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Swarthmore, Pa, Us

United States

Lead a team of dedicated educators to cultivate a nurturing and inclusive environment for younger scholars, with a strong emphasis on fostering academic growth, emotional development, and building meaningful relationships between students, families, and faculty. Oversee curriculum development, provide ongoing support to teachers, and ensure that each child’s needs are met through a balanced, personalized approach to learning. Collaborate closely with school leadership, faculty across all divisions, and support staff to ensure a cohesive educational experience for all students. The ultimate goal is to inspire a love of learning and help young students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

United States

Instruct, inspire, and engage 2nd grade students in a private school setting, while also serving as a sports and wellness coach and soccer coach for students in grades 4-6. Develop and implement dynamic lesson plans that promote academic growth, physical fitness, and a love of learning. Assess student progress, identify learning needs, and provide individualized support to ensure success. Cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages social and emotional development. Coach and mentor students in athletic settings, fostering teamwork, discipline, and wellness. Collaborate with colleagues, communicate regularly with parents, and contribute to a vibrant school community.

Provide push-in/pull-out support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in a mainstream school setting. Echo Center is a full-inclusion program for deaf and hard of hearing students that is embedded within a general education private elementary school that serves PreK-6th grade students.

San Jose, California, United States

-Develop and lead Kindergarten math curriculum for five dual-language public charter schools within Voices Language Academy. -Math Course Lead responsibilities include leading network wide monthly professional development sessions, creating a pacing calendar showing what lesson to teach when, creating rigorous lessons based on Kindergarten Common Core State Standards, as well as creating high level, differentiated lessons that promote the learning of all students.

San Jose, California, United States

-Write, modify, adapt, and execute lesson plans in multiple subjects in both English and Spanish-Analyze student work samples and data to inform teaching strategies to improve academic performance-Collaborate with grade level teachers in network to intellectually prepare accessible material for students-Manage the behavior and learning outcomes for thirty students, communicate results with parents-Oversee the duties of the associate teacher and co-plan differentiated lessons with education specialist-Create a brand new online curriculum to meet the needs of all students

San Jose, California, United States

Completed the first year as a Kindergarten General Education teacher at a Bilingual, Title 1 school. Saw students grow significantly in both Spanish and English Reading, and Math . Preparing to enter second year continuing my work as a Kindergarten teacher, where I will create new online curriculum to meet the needs of all students. I am also preparing to be on the Scholarship and In Lak'Ech committee.

Oakland, California, United States

Taught 5th grade English Language Arts for the duration of 18-19 summer school term.

San Francisco Bay Area

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Swarthmore

Collect and manage data for Swarthmore College clinical research projects, including examining The Macbeth effect (potential connection between morality and physical cleansing). Collaborate with research team to submit an IRB, recruit participants, run experiments, use Qualtrics to collect data, use SPSS to analyze data, ensure accurate studies, and help maintain clinical standards/protocols to support research.

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Advise and mentor undergraduate students in residential dormitory environment. Develop and conduct programs on diversity, chemical abuse, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance. Manage administrative tasks including reports, maintenance, and security. Enforce college policies and rules.

Swarthmore, Pa

Swarthmore Linguistic students, in conjunction with Gallaudet University students create eBooks that have a global impact. Our mission is to provide access to free sign language eBooks that will facilitate the opportunity for Deaf children to read with their parents. To date, eBooks in thirteen different languages have been created for RISE (Reading Involves Shared Experience). Additionally, in a collaboration with Computer Science students we are working to design a new computer program containing all the tools necessary to create eBooks.

Santa Monica, California

President/Owner- Created my own business/company. Taught students of all ages with varying levels of experience how to surf. Instruction occurred both on land and in the water. Duties included explaining and demonstrating proper surfing techniques; surf instruction in the ocean; ensuring the safety of students; supervising students during free time; and keeping accurate camp business records.

San Sebastian, Spain

Tutored Spanish children through the University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC). Taught various pre-teen and teenage children how to speak English, as well as information about the American culture.

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Oversaw the safety of swimmers at Swarthmore College swimming pool; hazard and accident prevention; performed rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents; and executed first aid and CPR as needed.

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Assisted Swarthmore College head soccer coach with administrative duties including team operations, athletic forms, event management, team compliance, facilities management, athlete student services, and public relations. Required knowledge of applicable NCAA, conference, and college regulations for intercollegiate athletics.

Santa Monica, California

The K and M Center specializes in remediating dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), dysgraphia, executive functioning disorders, language processing issues, and auditory processing issues. Assisted educational psychologists and administrators with Center summer programs including writing and reading workshops, focus/processing speed programs, academic coaching, educational evaluations, and administrative duties.

Huntington Lake, California

Traditional summer camp located in the Sierra National Forest. Duties included the supervision of campers ages 5-16; leading campers in activities such as boating, waterskiing, paddle boarding, and backpacking; implementing safety guidelines; communicating with parents; acting as role model; and attending staff/instructional events.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics And Psychology, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Soccer Intercollegiate Team, Ice Hockey Club Team, Basketball and Volleyball Intramural TeamsLevine Family.

Master'S Degree, Education

M.A. in Urban Education – Educational Policy & Administration

Preliminary Teaching Credential

Activities and Societies: Working towards attaining CA Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential

High School

Activities and Societies:4.45 weighted/3.98 unweighted Honors: Graduated with Departmental Distinction in Mathematics, Science.

Advanced Spanish, Translation, Psychology, And Spanish/Basque Cinema

Activities and Societies: Published 12 children's books as a translator, member of yearbook staff, surf team