About Me & Why I Teach

Educational Background

• University of Redlands - B.A. English Literature (2014)

• University of Redlands - M.A. Learning & Teaching (2020)

Credentials & Certifications

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: Single Subject (Cleared 2023)

  • ELAS Authorization included

• Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) (2023)

Professional Experience

• Options For Youth - San Bernardino City Unified School District (2023 - Present)

  • Independent Studies Teacher

  • Student Council Lead Teacer

• Hemet Adult School - Hemet Unified School District (2023 - 2024)

  • ESL Teacher (Beginner/Intermediate Level)

• Central City Value High School - Los Angeles Unified School District (2020 - 2023)

  • 9th & 10th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

• Riverside Unified School District (2019 - 2020)

  • Substitute Teacher

• Immigration Law, Hadley Bajramovic (2014 - 2019)

  • Academic Department Manager

• Anjali House, Cambodia (2013)

  • ESL Teacher (Kindergarten Level)

• University of Redlands (2011 - 2014)

  • Writing Tutor

Professional Development & Trainings

• California Association of Teachers of English - Member (2023)

• 11th Grade Practice SBAC Essay Grader (2023)

• Club Advisor: Knitting & Crochet Club (2022 - 2023)

• Alternate Dispute Resolution Training - LAUSD (2022)

• PIQ & Personal Statement Tutor (2020 - 2023)

• NWEA Map Test Proctor (2020 - 2023)

• Supporting Unhoused Neighbors Committee Member (2020 - 2021)

• WASC - Report Drafting & Editing (2020)