• Designed innovative and creative learning experiences for project-based learning school• Integrated instructional best practices into the learning environment to engage and support different learning styles • Adapted to meet individual learners' unique needs by understanding the diverse population and various backgrounds • Imparted knowledge and taught essential skills through the lens of equity and social justice • Developed authentic experiential learning opportunities that enabled learners to gain empathy while creating both local awareness of the community and a global understanding• Responsible for providing high quality instruction and carrying out all duties of class teacher including lesson design, classroom and behavior management, and student evaluation• Project-based learning expert. Designed lessons with the goal of curriculum integration taught through the lens of equity and social justice where students have voice and choice• Developed lessons that enabled students to gain empathy, perseverance, and grit • Utilized latest educational technology to support student learning and engagement

Professional Educator with 15 years experience teaching at Cornerstone Elementary School, an award-winning California Distinguished school. Extensive experience at a high-performing, parent participation school with a focus on success and college readiness, while embracing the Whole Child approach to education. Worked collaboratively with parents, students, and administration to ensure the best possible education for students. Science specialist instruction for the grade level. Professional training in Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and Mindfulness in Education.

Visual Arts instructor for private school summer enrichment program for children ages 9-14. Courses taught include: Acrylic Painting, Mixed Media Design, Collage, Journalism, Graphic Design, Kids Cuisine Cooking

• Art direction and graphic design for several LA-based advertising agencies• Responsible for creating a variety of advertising and marketing media including print, direct marketing, TV spots, web, outdoor/billboard• Clients included: Southern California Toyota Dealers, McDonald’s Operators Association of Southern California, Wienerschnitzel, technology, consumer products• Presented individualized, unique campaign concepts and new business pitches to clients• Understood specific client needs including target audience, time constraints, budget• Maintained graphic standards and adherence to specific corporate identity and branding• Worked closely and collaborated in team environment with shared workload• Thrived in fast-paced environment with strict deadlines to meet project deliverables