WeShine is addressing the homelessness crisis in Portland, OR by building a new model of supported micro-villages on leased private property, in residential neighborhoods, with wraparound services and robust volunteer engagement.As a member of the advisory council, I create and distribute newsletters and social media posts for community and volunteer information, organization, and outreach. Assist in the facilitation of virtual WeShine Board meetings and community meetings. Lead… Show more WeShine is addressing the homelessness crisis in Portland, OR by building a new model of supported micro-villages on leased private property, in residential neighborhoods, with wraparound services and robust volunteer engagement.As a member of the advisory council, I create and distribute newsletters and social media posts for community and volunteer information, organization, and outreach. Assist in the facilitation of virtual WeShine Board meetings and community meetings. Lead breakout rooms focused on team-building and brainstorming. Maintain all aspects of WeShine’s social media and technology: website, MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram, Slack, Salesforce, and hardware. Create and present technology recommendations, support, and training for WeShine volunteers and Board members. Show less

Credentialed, private educator with 14 years of public school classroom experience. Utilizing extensive classroom experience, educational technology, and Common Core knowledge and skills to motivate and improve the classroom experience for both students and parent.

Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage 4th-8th grade campers' creativity and programming skills utilizing Game Maker Studio.

Utilized educational technology expertise to plan engaging and rigorous lessons, projects, and assessments, maintaining high student attendance and academic achievement during distance learning. Developed Common Core and NGSS-aligned lessons for students with a wide range of learning needs including EL, speech, and integrated special education (GATE and RSP). Collaborated with colleagues and utilized data-driven approaches to create lessons and assessments that drove student learning… Show more Utilized educational technology expertise to plan engaging and rigorous lessons, projects, and assessments, maintaining high student attendance and academic achievement during distance learning. Developed Common Core and NGSS-aligned lessons for students with a wide range of learning needs including EL, speech, and integrated special education (GATE and RSP). Collaborated with colleagues and utilized data-driven approaches to create lessons and assessments that drove student learning through the creation of group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve individualized learning goals.Incorporated social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion activities and discussions into daily routine in order to foster an awareness of implicit biases and instill a sense of compassion for others. Show less

Credentialed, private educator with 14 years of public school classroom experience. Utilizing extensive classroom experience, educational technology, and Common Core knowledge and skills to motivate and improve the classroom experience for both students and parent. Have experience as a private, traveling educator. Created standards-based curricula for three children ages 8, 9 & 11 during our travels to 9 countries. Incorporated the history, culture, and topography of each country… Show more Credentialed, private educator with 14 years of public school classroom experience. Utilizing extensive classroom experience, educational technology, and Common Core knowledge and skills to motivate and improve the classroom experience for both students and parent. Have experience as a private, traveling educator. Created standards-based curricula for three children ages 8, 9 & 11 during our travels to 9 countries. Incorporated the history, culture, and topography of each country providing tangible, real-world lessons and learning experiences. Show less

Certified adults and children (12+) in classroom, pool, and ocean sessions in Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Refresher SCUBA courses.President of the monthly Dive Club - procured guest speakers, organized and ran meetings, managed Dive Club Facebook page.

4th and 5th grade combination class educator where students loop with the teachers. Credentialed, private educator with 14 years of public school classroom experience. Utilizing extensive classroom experience, educational technology, Common Core knowledge and skills to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for students.Taught social-emotional skills focusing on empathy, social justice, and DEI.

Managed all aspects of local union including supervision and delegation of union Executive Board and Bargaining Team. Planned and led Executive Board and local chapter chair meetings. Managed and allocated association financial resources, planned and implemented political campaigns, oversaw elections, interviewed and appointed association chairs.Met with school principals, district administrators, and teachers in order to strengthen communication, increase teacher moral, and provide the… Show more Managed all aspects of local union including supervision and delegation of union Executive Board and Bargaining Team. Planned and led Executive Board and local chapter chair meetings. Managed and allocated association financial resources, planned and implemented political campaigns, oversaw elections, interviewed and appointed association chairs.Met with school principals, district administrators, and teachers in order to strengthen communication, increase teacher moral, and provide the best possible working and learning environment at all schools.Collaborated with other union presidents at both the local and state level in order to remain up-to-date on state and national best-practices for teachers and union leaders. Attended local and state trainings and conferences. Show less

Collaborated with colleagues to create rigorous yet accessible lessons and projects to best meet the needs of a student population consisting of children with a wide range of learning needs including EL, speech, and integrated special education (GATE and RSP).Developed standards-based small group activities and mini lessons designed to best meet the unique learning goals of each student. Modified work and assessments for students when necessary.Winter and Spring Interventions –… Show more Collaborated with colleagues to create rigorous yet accessible lessons and projects to best meet the needs of a student population consisting of children with a wide range of learning needs including EL, speech, and integrated special education (GATE and RSP).Developed standards-based small group activities and mini lessons designed to best meet the unique learning goals of each student. Modified work and assessments for students when necessary.Winter and Spring Interventions – Provided intervention lessons in math and language arts to 4th - 6th grade students through district-created curricula.Summer School - Implemented District-created intervention program to strengthen the educational foundation of Kindergarten students in the areas of math and language arts.Committees and Leadership: Sulphur Springs School District Teacher Association Chapter President, Sulphur Springs School District Technology Committee, Sulphur Springs School District LCAP Team, Online Report Card and Test Bank System Committee and Site Trainer, Valley View Community School 4th Grade Team Lead, Valley View Community School Intersession Administrative Intern Show less