ESL INSTRUCTOR

Award-Winning STEAM Educator – *xTime “Teacher of the Year”

Governor’s Standout API Educator – Literacy Expert & ESL Master Teacher – Inclusive Educator

Awards/Notable Accomplishments:

Received State of California Governor’s API Award, *Brought Compton Unified School out of Receivership to become a Top Performing Academic School. Key Lead Teacher and Contributor to this achievement.

Teacher of the Year – New Designs Charter School

President’s Award – Community Harvest Charter School

Principal’s Award, Community Harvest Charter School

EDUCATION:

B.A. Psychology, University of San Diego

M.A. Applied Linguistics, San Diego State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Education & Literacy ESL (English as A Second Language) Manager - Omnific Global Marketing 08/2018-Current

●Developed environment to create an effective adult learning community for diverse non native English speakers.

●Provided leadership in curriculum development, instruction, assessment and professional teacher development.

●Developed supportive learning community for students to reach their goals through educational activities.

●Coordinated all program components related to English Language development.

●Managed ELL/ESL program protocols and procedures.

●Supervised a team of culturally diverse program teachers who collaborate with staff to co-plan and deliver individualized lessons for all types of ability students.

●Maintained effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.

●Effectively worked with administration to identify staff needs and best practices.

●Planned and delivered educational workshops.

Lead ESL Instructor – Learnet Academy 03/2016-03/17

●Instructed English Grammar, Writing, and Reading to International Adult Learner ESL Students.

●Created presentations for continued education and training for teachers.

●Participated in WASC accreditation.

●Developed additional class content and extracurricular activities.

●Assisted in upholding school rules, administrative regulations and State-wide educational policies.

●Developed, promoted, and maintained a wide range of volunteer opportunities for International student activities and cross cultural experiences.

Private Health Care Educator & Advocate 06/2012-04/2015

●Educated patients and their families about their diagnosis and treatment plan.

●Coordinated rehabilitation activities and medical visits.

●Served as a patient advocate with doctors, nurses, and administrators on the patient’s behalf.

●Investigated patient concerns and developed communications and resolution plans.

●Supported patients in reaching their goals and improving quality of life through therapeutic activities.

Science Department Chair & Lead Educator - New Designs School 2008-2012

***Received the Teacher of the Year Award, 2008-2009, 2009-2010.

●Received multiple awards as the Educator of the Year and received Back to Back annual recognitions.

●Instructed students in STEAM related curriculum.

●Led student academic bowl decathlon.

●Created curriculum and programs for student achievement.

●Coached students in study skills, test prep and other teachers in similar educational best practices.

●Planned field trips to enhance hands on experiential learning in STEAM related subjects.

High School Science STEM Teacher - Community Harvest School 2003-2008

●Served as Science Dept. Chair from 2004 -2008.

●President’s Award Recipient.

●Instructed grades 9-12 in: Biology, Marine Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Earth Science and Environmental Science.

●Developed California Standards Test preparation program for student achievement.

●Successfully wrote and submitted proposals and grants to secure funding for student activity programs.

●Secured impactful funds that provided educational and extracurricular/enrichment programs.

Middle School STEAM Teacher - Compton Unified School District 1999-2003

●Received Governor’s API (Academic Performance Index) award (2001).

●Instructed Science and English, grades 7-8.

●Created test preparation curriculum for CST Higher academic achievement.

●Coached Math, Engineering, Science and Achievement for “MESA” programs, 2000-2003.

●Planned student field trips and various educational enrichments activities.

Adjunct Professor, ESL- UCLA University Extension Program 1994-1999

●Instructed and successfully prepared international students in grammar, writing, TOEFL test preparation.

●Developed materials for ESL Second Language Acquisition skills.

●Planned enrichment excursions and cultural exchange events.

●Helped lead weekly professional development & training.

●Student mentoring and coaching of international students.

Adjunct Professor, ESL- San Diego State University, American Language Institute (ALI) 1988-1990

●Participated in weekly professional Development and training.

●Developed curriculum materials for Second Language Acquisition skills.

●Instructed and coached international students in English grammar, Reading, Writing Composition, Conversation and TOEFL test preparation.

Professional Organizations:

California Teachers Association

California Science Teachers Association

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