As a Master Teacher for the Minnesota Council of Economic Education (MCEE), I facilitate professional development workshops to enhance educators' skills in teaching high school economics. Engaging with educators across Minnesota, I share best practices and innovative strategies for effective economics and personal finance education. I design and conduct workshops that empower educators with advanced teaching strategies, leading to improved classroom instruction and student outcomes. Additionally, I have testified at the state level to promote the importance of economic education, demonstrating my commitment to empowering teachers and students with essential financial knowledge and skills.

In this role I serve as a Content Lead, District Program Facilitator, and Instructor, beginning my journey as a social studies instructor in 2017 and quickly advanced through roles by leveraging program innovation and expertise in content creation. By 2021, I became a district program facilitator, and in 2022, I transitioned to a content lead role. I establish professional development programs, manage a $2M+ budget, and collaborate with departments and community organizations to enhance educational outcomes. I design and lead culturally responsive, literacy-centered professional development sessions, manage resources for 63 sites within a district of 28K+ students, and serve as the primary contact for curriculum and school board inquiries related to Social Studies and Ethnic Studies. I thrive under pressure, securing critical grants, and coordinating multiple long-term projects. My efforts build long-lasting relationships with national organizations, improve departmental efficiency, and drive educational innovation, earning recognition as a Stanford Hollyhock Fellow and achieving NBCT designation.

As a high school social studies teacher, I was entrusted with the responsibility of educating students in social studies and citizenship, aligning my instruction with the Minnesota State Standards. My role encompassed various crucial aspects of teaching:Curriculum Development: I designed comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to the diverse needs of both individuals and student groups. This adaptability allowed for a more inclusive and effective learning experience.Parental Engagement: Effective communication with parents was a priority. I maintained regular contact through newsletters, written notes, phone calls, and conferences to ensure parents were well-informed about their child's educational journey.Classroom Management: Establishing and upholding high standards of student behavior was essential for creating a conducive learning environment. My commitment to these standards fostered an atmosphere where academic growth and social development thrived.Assessment and Record-Keeping: I diligently evaluated and maintained records of students' academic progress and social development. This systematic approach provided valuable insights into each student's growth and areas needing attention.Technology Integration: I embraced educational technology to enhance the learning experience. Leveraging digital tools, I created engaging instructional materials that resonated with students and facilitated their understanding of the subject matter.In my role at SLP, I was dedicated to not only imparting knowledge but also nurturing a positive and productive learning environment for my students.

As a dedicated professional at Eden Prairie Schools, I have been instrumental in driving transformative initiatives and fostering excellence in education. In 2011, I helped champion the iLearn initiative, a groundbreaking endeavor that aimed to provide iPads or MacBooks to every K-12 student. My hands-on involvement, including creating comprehensive presentations, participating in meetings, and overseeing critical components like user agreements, played a pivotal role in the enduring success of this program. Today, it continues to benefit EPS students, showcasing my unwavering dedication and adaptability in complex projects.Beyond the iLearn initiative, I continued to make a significant impact within Eden Prairie Schools. I excelled in analyzing student achievement data and creating informative reports that guided school board members and district leadership in identifying areas of student success and where additional support was needed. I did this work with fidelity, even without a formal background in data analysis. My involvement continued to be extended to the district's strategic planning team, where we crafted the present-day tagline for Eden Prairie Schools: 'Inspiring Each Student Every Day.'I am deeply passionate about equity-based and equal access communications. My advocacy led to vital changes within the district, ensuring that all district communications are available in Somali and Spanish, in addition to English. I also urged the district to leverage technology to provide families with information in their preferred languages, including making the district website translatable into multiple languages.My journey at Eden Prairie Schools reflects my commitment to innovation, adaptability, and a tireless pursuit of excellence in education. I take pride in the enduring impact of the initiatives I've championed and my ability to drive positive change within the educational landscape.

In my role as an Operations Coordinator, I made significant contributions that drove notable results. One of my key achievements was increasing the patient visits by an impressive 25% in just three months. This growth was a testament to our effective strategies for attracting and retaining patients.I played a pivotal role in marketing initiatives, encompassing both print and digital campaigns. I was responsible for creating various marketing materials, including eye-catching direct mailers, engaging print ads, and informative in-office materials like flyers and brochures. Additionally, I managed email marketing sequences and maintained an active presence on social media platforms, which played a crucial role in connecting with existing and potential patients.Effective patient management was another area where I excelled. I oversaw the patient database, ensuring meticulous record-keeping to enhance efficiency and accuracy in patient care.Moreover, I took the initiative to organize promotional events, complete with corresponding marketing materials, further enhancing the clinic's visibility and engagement within the community.My expertise extended beyond the clinic itself. I created a diverse range of training materials and provided valuable consulting services to other spinal decompression clinics. My consulting work focused on streamlining operations and implementing strategies to increase revenue.These accomplishments reflect my commitment to optimizing office efficiency, improving patient care, and contributing to the overall success of the practice.

As a high school social studies teacher in Oakland, CA I worked with a diverse student and family population on a daily basis, writing engaging and rigorous curriculum and lesson plans. Communication was imperative for my students' success; communciation between myself, them, their parents/guardians, their other teachers and their counselors. Record keeping, faciltating and creating new and innovative ways to teach mastery of content was critical to the success of my students.three different courses..

Wrote engaging and rigorous curriculum and lesson plans for three courses, five sections, 140 students.  Created multiple innovative ways to teach mastery of content and skills to reach the diverse learning abilities of my students.Communicated with a diverse population daily between students, parents/guardians, other staff members and counselors. Ensured proper record keeping and communication to give students the ability to graduate.