Results-driven and tenured Educator eager to contribute expertise in motivation, knowledge retention, and comprehension within a variety of settings, specifically in a progressive learning community where these skills can be utilized cross-functionally.  

Differentiated Instruction De-escalation Techniques Planning Coordination

Classroom Productivity     Technology Savvy   Knowledge Retention

Curriculum Development   Conflict Management   Learning Styles (Adult/Child)

 

Western Governor s University —  Present

         Obtaining 5-12 Master s of Science Education in Geosciences

UC Santa Cruz —  1981-1985

         Awarded BA in Biological Sciences, emphasis on Marine Sciences

Stanford/NVC/U of Phoenix/Berkeley Ext. — 2004-2007

          Approx. 27 semester units earned, including CLAD and Spanish for Educators.

Las Positas College —  1991-1992

          Earned 32.5 Early Childhood Education quarter units, including administration courses.

CSU Hayward —  1985-1986

          Awarded Single Subject Clear Credential in Life Sciences.

 

 

Ø  Broad knowledge of all phases of instruction and course development, including: adult and child populations, interdisciplinary and differentiated curriculum development, lesson planning, student assessment and discipline management.

Ø  Vast and diverse professional and academic background with the ability to inspire and motivate many types of students.

Ø  Comprehensive understanding of the education arena due to advanced practical and academic training.  

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and functional systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of the classroom.

Ø  Competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental line

 

 

Ø  Demonstrate dynamic leadership qualities and strong communication skills in successfully steering planning meetings and delivering comprehensive strategies both inside and outside the classroom.

Ø  Capable of in-depth research and data analysis with the purpose of improving student learning and comprehension of different subjects.

Ø  Embrace organization initiatives and mission statement.

Ø  Develop and implement numerous protocols and policies with the purpose of identifying and resolving relevant educational issues in a proactive manner. 

Ø  Use knowledge of different learning styles and theories to effectively introduce relevant and salient curricula. 

Ø  Increase comprehension and student retention by establishing meaningful educational programs.

Ø  Skilled at managing multiple projects and leading teams in cross-functional, concerted efforts.

Ø  Stay abreast of most up-to-date research and student population trends and data in order to offer most viable recommendations to student base. 

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Ø  Experienced in ADDIE methodologies (Assessment, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation)

Ø  Knowledge of Learning Models and Styles.

Ø  Understand the importance of utilization of assessments to determine needs and learning styles.

Ø  Experience collecting and analyzing raw data.

Ø  Experience interviewing content experts, stake holders, trainers, etc.

Ø  Identification and development of learning outcomes.

Ø  Development of learning strategies based on assessments.

Ø  Curricula development is research focused and oriented based on identified training resources.

 

7^th Grade Science/6^th Grade Math Teacher, NVUSD, Napa, CA                                          2009-Present

 

  Primary responsibilities: Planned and executed quality hands-on standards-aligned science curriculum for approximately 120 students.

  Administered assessments and grading for approximately 400 students per year.

 

Elementary Science  Coordinator, NVUSD, Napa, CA                                                            2008-2009

 

  Primary responsibilities: Collaborated with partner to create, refine, and distribute engaging, comprehensive, hands-on, inquiry-based lessons aligned with adopted curriculum and state standards for 5^th grade teachers and their students in the district, servicing approximately 1,250 students.

  Provided coaching and support to 4^th and 5^th grade teachers in the district.

  Worked with a small committee to plan, design and implement a county science fair.

 

Itinerant 4^th Grade Science Teacher, NVUSD, Napa, CA                                                      2004-2008

 

  Primary functions: Collaborated and worked with a team and classroom teachers to plan and execute quality hands-on standards-aligned science curricula district wide.

  Administered assessments and grading for approximately 400 students per year.

  Provided considerations and modifications for a range of learners from ESL to gifted students.

                                                         

Substitute Teacher (K-8), NVUSD/VCUSD, Napa/Vallejo, CA                                                  2002-2004

 

  Primary functions: Provided instruction for a variety of subjects and grade levels, both short and long-term.

  Worked with students from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

 

 

 

Parent Volunteer, Various Board Positions                                                                           1996-Present

 

  Conduct meetings, keep records as well as plan and execute fundraisers.

  Manage, supervise, train and collaborate with other volunteers.

  Plan and execute curricula for classroom teachers and science centers.

 

Community and Project Leader, 4-H                                                                                          1999-2007

 

  Planned curricula and conducted project meetings in science related subjects such as rocketry, robotics, bird watching and entomology.

  Kept records as well as managed and collaborated with other volunteers.