• Managed and coordinated the statewide Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT)- duties included the recruitment and training of trainers, collecting and analyzing data from various universities, providing assessment support to programs.• Contributed to the design of edTPA teacher candidate literacy, math and visual arts handbooks (a national performance assessment for student teachers) as well as assessment materials focused on supporting candidates in the areas of literacy planning, instruction and assessment• Worked nationally via WEBEX and/or live workshops to train scorers on how to evaluate criteria for proficient teaching practice for scoring edTPA • Facilitated state wide scoring processes and orientation events in New York, Minnesota, Hawaii and Oregon • Planned and organized logistics for the PACT/edTPA Conference for 2012 and 2013• Received training on such topics as Common Core Standards, academic language demands, formative assessment, performance assessments, and instructional strategies

• Coordinated the teacher performance assessment (PACT-Performance Assessment for California Teachers) for all elementary and secondary teaching candidates- duties included the evaluation of student teacher performance, recruitment and training of scorers, supervising the online scoring process, reporting scores to students, the University and the State, and guiding students through the remediation process • Utilized TaskStream for scoring assessments and analyzing data• Supervised and evaluated SJSU student teachers in several elementary and secondary school districts, overseeing their work and mentoring their development around the state teaching preparation standards.• Taught a blended learning biweekly seminar focused upon Teacher Performance Expectations with special emphasis on planning and assessment using the Blackboard and Desire to Learn LMS platforms• Used social media and face-to-face meetings in order to assist in the recruitment of college students to apply to join the Secondary Ed Department as math or science teacher candidates• Led meetings focused upon analyzing data from student assessments in order to understand program strengths and needs• Received training on such topics as equity in schools, academic language demands, formative assessment, classroom discipline and management, and math instructional strategies

• Led the logistical and practical opening of the K-8 small school model, working with community-based organizations to plan and advocate for a school of choice in FMSD aimed at recruiting students unsuccessful in other placements• Responsible for overseeing student achievement, safety and security and well-being of the school community, as well as management of school resources• Recruited, supervised and evaluated 13 employees, both certificated and classified• Led the implementation of a whole child focus within the school collaborating with partners such as Project Cornerstone, the Role Model Program, MACSA• Facilitated the analysis of student work and data and monitored the implementation of interventions• Monitored classrooms daily giving feedback to teachers on instructional strategies and their learning environment• Managed cafeteria staff, librarians and special education staff• Managed both categorical and unrestricted budgets of over $1,000,000 • Wrote and received grants and donations of over $175,000

• Initiated and implemented cross-curricular thematic instruction based on children’s developmental needs and interests using a variety of instructional strategies including cooperative groups, learning centers, and direct instruction.•Sought training in and implemented various ESL strategies in teaching students speaking diverse languages. • Utilized training from Effective First Teaching, Kay Brallier, Santa Clara County Writing Project, Success for All, and CELL/EXLL in teaching language arts.• Taught problem-solving techniques through the use of class meetings. • Received training in web-design and desktop publishing (MS Office).• Integrated technology into the curriculum through the use of reading and math applications, desktop publishing, and internet resources. • Created and developed the websites for two schools. • Served on district wide committees on Technology, Assessment and Curriculum. • Served the school communities through participation and service in the PTA, FAMILIAS UNIDAS, and various community projects.

• Helped coordinate development of NTC-ONLINE, an internet-based resource for new teachers providing web-based video modules instructing new teachers on classroom management and lesson planning. Trained and supported veteran and new teachers on the use of NTC-ONLINE• Provided online and live support for middle school and high school teachers implementing PBL in their classrooms• Trained and consulted teachers and new teacher projects in California, Alaska, Tennessee, and Hawaii on the use of online learning.• Developed the syllabus and facilitated an online course entitled Technology as a Tool for Lesson Design, a course for new teachers to clear their credential. • Provided consultation on the web design for The New Teacher Center.• Assisted in the grant writing process for a CPEC Technology grant.• Presented nationally, training teachers to be mentors and curriculum coaches• Received training on such topics as equity in schools, formative assessment, classroom discipline and management, and literacy/ELD instructional strategies

• Mentored new middle-school and elementary teachers in FMSD, overseeing their induction and mentoring their development around the state teaching standards.• Created and developed the websites for the FMSD New Teacher Project.• Trained FMSD new teachers on the use of TREC – Teaching Reading in Every Classroom – an online program for enhancing reading instruction.• Developed professional development new teacher seminars • Served on hiring committees as well as teacher recruitment teams attending job fairs in other states.

•Initiated and implemented cross-curricular thematic instruction based on children’s developmental needs and interests using a variety of instructional strategies including cooperative groups, learning centers, and direct instruction.•Sought training in and implemented various ESL strategies in teaching students speaking diverse languages. • Utilized training from Effective First Teaching, Kay Brallier, Santa Clara County Writing Project, Success for All, and CELL/EXLL in teaching language arts.• Received training in web-design and desktop publishing (MS Office, Publisher).• Integrated technology into the curriculum through the use of reading and math applications, desktop publishing, and internet resources. • Created and developed the websites for two schools. • Served on district wide committees on Technology, Assessment and Curriculum. • Served the school communities through participation and service in the PTA, FAMILIAS UNIDAS, and various community projects.