Engaging educator who creates authentic learning experiences for students grades 6-8 in Computer Science. Also known as the Best Job Ever.

District team developing 6th - 8th grade Computer Science curriculum (Coding, Physical Computing, Cybersecurity & Cryptography)Consistently delivering improvements in knowledge of computer science based on pre- and post- assessment dataBuilt online training materials for new educator computer science course Recreated real-world work environments that recognize and utilize student developmental and cognitive needsCollaborated with teacher in Uganda for an asynchronous student animated project Led student groups: Coding Club, GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)Hiring Committee, Crisis Response CommitteeComputer Science conference sessions introducing new technologiesPresented in concert with SparkFun introductory workshops on micro:bit instruction - in person, video, and print marketing campaignsCreated and led professional development sessions focusing on anti-racism, equity & inclusion, educational technologies, growth mindset, and implementing computer science pedagogy

Implementing leveled curricula focusing on social-emotional development for girls grades K-6 developmentParent/child workshops and summer day camps with a focus on educational theatre, movement, and empowerment

Introduced coding (animation and gaming) to students in an Enrichment class8th grade Social Studies curriculum that draws parallels to current events (American Revolution-Syrian Revolution, Transatlantic Slave Trade-Modern Human trafficking)Collaborated on Calendar Committee (researching different schedules to best meet students’ needs)

Provided daily instruction, classroom management and educator support at various locations

Co-taught Language Arts 8th grade LA seminar with Special Education teacherImplemented schools 1st Annual Animated Film Festival with over 20 films created by multi-grade Language Arts studentsDesigned Common Core aligned and implemented differentiated curriculum for Language Arts and Social Studies/World Geography including handmade books, interactive maps, and computer animated movies Actively participated as a team member of experiential, multi-grade program on affective and academic developmentCollaborated with school-wide Technology Committee - created and taught professional development class on coding implementationAdvised multi-grade cohort of 26 students with emphasis on personal (affective and academic) and community developmentCo-lead and organized logistics and curriculum for 43 students (6th - 8th grade) on weeklong fly fishing trip to the Gunnison Valley, CO

Earned a 97% Distinguished Teacher rating on the DPS Student Perceptions Survey, 2012Collaborated with 6th Grade Team, facilitating a 20% increase in students’ benchmark writing test scores, 2012Designed Common Core aligned, Language Arts curriculum that was collaborative, dynamic, internationally focused, including handmade books, 3D computer animated and live movies, and online blogsTaught college-level content and skills in Title 1 Turnaround school with at-risk, special needs, gifted, and ELL 6th grade studentsOther: Language Arts Chair, facilitated advisory, participated in School Leadership Team, new teacher mentoring and Hiring Committee

Was the first Foreign teacher to direct an English language theatre production (The Odyssey) in the University’s 100 year historyCreated curricula for and taught Oral English, Written English and US Cultural Studies classes to students majoring in English (class sizes 25-200 students)Presented lectures about US Education, Second Language Acquisition, Cross-Cultural Understanding and Alternative Pedagogical Methods on campus, at MingYang University, at Peace Corps Headquarters in Sichuan Province and to local middle, elementary and high school educators in Gansu ProvinceDeveloped and facilitated Women’s Salon: accelerated English conversation groups emphasizing leadership, empowerment and cross-cultural understanding skills

Honored as 2007 Teacher of the YearCo-created Creative Writing curriculumCo-directed dramatic productions (Eleemosynary, As You Like It, Brigadoon, Wrong Side of the Law)Create an online student literary magazine Are You Serious?Taught Introduction to Literature, Creative Writing and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Utilized research, customer feedback, and problem solving skills to evaluate accurate data and information effectively, resulting in effective strategies and initiativesBrokered technical sales between clients and independent booksellers Used robust problem-solving research techniques in finding unique and customizable client solutions Developed and implemented strategies that increased bottom-line income As business owner, developed a successful customer-facing roleManaged website maintenance (content, appearance, application) for physical and online antiquarian bookstoreDeveloped commercial relationships with assorted independent booksellers across the globeInternational Account Manager of book brokerage firm in TokyoSupervised accounting, retail and online presence, and all sales - physical and online

Developed and mentored new employee orientationManaged beta/troubleshooting support during development of proprietary Back Office softwareProvided HTML support, made content decisions and editorial updatesUtilized research, customer feedback, and problem solving skills to evaluate accurate data and information effectively, resulting in effective strategies and initiativesDeveloped commercial relationships with UPS, Baker & Taylor, Ingram Book Co, and book brokers worldwideLaunched online newsletter to a customer base of over 6,000 membersUsed robust problem-solving research techniques in finding unique and customizable client solutions Developed and implemented strategies that increased bottom-line income As business owner, developed a successful customer-facing roleDeveloped customizable templates, visual documentation and unique narratives, creating an online presence for independent booksellersProvided customer service support for site as well as new technologies