CV - Resume Information
This page has a listing of my educational background, skills, trainings, and more
Education
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
Master of Information Science
University of Redlands - Redlands, CA
Teaching Credential - Single Subject English
Emphasis on Social Justice in Education
Union College - Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Arts degrees in:
Communications - Journalism
Literature
Writing and Speaking
*Minor in Religion
CTE Preliminary Credential
Cornell University Online - Ithaca, NY
Plant-based Nutrition Certification
Skills
Microsoft Programs
Google Programs (including Google Classroom)
Technology in the Classroom
Digital Media Tools
Communication and Collaboration
Trainings & Certifications
Google Certified Educator
Mote Ambassador
Screencastify, Nearpod, and Kami Certified
Common Core Courses
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Training
Thinking Maps and Graphic Organizer Training
Sheltered Instruction
Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model Certified
Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) Certified
AVID Institute Trainings
AP Workshops
Educational-LARP Trainings
Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit workshops
Computer & Technology Skills
Proficient with PC and Mac operating systems, web and Internet browsers, and experienced with several major software programs including Google services. Can integrate these into lesson plans and use with students (and staff). Frequently called upon to help others utilize technology and web tools in their classroom and lessons.
Utilizes new technology, including social media tools, to keep students updated and informed.
Highly experienced integrating web and technology into lesson plans, such as cell phone responsive questions, online webquests and assignments, Google Classroom, Zoom for classes, assignment and progress texting to parents/guardians, and assessments on mobile devices.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, KeyNote, Adobe Photoshop, and Google versions of those programs.
Knowledgeable with Android and Apple systems, tablets, and applications.
Knowledgeable with district grading and testing services, such as Aeries and OARs.
Proficiency with the use of scanners, copiers and other printing and publication equipment.
Teaching & Educational Skills
Outgoing, dependable, honest, dedicated, and passionate, as well as a creative individual and team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills. Have worked in numerous collaboration teams at different levels including department-wide, course-specific, AVID team, and special education teams.
Common Core highly experienced.
Technology in the classroom highly qualified.
Creates and shares lesson plans in Google Drive.
Experienced with differentiated instruction, UDL, and SEL models.
Background in educational justice.
Wrote three grant proposals, each resulting in a funded proposal in the 2017-2018 school year. Two were national grants.
Wrote a grant proposal that was funded for the 2018-2019 school year.
Wrote a grant proposal that was funded for the 2019-2020 school year.
Also had a DonorsChoose project successfully funded.
Had a DonorsChoose project successfully funded in the 2020-2021 school year.
Wrote two grant proposals that were both funded for the 2021-2022 school year. One grant was for $10,000.