailed, actionable feedback to help students incrementally improve their academic and social performance
- Collaborated regularly and worked in partnership with elementary team and faculty to ensure a cohesive curriculum
Summer School Teacher - Tustin Unified
Second/Third Grade (1 year)
- Developed lessons and instructed students on Math Learning Standards and grade level expectations
- Utilized targeted instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable gains across diverse skills
- Provided detailed, actionable feedback to help students incrementally improve their academic and social performance
- Collaborated regularly and worked in partnership with elementary team and faculty to ensure a cohesive curriculum
Summer School Teacher - Redondo Beach Unified
Sixth Grade (1 year)
- Developed lessons and instructed students on Math Learning Standards and grade level expectations
- Utilized targeted instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable gains across diverse skills
- Provided detailed, actionable feedback to help students incrementally improve their academic and social performance
- Collaborated regularly and worked in partnership with elementary team and faculty to ensure a cohesive curriculum
Substitute/Special Education Teacher - Multiple School Districts
Fountain Valley and Westminster School Districts, Garden Grove Unified, Newport-Mesa Unified, Orange Unified, and Tustin Unified School Districts; Chadwick School, Hermosa Beach City District, Manhattan Beach Unified, Palos Verdes Unified, and Redondo Beach Unified School Districts (8 years)
- Flexible to adjusting to new course materials and classroom environments on a daily basis based on in-depth experience
- Special Education experience across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs including autism, BI, and M/M
Administrative Assistant - Chadwick School
(3 years)
- Provided invaluable support to the office in a host of duties including role of receptionist, assisting in school related events, preparation of published communications, and management of office supplies
- Served as primary point of contact for incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries, and resolving concerns
- Spearheaded training on School Pass scheduling and safety system
Public Speaker/Parent Coach
(2 years)
- Conducted seminars and coached clients on parenting
- Guest expert on radio talk shows regarding successful parenting
