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Supported low-income students and families through a global pandemic Taught lessons In person, remote, and hybrid. Adapted curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of students new to the United States. Infused computer science lessons into curriculum. Connected families with resources to ensure that they had food, clothing, shelter, and access to technology.

Seattle, Washington

Led school operations and staff of 29 in support of a K-8, Native focused, Title 1 (low-income) option school. Accountable for a 2.7 million-dollar school budget. Effectively articulated connection between budget expenses and student learning to district, staff, and families. Cultivated collaborative culture of sharing new ideas and best practices. Chaired building leadership team and participated on racial equity, student support, and positive behavior teams. Encouraged family participation and voice across school teams. Key Accomplishments Facilitated a robust, connected community engagement program including an ongoing partnership with University of Washington Experimental Mathematics Lab, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Writers in Schools.  Planned and implemented a focused three-year initiative connecting instructional strategies, action steps, data analysis, and professional development resulting in a 32% gain in reading levels after two years. Drove goal definition and accountability related to student achievement resulting in 10% gain on statewide Smarter Balanced Assessments during 2018-19 school year.  Increased enrollment by 73% while maintaining a diverse student body with two -thirds identifying as historically underserved students of color.

Pittsburg, Ca

Built high performing team of over 45 multi-disciplinary staff members at a brand-new school. Developed positive school culture though relationships, activities focused on school pride, community service, and celebrations with staff, students, families, and local community. Developed an English learner Advisory Committee giving families the opportunity to connect and contribute to the educational program.

Moraga, Ca

Taught foundational courses for teaching credential candidates in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), graduate level courses in systematic language development, curriculum design, and data collection for action research projects. Led staff development on Engagement and Academic Vocabulary Development for 40 professors in the department of education

Concord, Ca

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM SPECIALIST Developed and monitored English Language program at 35 elementary, 10 middle, and 7 high schools in line with local, state, and federal law and policy. Facilitated matriculation conversations to coordinate efforts between the elementary, middle, and high schools to better serve students and their families.Key Accomplishments Created Initial language proficiency flowchart to clarify how children were identified and served by the district.  Generated models to show what language development instruction should look like in sites with varying percentages of multilingual families. Facilitated the development of bilingual and dual language programs. Developed a curriculum to facilitate oral English Language DevelopmentMIDDLE SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHERTaught English, US History Core, and English Language Development to a student body that was 95% students of color, 90% free and reduced lunch, and 85% English Language Learners increasing school-wide index score 56 points. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERCollaboratively taught Kindergarten and First grade to primarily low-income Spanish speaking students. Led staff development on reading strategies, student engagement, and English Language Development

Orinda, California, United States

Designed curriculum and materials to “follow the child” to support rich and innovative learning experiences. Taught tailored instruction in a multi- age preschool classroom.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership And Administration

Activities and Societies: Principal Leadership Institute, Cohort 7Emphasis Urban Youth

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Emphasis Early Childhood Studies Elementary Teacher Credential Program Montessori Certification