My Resume
Education
Dominican University of CA, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with ELL authorization
San Francisco State University, B.A., Liberal
Studies with an emphasis on Speech and Communications
College of Marin, Kentfield, CA: Child Psychology course in preparation for
Teaching Credential Program
Teaching Experience
Marin and Sonoma County’s School Districts
April 2010 - June 2010
Substitute
Teacher, Grades 1 through 6
Instructed, implemented and managed a variety
of elementary classrooms on a substitute teacher basis throughout Marin and
Sonoma Counties. Schools include: San Pedro, Hamilton, Bel Aire, Valley Vista, Sun Valley, Strawberry Point.
Valley Vista
Elementary School, Petaluma
March - April 2010
Full-time Team-teacher, 6
Grade (Student Teacher)
- Instructed
and managed twenty-seven sixth graders in self-contained classroom with
general curriculum coursework in literature, reading, writing (poetry,
journal and essays), math, science, social studies, physical education and
art.
- Collaborated
with the sixth grade teacher to develop learning curriculum to meet the CA
Academic Content Standards.
- Implemented
and instructed the Investigating Earth Systems Science
program.
Full-time Student Teacher, 2
Grade Jan. - March 2010 - Instructed
and managed second grade in self-contained classroom with general
curriculum coursework of language arts, reading, writing, math, science,
P.E and art
- Collaborated
with the second grade teaching staff to create units and lesson plans to
meet the CA Academic Content Standards
- Developed
coursework related to holidays including MLK Day, Presidents Day, Black
History Month, Chinese New Years
- Created
and implemented learning centers two times per week teaching reading,
writing and creative lesson to provide growth in second grade Language
Arts
- Implemented
and instructed the FOSS Science program for all second grade
classes
- Adapted and instructed math through Envision Math Program
(district required program)
Student Observation and Practicum Sept. - Dec. 2009
- Student
observation in all elementary classes K-6
- Instructed
and managed second and fifth grade classes part-time, while completing
full-time graduate level coursework at Dominican University
Loma Verde Elementary School, Novato, CA Terra Nova High School, Pacifica,
CA
Volunteer
“Honor Academy”, tutoring in preparation of STAR testing
Volunteer with Marin Co. School Volunteer
Program - computer lab
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Terra Linda High School, Pacifica, CA
Facilitator/Internship: 10-week Internship facilitator for
“STAR: Students Talk about Race”. A
program developed by People for the American Way, which taught ninth
graders how to overcome prejudices, how to respect all races and how to treat
one another.
Training
and Professional Development
LGBT Sensibility Training, Spectrum
LGBT Center April 2010
Training seminar provided
by Valley Vista Elementary School
Marin Reading Council, Phi Delta
Kappa Chapter March 2010
Connecting and Supporting Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caring School Community
Training (District Training) Jan. 2010
Teacher facilitated weekly classroom meetings with
classroom students to better build a safe and caring community. Classroom
meeting included teaching respect and leadership among the students in a group
setting.
Professional Business Experience
Strings Magazine, San Rafael, CA Oct. 07 - April 09
Advertising Manager
Marin Independent Journal, Novato, CA July 06 - Oct. 07
Account Executive
KFRC 99.7 FM & Oakland A's Radio June 04 - June 06
Sr. Account Executive
Ahlers & Associates, San Francisco Jan. 03 - April 04
Sr. Sales Rep
K101 FM & KABL AM, SF Nov. 98 - Jan. 03
Account Executive
Computer
Skills
IBM
PC: Microsoft Windows, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Education
and Media Programs: Edusoft, Aries,
Brainpop.com, Skype
Interests
and Hobbies
Music,
yoga, knitting, hiking, skiing, reading, piano, photography, travel and
spending time with my family
Travel
Experiences
England,
France, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize and extensive travel throughout the
US including Hawaii and Alaska
