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CAREER SUMMARY

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LESSON PLANNING

  • Developing engaging lesson plans across mathematics, social studies, science, English language arts, physical education, and visual & performing arts

  • Utilizing principles of Universal Design for Learning to engage all students in meeting lesson objectives

  • Differentiating activities and assessments to support students with IEPs, emergent bilingual  students, and GATE students

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

  • Building relationships and rapport with all students

  • Instilling and teaching the acceptance of others

  • Respecting all students’ right to a safe learning environment

  • Creating relevant learning experiences 

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

  • Orchestrated all facets of in-store operations and customer service objectives at 4 store locations for an iconic grocery store chain ($30M+ annual sales per store)

  • Co-managed highly diverse teams of up to 90+ store employees.  Duties included hiring, on-boarding, continuous education, performance reviews, corrective action, and in-store human resourcing.

VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

  • Legal advocate for folx in CA women's prisons (Justice Now!)​

  • Administrative support for youth workshops and after school programs infused with Afro-Latino cultural themes (Loco Bloco)

  • Conducting Financial Literacy Tutorials to educate friends & colleagues about the fundamentals of expense budgeting and savings (self effort)

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EXPERTISE

And Influential Philoshophies

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TEACHING

  • Systematic Phonics Instruction

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • Cultural Responsiveness

  • Visual Thinking Strategies

  • Manipulative Mathematics

  • Restorative Practices and Circles

  • NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

INFLUENTIAL PHILOSOPHIES

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  • Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies

  • Culturally Responsive Teaching

  • Neuroeducation  

  • Mindfulness

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • Listening & Discernment

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Affirming, Non-Anxious Presence

  • Coachable & Adaptable

  • Global Acceptance

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

  • Critical Thinking

  • Social Emotional Growth

  • Collaborative Team Player

  • Individual & Team Mentorship

  • Quick & Adaptive Learning

  • Immediate & Tailored Feedback

  • Written & Verbal Communications

AFFILIATIONS

  • Greater San Diego Reading Association 

  • California Reading Association 

  • National Science Teachers Association

SYSTEMS & APPS

  • MS Word, MS Excel

  • Google Docs, Google Classroom

PERSONAL PASSIONS

  • LGBTQIA+ Affairs

  • Legal & Judicial Advocacy

  • Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Ideologies

  • Ethnic Studies 

  • Environmental Prosperity

  • Financial Literacy

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