Skills
& Expertise
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Curriculum Design/Mapping
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Instructional Strategy/Design
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Training Program Development
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Training Facilitation
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Adult Learning Theory
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Learning Management Systems
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Educational Technology Integration
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eLearning Development
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Storyboarding & Scripting
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Project/Task Management
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Organization Skills
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ADDIE
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Google Suite
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Microsoft Word
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Articulate 360
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Vyond
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Canva
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PearDeck
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TechSmith Camtasia.
Work
Experience
2018 - 2023
Educator
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences - Seattle, WA
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Crafted, constructed, and executed 350+ hours of targeted curriculum, including learner and educator guides, slideshows, and video demonstrations, serving as exemplars adopted as standard for fellow educators.
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Established a year-long scope and sequence for 6-8th grade science, ensuring uniform pedagogical approaches across grade levels, benefitting 8 instructors, and impacting learning journey of over 400 students.
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Developed and delivered captivating eLearning and instructor-led courseware within Learning Management System (LMS) for both virtual and in-person learning across multiple courses and for a diverse group of learners.
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Designed a pilot Articulate 360 eLearning staff training module that was adopted and used across the organization.
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Spearheaded student leadership program, yielding remarkable 93% surge in involvement through improved program design and implementation, including the creation of a secondary leadership program.
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Initiated, designed, and facilitated ongoing cross-departmental Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainings and adult learning programs.
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Provided direct mentorship to 5 teachers, both supporting the onboarding of new hires and providing direct support to staff in entry-level positions.
2015 - 2018
DEIJ Training Facilitator
SF-CESS - San Francisco, CA
• Facilitated 160+ hours of comprehensive in-person professional training sessions alongside national experts in the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ).
• Contributed to ongoing collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) in strategic planning sessions designed to boost overall effectiveness and execution of training program.
2014 - 2018
Lead Educator
Garfield Community School - Redwood City, CA
• Collaborated as a lead facilitator to develop and deliver monthly 2-hour staff training sessions aimed at driving awareness and practice of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice principles (DEIJ).
• Served as an integral member of the school leadership team for 2 years, playing pivotal role in guiding school toward achievement of objectives.
• Developed and implemented 300+ hours of targeted curriculum aligned with national standards of excellence with integrated assessments to measure mastery of learning objectives.
• Designed and presented staff development sessions focused on best practices and new national standards, elevating the quality of science education district-wide.
2012 - 2014
Americorp Volunteer
Garfield Community School - Redwood City, CA
• Oversaw conception, construction, and execution of small-group instruction informed by recurring assessments and data analysis, resulting in significant improvements in literacy skills.
• Managed concurrent projects and creation of promotional and marketing materials, including the execution of public and organizational events.
• Forged partnerships with local community organizations to originate and execute diverse community programs and fundraising initiatives.
2012 - 2013
Team Leader
Quantum Learning Network - Berkeley & Stanford, CA
• Facilitated curriculum and engaged learners in activities focused on social-emotional learning, leadership, and learning strategies
2010 - 2011
TEFL Teacher
Caledonian School - Prague, Czech Republic
• Designed and implemented interactive, engaging lessons for a variety of learner needs and levels
2007 - 2010
Educator
El Crystal Elementary - San Bruno, CA
• Developed and implemented over 1000+ hours of educational curriculum across a variety of subject matters for a diverse population of learners
• Increased learner engagement through integrating multimedia strategies and educational technology use
• Collaborated to develop and implement a supplemental technology-based literacy program for disengaged learners
• Presented educational technology program at an educational conference for SMEs
• Collected & analyzed ongoing assessment data to refine instructional design
• Served on the organizational leadership team and technology committee to guide organizational practices
Education
& Certifications
Issued 2018
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
Subject Matter: Science
Credential ID 180173178
Issued 2010
TEFL Certification
Caledonian School, Prague, Czech Republic
International Certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Issued 2007
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
Grades: K-8
Credential ID 190075407
2002 - 2006
Bachelor's Degree
University of California, Santa Cruz
Psychology, with honors
Minor: Education