Education
California State University Long Beach Masters in Educational Technology Media and Leadership, May 2015, GPA: 3.6
California State University Long Beach SB 2042 Multiple Subject Credential, May 2012 Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, May 2012, GPA: 3.4
Teacher Librarian September 2014 - Present
Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California
· Processing and circulation for two elementary school libraries
· Plan with classroom teachers to identify and implement information literacy skills both in the classroom and the library.
· Support classroom teachers by pulling existing resources, ordering those needed, preparing bibliographies, etc.
· Participate in meetings: departmental, school faculty, district library staff, book review, etc.
Interventionist/GATE Technology Instructor September 2012 – June 2014
Little Lake City School District, Norwalk, California
· Demonstrate test taking strategies for all learning levels for word analysis or reading comprehension
· Develop learning centers for intensive groups to do independent work while others work on guided reading
· Assisted in running a school wide fundraiser for people with cancer called Relay Recess and with California Distinguished Schools preparation
· Designed and ran a six week GATE course on web design and basic computer skills
Substitute/Summer School Teacher September 2012 – June 2014
Little Lake City School District, Norwalk, California
· Sub in both general education classes as well as an array of special education classes including a deaf and hard of hearing class.
Math Engineering Science Achievement Tutor September 2007 – June 2012
MESA Schools Program, CSULB
· Tutor at neighboring school districts in math, science, and engineering as well as assist students with their projects relating to those subjects.
· Teach lessons on MESA competitive such as the physics behind a trebuchet, and use of the scientific process to develop an ideal prosthetic arm.
· Present children’s projects to the parents of teachers of Lynwood Unified School District
Summer Camp Counselor May 2012 - Present
Club Sports and Recreation, CSULB
· Instruct students on proper form of athletic activities including Archery, Basketball, Gymnastics, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance, Physical Fitness, Track & Field, and daily swim lessons ages 4-14.
· Conference with parents on camper progress as well as keep progress reports to review with parents
Student Teacher Kindergarten Fall 2012
Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California
Taught all areas of the curriculum and developed a system of classroom management
· Developed and taught a unit called Be a Friend to Trees where all students demonstrated at least a 40% growth in
knowledge of trees after the post test.
· Collaborated with grade level teachers using assessment scores
· Incorporated music and sign language into the classroom such as instrument lessons and special signals to get student attention.
Student Teacher Grade 4 Spring 2011
Little Lake City School District, Norwalk, California
· Skilled use of integration to create lessons combining art with math
· Volunteered at Studebaker’s moderate/severe SDC room and worked on hand-over-hand writing instruction
· Planned and implemented new standardized test taking strategy model
· Assisted with Studebaker Elementary School’s Meet the Masters presentation to LLCSD district office
· Supervised students on their final field trip to Angeles National Forest
Special Skills Honors & Activities
Speak, read and write Spanish fluently 2010 CSULB MESA Tutor of the Year
Planning and organizing skills 2008-2010 President’s List
Excellent worker in a collaborative environment 2006 CIF Tennis Champion