Providing LIVESTREAM workshops, online courses and virtual meetups & conferences for those in the Creative Industry. On a mission to help Creatives BUILD, MANAGE, and SCALE their craft-based small businesses.Online retailer of ready made project kits aka U-Kits.Director of Instruction at The Maker Studio, opening July 2022 in Canoga Park, CA.

On March 16, 2020 the traditional way of educating students changed overnight. Schools across the country were forced to shut down due to concerns around the COVID-19 Virus. Teachers had to shift from face to face class sessions into 100% virtual or what many call "Distance Learning." As a Principal of a 6-12 charter school in Watts (LA), California, (and trained Graphic Designer), I was able to pull up my boot straps and transform my campus into a virtual learning environment, coaching a staff… Show more On March 16, 2020 the traditional way of educating students changed overnight. Schools across the country were forced to shut down due to concerns around the COVID-19 Virus. Teachers had to shift from face to face class sessions into 100% virtual or what many call "Distance Learning." As a Principal of a 6-12 charter school in Watts (LA), California, (and trained Graphic Designer), I was able to pull up my boot straps and transform my campus into a virtual learning environment, coaching a staff of 60 each step of the way. There are so many unanswered questions, the future of education is still unknown- but what we know for sure is that time stands still for nobody and as educators- we must press forward.The Classroom Free Educator is a movement created to support parents, students and teachers as we navigate the unforeseeable future of public education. This platform is created to share resources, tips and personalized training for educators all across the world. Show less

Established remote (e-learning) delivery of instruction protocols for 6th-12th grade students, staff and parents.Facilitated distance learning training for teachers, administrators and staff members across the US and Internationally (Philippines)Supervised and evaluated teachers and staff in the implementation of remote instructionDeveloped systems to transform face to face school operations into 100% remote programsEstablished community partnerships with local businesses and… Show more Established remote (e-learning) delivery of instruction protocols for 6th-12th grade students, staff and parents.Facilitated distance learning training for teachers, administrators and staff members across the US and Internationally (Philippines)Supervised and evaluated teachers and staff in the implementation of remote instructionDeveloped systems to transform face to face school operations into 100% remote programsEstablished community partnerships with local businesses and organizationsImplemented animal therapy program in an effort to support student trauma and episodes of PTSD among stakeholders Show less

Student Support Services AdministratorOversaw assessments for students participating in Special Education program.Managed contracts with service providers including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Language and Speech, Adaptive PE, Recreational Therapy, Behavior Therapy and more.Trained teachers and staff on principles of co-teaching and inclusion.Facilitated parent workshops and training around Special Education Law and supporting the unique needs of… Show more Student Support Services AdministratorOversaw assessments for students participating in Special Education program.Managed contracts with service providers including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Language and Speech, Adaptive PE, Recreational Therapy, Behavior Therapy and more.Trained teachers and staff on principles of co-teaching and inclusion.Facilitated parent workshops and training around Special Education Law and supporting the unique needs of students.Developed alternatives to suspension protocol. Show less

• Created curriculum and delivered professional development for faculty and staff on topics including “Common Core Preparation and Implementation”, “Creating Safe and Civil School Campuses”, “Instructional Strategies for Diverse Populations including SPED, Foster Youth, Low Income and ELL”, “Managing Classrooms and Student Discipline”• Completed formal evaluation cycles including informal/formal observations and feedback to faculty and staff using “The College Ready Promise” and Educator… Show more • Created curriculum and delivered professional development for faculty and staff on topics including “Common Core Preparation and Implementation”, “Creating Safe and Civil School Campuses”, “Instructional Strategies for Diverse Populations including SPED, Foster Youth, Low Income and ELL”, “Managing Classrooms and Student Discipline”• Completed formal evaluation cycles including informal/formal observations and feedback to faculty and staff using “The College Ready Promise” and Educator Growth and Development Cycle Frameworks• Supervised, coached and evaluated classified staff members including Campus Aides, Security Officers and Paraprofessionals• Co-coordinated school-wide detention and behavior intervention plan including In School Alternative to Suspension and Saturday Success Academy curriculum• Participated in IEP meetings, DVR, Student Success Team and Professional Learning Communities• Organized School Safety Plan and spear-headed Emergency Preparedness protocol and served as Incident Commander during lockdowns and medical situations• Coordinated CELDT and Physical Fitness Test administration and co-facilitated CST and SBAC administration• Collaborated with Parent Coordinator to deliver parent workshops, coordinate community resources and organize parent volunteers on campus• Coordinated Associated Student Body activities with student leadership team• Created system and protocol for textbook distribution and coordinated campus facility needs including work orders, security contracting and training and materials• Developed and maintained school website, marketing and branding• Monitored new teachers’ participation in BTSA program• Maintained STEMM Magnet budget and master schedule of classes Show less

Prepared lessons for daily and monthly course of study along with curriculum development for 10th-12th grade academy studentsCreated accessible, diverse in-class activities for kinesthetic and visual learners, ELL students and Special Education students as well as those identified Gifted in the Visual ArtsTaught state mandated curriculum to state standardsCounseled and directed studentsServed as the New Media