Support children in various classrooms as needed, provide breaks and substitute throughout the school on a regular basis.

Teach novice beginner to novice mid-level Spanish in lower elementary and upper elementary classrooms, exploring language and introducing comprehensible input practices.

Front office support position using my skills in Nonprofit Organizations, Microsoft office products as well as Google, systems creation and implementation.

Technical assistance (TA) specialist provides training, technical assistance and support to early childhood programs as part of Early Achievers and works in collaboration with licensing consultants and other community agency staff to support child care centers and family childcare homes to improve the quality and availability of local childcare. Infant Toddler coaching provides training and consultation through research based practices specifically aimed at increasing positive serve and return interactions between children and caregivers, reducing caregiver stress and supporting healthy brain development.

Providing administrative support to the Quality Child Care division, with a focus on Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington program, which serves Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan, Island and Whatcom counties. Most of my role involves collaborating and communicating efficiently as I work with child care providers, our multiple offices and agency partners. I also fine tune processes and develop systems to collect, enter, and track quality data utilizing multiple databases for a variety of audiences. Provide direct services for emergency child care voucher program and toddler CLASS observations as needed.

Primarily responsible for payroll and accounts payable, maintaining transactions in Quickbooks: -Post accounts payable invoices and credit card purchases-Enter time sheets, generate and distribute payroll checks, certified payroll reports, submit apprenticeship records-A/P aging report, pay invoices -Deposit funds, post payments, reconcile banking and credit card statementsSecondary responsibilities include as needed clerical assistance: creating invoices and purchase orders, requests for quotes, website updates, various communications, and mail distribution.

Part-time receptionist position, usually covering lunches once a week and break times for main receptionist as needed. Also worked an occasional Saturday or other time as needed. Responsible for answering phones, greeting everyone who comes through main lobby, sorting mail or package deliveries.

As a Logos Customer Service Representative I was responsible for providing exceptional customer service over phone and e-mail to our customers. Assisted customers by providing accurate product information, and addressing questions or concerns in a helpful and professional manner. This position deals front line with customers and must always represent the company and our customer service philosophy with the utmost integrity.Also part of a team to provide special support to Academic Sales, I also processed bulk orders, assisted with individual school orders and processed applications for Academic Discount Program.

Newly created position at the Lynden Academy parent partnership program worked closely with principal and parents. Responsible for coordinating student learning plan consultants, developing the school website, general communication with parents through newsletters, weekly bulletins, and other publications. Equally important was to develop opportunities for parent involvement, collaboration and training, private consulting regarding learning plans and curriculum, assisting parents in identifying and developing goals and strategies. As a mentor, I taught Spanish, Leadership, and elective classes.

Working with Japanese students with this three week program to study English and learn American culture, I was responsible for carrying out the primary teacher’s lessons, working with conversation pals to develop their skills and participating in a variety of activities designed to bridge communication.

Responsible for research, developing curriculum, coordinating materials, implementing lesson plans, teaching three children infant through teen. Focused on a classical education rich in literature, other languages (Latin, French and Spanish), and history. High expectations but with plenty of room to explore areas of special interests, such as horses, Colonial America, art, and sewing.

Contracted employee for Lynden Learning Lifestyles, a parent partnership program bridging the school district and home school families. Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum, partnering with parents in meeting their children‘s specific academic needs. Taught class with about 8-10 children of various abilities, 2 days a week, September through the end of May.

Responsible for coordinating curriculum within the center, working with director to plan and record regular staff meetings, organize and coordinate themes, books and materials. As Lead Teacher, I implemented my own creative art projects and activities while meeting specific academic goals, to balance the types of learning taking place each day in fresh new ways.

“Evenstars” (2-5 year old class) teacher for NV Center for Children and Families, a grant funded partnership of programs dedicated to increasing literacy and strengthening family resources. Unpredictable environment sharpened my flexibility and spontaneity.

Taught Spanish for first year through third year students, awkwardly coming in the middle of the year. Enjoyed transitioning it to an environment that kept students actively learning, balancing fun and challenge.