Resume

Professional Preparation

San Diego State University, 2014 Administrative Credential – Educational Leadership San Diego State University, 2009 Master of Arts Educational Technology/Instructional Design National University, 2001 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential CLAD (Cross-cultural, Academic, and Language Development) Certificate Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science

San Diego State University, 1997 Bachelor of Arts Classics and Humanities University of Bristol, England, 1995-96 JYA (junior year abroad) Classics/Ancient History Undergraduate Topics of Research: Key Design Factors for Professional Development, Instructional Design, Battle of Yarmuk c. 632, Greek Mythology/Literature in translation, Ancient Mediterranean Seafaring, Alexander the Great, T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, the ancient Olympics

Technical Skills

Intel™ Certified Master Digital Teacher leader, SDUSD i21 classroom, Web 2.0 tools, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasting, iMovie and iMovie HD, fluent in PC and Macs, Power Point, Moodle/e-Learning, Web quest design, One Note, Active Inspire/Engage, My Big Campus, Promethean Board

Leadership Experience and Workshops Developed

• Administrative credential in progress for a December 2014 completion
• Teacher leader for UC Irvine History Project: Sites of Encounter that included piloting the unit, developing digital tools for students and teachers in My Big Campus, implementing, and leading county-wide workshops (in the past and future)
• Designed the Pacific Beach Middle School “Reads Closely” chart and conducted staff development for it’s school wide implementation
•  Led an interdisciplinary PLC for a targeted group of students including the design, development, and implementation of a school-wide plan for listening, speaking, reading, and writing by combining the CCSS and International Baccalaureate criteria with the ALD curriculum
• Supervised volunteer teachers using the Clinical Supervision Multi-Step Model
•  Serve on ILT for 2012-2014, attended meetings for building the bell and master schedules
•  Intel certified Digital Lead Teacher 2011-2013
•  Conducted staff development for SchoolMesseger, Safari Montage, Moodle, e-Learning, My Big Campus, One Note
•  Conducted staff development for iMovie HD after implementing Project Live student-made video
•  Led a project to improve PBMS History-Social Science CST scores including staff development for History-Social Science teachers that resulted in a 17% increase in HSS scores in 2008
•  Served on SDUSD textbook adoption committee for history-social science
•  History-Social Science Department head 2006-present
•  Ran ASB as an after school club hosting multiple events throughout the school year
•  Sponsored student activities: Coordinated two East Coast trips for 8thgraders, four Catalina Island Marine Institute trips for 7th graders, two San Diego Opera trips, a day at the bay, the San Diego Zoo for the whole 7th grade class, and a trip to the Renaissance Fair in Irwindale

Curricula Vitae

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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