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Westlake Village, California, United States

Teaches AP Biology, Biology Honors, and Biomimicry Honors at Westlake High School. Prepares engaging and differentiated lessons for all three classes, including using creativity while developing the curriculum for Biomimicry Honors, as this is a new class that is being piloted this year. Uses community building to develop relationships with students and incorporates project-based learning to keep content relevant and an appropriate level of rigor for students.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Simi Valley, California, United States

Teaches kindergarten through twelfth grade classes of 25-45 students, both general and special education, following the lesson plan left by the regular teacher and improvising when necessary. Manages classroom behavior and keeps students on task.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Student teacher during the Fall semester of 2021 fully in person teaching both Biology CP and Biology Honors. Engaged students through developing curriculum that was inquiry-based, group work, and applied science and engineering practices to real world scenarios and phenomena. Used formative assessments as well as application-based projects to have students demonstrate their understanding of the NGSS standards. Utilized groupwork strategies, scaffolding, and differentiation to meet the needs of diverse groups of students, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and English language needs. Attended several Professional Development sessions. Student teacher during the Spring semester of 2021 virtually via zoom. Focused on social emotional learning to ensure the mental wellbeing of students during distance learning. Facilitated student engagement through inquiry-based learning and explorations. Utilized several online resources including Nearpod, Explore Learning Gizmos, Canvas, and Google apps.

Agoura Hills, California, United States

Supervised campers while leading, planning, and executing educational and recreational activities. Camp activities were designed to foster personal growth and community building within my cohort of campers. Ensured child safety and offered emotional support.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Processed data entry of notices of cancellation, renewal offers, and refinance requests for insurance policies using computer programs, such as AMS 360, ImageRight, and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Started as a temporary employee through Insight Global Staffing Services, until being transitioned to a permanent full-time position in May 2018.

Simi Valley, California, United States

Provided excellent customer service to guests, processed sales, returns, and credit card payments, sold Lowes protection plans, as well as promoted Lowes credit cards, through Genesis sales and inventory software. Answered customer phone calls and addressed their individual needs. Processed internet sales and prepared merchandise for pick up. Trained several new cashiers.

Northridge, Ca

Researched best practices for programs increasing neighborhood collaboration in civic engagement, safety and beautification for the City of Pomona, CA with a focus on inclusion of disenfranchised groups. Collaborated with a team of students to create a deliverable report to present findings and suggestions to the mayor of Pomona, CA

Simi Valley, California, United States

Completed customer orders at front register and drive thru window, ensuring orders were correct, processing payment using point of sale terminals, answering questions about menu items, and keeping work area clean. Counted money within register at beginning and end of each shift to ensure accuracy of funds. Trained new employees.

Moorpark, Ca

Worked part-time on weekends and summers while attending school full-time. Implemented a variety of daily tasks including scanning, copying, filing, labeling, data entry, and file organization. Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 50 WPM typing speed.

Master Of Education - Med, Teacher Leadership, 4.0 Gpa

Received a Masters of Education in Teacher Leadership and a preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science (Biology).

Bachelor’S Degree, Anthropology, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Golden key National Honour Society, Anthropology Student Association, CSUN Community Food Garden Volunteer.

Associate’S Degree, Anthropology, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Club-Dean's List

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: KSSH News reporter, Yoga Club, International Club, SSHS Dance Program- Received Presidential Award of Academic.

Master Of Education - Med, Teacher Leadership

Master Of Education - Med, Teacher Leadership