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Rosemead, California, United States

San Marino, California

Flagship comprehensive high school for the top performing unified school district in the state (CAASPP Scores). Ranked in the top 5% of public high schools in California (Niche, 2000). Collaborated with teachers and industry partners to roll out the district’s first two fully articulated CTE pathways with capstone courses (Fall 2019)-Partnered with Pasadena City College for articulation, dual enrollment, and concurrent enrollment opportunities that will raise UC/CSU admission rates for San Marino students, beginning with the Class of 2021-Created Titan Wellness Center programs with community partnerships (San Marino City, PTSA, PFA, and Rotary Club (Golden Bell Award submission, Spring 2020)Facilitated a collaborative partnership with a neighboring research university (Caltech) for an Honors STEM Research course opportunity for San Marino students, (Golden Bell Award submission, Spring 2020)-California Distinguished School Award recipient: Model Program for Multi-Tiered Student Supports (MTSS) and Wellness (Spring 2019)-Created college and career instructional opportunities that led to an increase from 48th (in 2019) to 39th (in 2020) Best High School in the state (US News Report)-Worked with WASC chairs to plan and facilitate focus groups, WASC Self Study Report, and full accreditation visit (2018-2020)

Sacramento, California

The main advisory body to the state board and the California Department of Education, consisting of 13 instructional practitioners across the state . -Over a four year tenure, served as the chair, vice chair, computer science liaison, Science Subject Matter co-chair, and Educational Technology Committee vice chair-Facilitated discussions around various framework revisions (Science, History Social Science, Arts, World Language, Health, English, etc.)-Contributed to the creation of the state’s first Computer Science Standards (2017)-Served as facilitator of the state’s History Social Science Instructional Materials Adoption (2017)-With CDE, oversaw the state’s Science Instructional Materials Adoption (2018)

Unified school district in the San Gabriel Valley composed of one high school, one continuation/adult education school, one middle school, and four elementary schools.Oversaw district adoption processes of K-12 instructional materials (K-6 Math, K-6 ELA/ELD, and K-12 ELD Support)-Oversaw district-wide transition to the Google Platform-Delivered staff professional development and trainings on content standard shifts, curriculum frameworks, and educational technology, and CELDT/ELPAC testing-Oversaw district administration of the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS)-Assumed role of Interim Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services - Coordinated and presented District LCAP and Consolidated Application (Spring 2018)

South Pasadena, California

-Orchestrated and implemented site-based teacher training seminars on educational technology, student motivation, and California Common Core State Standards-Implemented cross-curricular writing projects using Google platform-Differentiated instruction for a class of GATE and English Language Learners-Piloted Morning Meetings and Dialogue Circles in classroom setting to build a class culture of collaboration, respect, and positive student behavior

Sacramento, Ca

-Work with Instructional Material Reviewers in panels to determine alignment of kindergarten through grade eight (K-8) instructional materials-Evaluate proposed curriculum along the evaluation criteria adopted by the State Board of Education, content standards, and the 2014 ELA/ELD framework-Produce a Report of Findings on each submitted program, which will then be forwarded to the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) for further review and final approval by the State Board of Education

South Pasadena, Ca

-Assisted site coordinator with preparation and implementation of California State Testing-Orchestrated and implemented site-based teacher training seminars on close reading strategies, ELA/ELD, educational technology, student motivation, and California Common Core State Standards-Facilitated various staff, grade level, and department professional development-Facilitated grade level and department meetings-Worked with district testing coordinator to facilitate and administer writing, English Language Arts, and math benchmarks-Demo-taught and co-taught content-based lessons that incorporate instructional technology-Worked with administrators, counselors, specialists, and teachers to create a student-centered system incorporating Tier I & Tier II strategies for intervention programs

South Pasadena, Ca

-Orchestrated and implemented site-based teacher training seminars on educational technology and student motivation-Created, developed, and implemented an online writing development program that was utilized across an entire grade level (2006-2007) and across the English department (2007-2008)-Created, developed, and implemented a cross-curricular research project for students that utilized WIKI and Moodle instructional technology. (2009)-Organized and presented technology training seminars for the English department-Applied for and received a grant from Foothill Credit Union for a lesson on drafting, revising and publishing hardback short stories (allegorical tales).-Co-coordinated the Inaugural District-wide Spelling Bee (drafting letters, follow-up with teachers, communicating with sponsors, coordinating/collaborating with district personnel)-Advised a student-lead organization

Los Angeles, Ca

-Created a series of Excel grade sheets for student and staff use -Assisted fellow Teaching Assistants in navigating the various grading functions in BlackBoard-Attended Weekly lectures-Conducted weekly lab sections -Attended weekly staff meetings-Held office hours for students

-Facilitated a merit-based scholarship program aimed at benefiting three high school students-Designed informational brochure and other appropriate media

-Provided Korean and English language instruction in a dual immersion setting, implementing Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)-Planned a science unit on force and sound that incorporated a music component adhering to the national music standards.-Differentiate instruction for a class of GATE and English Language Learners

-Implemented a math unit on graphing in a cross-curricular manner that touched on the pertinence of graphing in social science, earth science, and computer science-Collaborate with fellow student teacher and master teacher to create and facilitate a multimedia oriented science learning center about the rock cycle-Implemented cross curricular utilization of language arts skills in addressing social science standards-Created total physical response or other context imbedded cues to introduce new concepts in math and language arts.-Differentiate instruction for a class of GATE and English Language Learners-Conducted a neighborhood study of the school's surrounding community

School Business Management Program

Doctor Of Education, Educational Psychology

Master Of Arts, Teaching

CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATES California Clear Administrative Credential - Renewable 2023 California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching.

Bachelor Of Arts, English