Teaching Highlights
Manhattan Beach Unified School District (Dec 2006 to June 2007)
Assistant Principal / ESS
• Teach 4th and 5th graders Math Olympiads, an academic enrichment program
• Cover classes for teachers
• Develop school plans and organizational procedures for the Emergency Preparedness Program, health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students
• Assist in administering IEP meetings and coordinating the Stanford 9 testing
• Write and edit professional documents including the District Accountability Report, school newsletters, student evaluations and quarterly report cards
• Volunteer for school fundraising activities – the 5K Run and the Parents Basketball Classic
• Manage the principal's role and responsibilities when needed Wilderness Ventures – Jackson, WY (June 2006 to Aug 2006 )
Summer Camp Director
• Managed logistical plans to pioneer an outdoor adventure program for young adults camping and traveling throughout Hawaii
• Guided teenagers to become valuable participants of a small community, while instilling self-confidence, self-reliance and leadership skills
Los Angeles Unified School District / District 3 (Sept 2000 to June 2006)
Elementary & Middle School Teacher, Math / Science and other electives
• Supported a standards-based learning environment incorporating inquiry-based investigations, problem solving,
cooperative learning and computer technology
• Facilitated extracurricular programs including the Book Club, Environmental Express Club, Morale Committee, PTA events, after-school tutoring and athletic programs
• Designed and launched a three-unit, Aerospace, Science-elective course
LAUSD Summer Math Academy –
Marina del Rey, CA (July and Aug 2001)
Facilitator for District Administrators and K-12 Teachers
• Coordinated instructional workshops integrating California standards and international pedagogies to model effective classroom lessons involving innovative, tactile resources |
Honors and Awards
• Awarded the Teacher Mini-Grant by the Rotary Club of Westchester (2002 and 2003)
• Nominated “Best Prize” in teacher auction at school’s annual Mega-Fundraiser (2002)
• Completed CSUDH’s Teacher Credentialing Program with 4.0 GPA (1998)
• Achieved state and district recognition for teaching Open Court reading program (1997) |
Specialized Knowledge
• Bilingual in Spanish (1995 LAUSD Fluency Exam, Level C)
• Research / Proposal Writing experience for scholastic grants and strategic business plans
• CPR Certification and practical knowledge of general health and physical education • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Mac and PC) •
Extensive travel throughout United States and South America |
Leadership and Community Service
• Coordinator of inner-city youth programs for Makai Events, Manhattan Beach, CA (2000-06)
• Coach: girls soccer (2002, 2003 Champs), and boys football (2003 champs) and basketball
• Faculty Representative to LAUSD School Improvement Council (elected 2002)
• Executive Officer and Team Captain, Los Angeles Rugby Club (L.A.R.C.) (since 1992)
• CPR Certification and practical knowledge of general health and physical education |
