Teaching Experience

August 2025 to Present

• English Language Arts Teacher - Natomas Unified School District - Virtual Instruction Program - Sacramento, CA

August 2024 to July 2024

• English Language Arts Teacher - Natomas Unified School District - Natomas Middle School - Sacramento, CA

January 2024 to July 2024

• English Language Arts Teacher - Natomas Unified School District - Inderkum High School - Sacramento, CA

August 2006 to December 2023

• • • English Language Arts Teacher - Natomas Unified School District - Natomas High School - Sacramento, CA

April 2006 to June 2006

• • • Adult School Teacher - Natomas Unified School District - Discovery High School - Sacramento, CA

August 2004 to June 2006

• • • Daily and Long Term Substitute - Elk Grove Unified School District - Florin High School - Florin, CA

June 2002 to 2005

• • • SAT Instructor and Master Tutor - The Princeton Review - Davis, CA

February 2002 to December 2002

• • • Mentor, Group Leader, and Tutor - CSUS Outreach - Saturday Scholars Academy - Sacramento, CA

February 2002 to August 2002

• • • Tutor and Teaching Assistant - CSUS Outreach - Precollegiate Academic Development (PAD) - Sacramento, CA

Coaching Experience

August 2014 to October 2018

• • • Head Coach - Girls Volleyball - Natomas High School - Sacramento, CA

August 2013 to November 2013

• • • Freshman Coach - Girls Volleyball - Natomas High School - Sacramento, CA

August 2012 to November 2013

• • • Varsity Assistant Coach - Girls Volleyball - Natomas High School - Sacramento, CA

February 2002 to June 2002

• • • Junior Varsity Coach - Boys Volleyball - Placer High School - Auburn, CA

Education

• • • 2018 NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate

    • 2016 Dropout Prevention Specialist Certificate - CSU Sacramento CCE - Sacramento, CA

    • 2013 AP Summer Institute - Pre-AP English

    • 2007 AP Summer Institute - English Language and Composition

    • 2005 Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential - English - State of California

    • 2005 Master's Degree in Education with a Focus in Cross-Cultural Teaching - National Unversity - Sacramento, CA

    • 2002 Bachelor's Degree in English Literature - CSU Sacramento - Sacramento, CA

    • 1996 High School Diploma - Placer High School - Auburn, CA

The Other Job Worth Mentioning

June 1996  to December 2001

• • • Webpage Designer and Internet Consultant - Hewlett-Packard Company - Roseville, CA

The Other Jobs Not Worth Mentioning But Now In Hindsight Paid for University and Taught Me Immensely

• • • Packing Grocery Carts, Restocking Freezers, Selling Executive Memberships - Costco - Sacramento, CA

    • Waitstaff - Eppie's - Sacramento, CA

    • Busser and Waitstaff - Sudwerk - Sacramento, CA

    • High School Volleyball Referee - NCOA - Northern California

    • Commercial Construction Laborer - SD Deacon - Pinole, CA

Valued Life Experiences

• • • 2021-2023 Department Chair

    • 2017 AP Literature Canon Project Gets Kudos From AP Guru Sandra Effinger

    • 2013-2015 Natomas High School Reading Levels - Self Study

    • 2010 Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Visiting Committee Member

    • 2009-Present Fatherhood

    • 2008-Present Matrimony

    • 2006-2014 Natomas High School Diplomacy Club Advisor

    • 2002 CSUS College Bowl Local Tournament Winner

    • 2001 CSUS College Bowl Representative

    • 2000 CSUS Men's Volleyball Club - Second Team (D3 Equivalent)

    • 1994-1996 Placer High School Volleyball Team

    • 1992 Placer County Spelling Bee Champion (29th in State)

You've Been Recognized! Awards Given To Me By Student Leadership and Clubs

• • • Grammar King - 2013/2014

    • The Teacher Most Likely To Have Been Valedictorian Of His Graduating Class - March 6, 2013

    • Most Lovable - December 2011

    • Gracias On Behalf Of Latinos Unidos - 2009/2010

    • The Most Unique Teacher - April 7, 2008

    • Teacher With The Best Teaching Techniques - September 3, 2008