Guest Teacher (K-12th) - Napa Unified School District - Napa, CA
(2026-02)
- Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
- Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
- Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan.
Lead Educator & Student Support Specialist - Swing Education - Oakland, CA
(2015-02 - 2025-12)
- Design and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with educational standards, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment for diverse K-12 students.
- Lead student support initiatives, providing emotional and behavioral guidance to enhance student well being, academic success and classroom engagement.
- Oversee critical administrative functions, including attendance tracking, meal coordination, behavior documentation, ensuring compliance with school policies contributing to operational efficiency.
Lead Educator-General Education - Education For Change - Oakland, CA
(2015-10 - 2017-06)
- Led instructional continuity efforts, executing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and documenting behavior trends to support data driven decision making and enhanced classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw administrative record keeping and document control, maintaining a structured filing system, conducted through audits, and ensuring accuracy and adherence to institutional standards.
- Directed student data performance management to ensure compliance to target specific academic goals.
- Designed and led the implementation of a culturally responsive music curriculum, strategically tailored to support bilingual students in development of foundational skills in instrument use and music theory concepts.
- Fostered a school wide culture of inclusivity, community engagement and conflict resolution through music.
Academic Support Coordinator - West Contra Costa Unified School District - Richmond, CA
(2009-01 - 2012-12)
- Led collaborative curriculum development efforts, while working with colleagues to design and implement tailored instructional strategies that address the diverse learning of students including, English Language Learners, ADHD, IEP and 504 implementation.
- Oversaw targeted intervention groups providing one on one and small group instruction, focused on reading proficiency, helping to cultivate emotional resilience and self esteem in students.
- Compiling comprehensive data driven reports to inform instructional decisions.
