Dedicated to bridging the gap between education & technology. Building immersive (XR) technology solutions to give access to all students. Empowering females as makers.

California High School

Founder & Educator of new course XR for Social Good. This course highlights development of Virtual and Augmented reality applications to solve problems in the local community. Through the framework or Problem Based Learning and Design Thinking, students learn to rapid prototype, work in teams and pitch their ideas to industry panelists. Industry based connections throughout the year promote career ready skills.Educator/Curriculum design VSNet course fundamentals of C# and taught Advanced Placement computer science A (java).

Planned, prepared, presented and designed individualized and whole class instruction for courses in English Language Arts, United States History, and Video ProductionFilmed, edited and produced short film to highlight student winners for district Imagineering recipients resulting in recognition of young entrepreneurial talentsProduce bi-weekly school wide news show, Gryphons Go Viral, which has created an accepting, tolerant, creative and informative piece of mediaProficient in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, camera, lighting and acting techniquesMember of Student Achievement Team for Response to Intervention school wide tutorial program that focuses on all students gaining essential skills for future success in high schoolCollected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data striving to measure the effectiveness of the Tutorial program that has led to insights into improvements for teaching best practices Spearheaded professional development day for technology department on Virtual Reality in Education Designed Virtual Reality curriculum for classroom with the goal of creating a 360 film which led to high levels of student engagement and inquiry based learningCurrently researching ways to increase engagement and improve student learning outcomes through Virtual Reality

Ongoing curriculum design, development and instruction for imagineering enrichment courses. Sample of classes offered below, including introductory VR with 360 filming, Unity development and testing viable educational content.

Filmed and edited meaningful video content for Enflux, motion capture clothing, in order to promote their products. These videos are used on their blog and website in order to increase visibility and drive their mission forward. Worked closely with the CFO, to run successful demonstrations and educate the public about their product.

Founded and ran community-based organization to promote good health and wellnessImplemented marketing strategies to illicit participation in weekly activites which resulted in members loosing weight, increased energy, greater sense of connectedness and overall fitness progressOrganized school staff members into teams which boosted faculty morale, motivation and productivity Measured outcomes by using steps and other fitness data

Develop, design and collaborate on grade level curriculumWhole class and individualized classroom instructionAdminister formal assessments

Movie Making 101 class founder and educator Introduced marketing strategies and promoted class which increased popularity among students and parentsDesigned, planned and coordinated filmmaking curriculum which resulted in several short filmsStudents practiced the following; script writing, storyboarding, acting and audition process, camera techniques and editing

Understudy for Marjan NeshatFallaci World Premiere Play by Steven Wright

Planned, prepared, and presented individualized small group and whole class instruction in all subjects for first gradeDesigned differentiated curriculum for all levels increasing student engagement Mentor teacher for first grade team providing support and guidance to incoming educatorsServed as school wide assemblies coordinator and MCFounder and lead organizer of International Week that increased the overall school climate and toleranceAnnual canned food drive coordinator working with Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) which resulted in 25% increase of donation

Art Department Set decor, prop creationhalflifemovie.comDirector Jennifer Phang

Designed and implemented drama curriculum for eighth grade which resulted in increased reading scores across classesPlanned, prepared and presented math and science curriculum focusing on SDAIE strategies for English Language Learners which led to more effective and accelerated language acquisition Administered summative and formative assessmentsTaught after school drama class for disenfranchised youth that increased students confidence and academic performance