Summary of Qualifications
Education
2021 – 2023 Purdue University (MS Education - Concentration: Special Education)
2019 – 2021 Brandman University (Education Specialist Credential)
2017 – 2019 CSU Chico (Major: Liberal Studies Pre-credential Program; Minor: Special Education)
2015 – 2017 Santa Rosa Junior College
Recognition
2023 - Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
2022 - Orton Gillingham Level 1 Basic Language Practioner
2022 - Google Certified Educator, Level 1
2021 - Certified Apple Teacher
2019 – Phi Beta Kappa, Northern California Association
2018 – Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership and Success
2018 – Classified School Employee Teacher Credential Program (CSETC) Grant Recipient
2017 – Redwood High School Classified Employee of the Year
2016 – Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Beta Gamma Delta Chapter
2016 – CSEA Award of Distinction for Best Design
Relevant Experience
2020 - Present Education Specialist & Site Coordinator Tamalpais Union High School District, Larkspur, CA
2011 – 2020 Paraeducator Tamalpais Union High School District, Larkspur, CA
2015 – Present Academic Mentor/Tutor Larkspur, CA
2010 – 2013 Varsity Softball Coach San Rafael City Schools, San Rafael, CA
Other Experience
2015 – 2017 Communications Officer CSEA Chapter 549, Larkspur, CA
- Eleven years of experience working directly with high school students in an academic environment
- Skilled in collaborating with and between teachers and students to support comprehensive learning
- Lifelong learner dedicated to advocating for student-centered, strengths-based approaches in the classroom
Education
2021 – 2023 Purdue University (MS Education - Concentration: Special Education)
2019 – 2021 Brandman University (Education Specialist Credential)
2017 – 2019 CSU Chico (Major: Liberal Studies Pre-credential Program; Minor: Special Education)
2015 – 2017 Santa Rosa Junior College
Recognition
2023 - Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
2022 - Orton Gillingham Level 1 Basic Language Practioner
2022 - Google Certified Educator, Level 1
2021 - Certified Apple Teacher
2019 – Phi Beta Kappa, Northern California Association
2018 – Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership and Success
2018 – Classified School Employee Teacher Credential Program (CSETC) Grant Recipient
2017 – Redwood High School Classified Employee of the Year
2016 – Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Beta Gamma Delta Chapter
2016 – CSEA Award of Distinction for Best Design
Relevant Experience
2020 - Present Education Specialist & Site Coordinator Tamalpais Union High School District, Larkspur, CA
- Collect and monitor data to track student progress
- Organize and facilitate effective and efficient IEP meetings that are student-centered and include all stakeholders
- Relationship management with students, families, teachers, and service providers
- Clear and consistent communication focused on strengths-based learning outcomes
2011 – 2020 Paraeducator Tamalpais Union High School District, Larkspur, CA
- Act as a liaison between students, parents and teachers to support self-advocacy skills
- Teach executive functioning skills to aid in assignment completion and test preparedness
- Use of behavior mapping to outline positive communication and study habits
- Collaborate with General Education teachers to differentiate instruction
2015 – Present Academic Mentor/Tutor Larkspur, CA
- Listen and observe to develop an individualized organization plan for each student
- Teach/scaffold efficient and effective study habits
- Develop academic goals and learning objectives with students
- Specialize in strategies to improve overall access to curriculum and class grades
2010 – 2013 Varsity Softball Coach San Rafael City Schools, San Rafael, CA
- Organize and execute practice plans, fundraising efforts, scheduling, and parent outreach
- Wrote grant proposal for field improvements, presented for funding and was granted full-funding for projects
- Led the team to MCAL playoffs, MCAL championship game (runner up), and NCS semi-finals
Other Experience
2015 – 2017 Communications Officer CSEA Chapter 549, Larkspur, CA
- Produce and publish the quarterly union newsletter (2016 Best Design)
- Proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Manage articles and publishing schedule