Resume

Education

San Diego State University, 2009 Master of Arts Educational Technology National University, 2001 Teaching Credential, Single Subject in Social Science Multiple Subject CLAD (Cross-cultural, Academic, and Language Development) Certificate San Diego State University, 1997 Bachelor of Arts Classics and Humanities University of Bristol, England, 1995-96 JYA (junior year abroad) Classics/Ancient History Professional Development/Achievements

Technical Skills: Intel Certified Master Digital Teacher leader, Web 2.0 tools, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasting, Dreamweaver, iMovie and iMovie HD, fluent in PC and Macs, Power Point, Moodle, Webquest design, some Final Cut Pro Graduate Topics of Research: Battle of Yarmuk c. 632, Pacing for History-Social Science middle school teachers in California, Key Design Factors for Professional Development, Instructional Design Undergraduate Topics of Research: Greek Mythology/ Literature in Translation, Ancient Mediterranean Seafaring, Alexander the Great, T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, the ancient Olympics

Work History

San Diego Unified School District
February 2000 – present

August 2003 – Present:  Pacific Beach Middle School (7th and 8th grade teacher)

• Teach 4-5 class periods of social science and art to pupils in grade 7
• Certified as a Master Instructor (MI) in the Intel® Teach PL Essentials Course
• Assist in additional school programs as part of a middle school teaching assignment
• Develop and implement curriculum according to California State Standards (See 7th grade curriculum here)
• Receive training and implement International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) Areas of Interaction for Social Studies and Art
• Provide individualized and small group instruction through planned learning activities that adapt to the needs of the social science curriculum and student individual needs
• Utilized shared and guided reading practices to acclimate students to grade level text and enhance critical thinking abilities
• Outline units of study and develop learning plans as requested
• Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior to obtain a safe learning environment
• Evaluate student academic and social growth
• Keep appropriate records in areas of scholarship, citizenship, and attendance
• Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing students and solving pupil health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintain a functional and creative learning environment using technological equipment
• Actively participates in in-service activities or external professional development (click here for PD list)
• Sponsor student activities:  coordinated 8th grade East Coast Trip and annual 7th grade opera, Renaissance Fair, and Catalina field trips, ASB, after school tutoring, community and service
• Differentiate instruction for GATE Cluster/Seminar, AVID, special education, 504s, and ELD students
• Distribute/collect district forms, questionnaires, and bulletins regarding enrolled students
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Participate in faculty committees:  AVID site coordinator team, student uniforms, technology, master schedule, CSR
• Additional assignment, Extended Day Reading (after school Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to enhance the skills of struggling readers

June  2001 – August 2003:  Gompers Secondary (7th and 8th grade English teacher)

• Develop and implement curriculum for a 4×4 Block Schedule according to California State Standards as well as the Reader’s / Writer’s Workshop Model
• Utilized shared and guided reading practices to acclimate students to grade level text and enhance critical thinking abilities
• Assigned to participate in the “Literacy Institute” with consultant Janet Allen
• Focused on monitoring comprehension using various strategies to meet the needs of ELD students
• In addition, 6th and 7th grade Summer Intensive Literacy teacher

February 2001 – June 2001:  Visiting (substitute) teacher

• Substitute teacher for San Diego City Schools usually 5 days / week
• Guest teacher in all grades and disciplines

Sept. 2000 – Jan. 2001:  Bayview Terrace Elementary (Student teacher for 1st and 4th grades)

• Planned and implemented lessons in 1st and 4th grade classrooms
• Observed and assisted with master teacher daily routines

February 2000 – June 2000:  Standley Middle School [CSW (College Student Worker) in a 6th, 7th, & 8th SED class]

• Offered one on one tutoring in all content areas
• Assisted with classroom management and rewards

Harbor House

April 1999 – Sept. 2000

• Food server in a fine dining establishment

Driver, Colorado Mountain Express

Winter:  1998 and 1999

• Safely and smoothly driving 15 passenger vans an average of 560 mountain miles/day between Vail and Denver
• Basic maintenance of vans and keeping a daily log of driving hours and miles as required by the DMV
• Mapping out routes to guests’ homes and resorts as well as providing good customer service while handling heavy luggage and ski equipment

Tour Manager/Driver and Sales Rep., AmeriCan Adventures

Summer:  1997 and 1998

• Safe driving including the same responsibilities as Colorado Mountain Express
• Teaching campground etiquette and delegating camp chores
• Provide daily briefings and commentary on North American History, Geography, Geology, and culture
• Organizing each day of the tour including stops en route, meals, and activities
• Dealing with clients and suppliers in a professional manner
• Keeping organized and accurate account of significant trip funds while staying within budget
  

  

International Travel Experience

• Austria
• Canada
• England
• Greece
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Korea
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Spain
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Conducted tours around the United States and Canada

Professional Development and Achievements

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