Licensure
California Single Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential with English Learner Authorization
English Language Arts, 6-12th grade
World Languages (Spanish), 6-12th grade
Social Science, 6-12th grade
BCLAD Authorization (pending)
Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, Santa Barbara, June 2017-July 2018
Master's Degree: Education with an emphasis in Teaching (M.Ed)
Teaching Credentials: Secondary English and Spanish
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, August 2014-May 2017
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish (Hispanic Studies) magna cum laude, GPA 3.827/4.0 Minor: English; Completed coursework in Secondary Education
Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro, Mexico, August 2015-December 2015 (Semester Abroad), GPA: 3.94/4.0
Continuing Professional Development:
Teacher's College - Reading and Writing Project (March 2020) (Link)
Classroom Inquiry & Improvement II - Graduate Course (Fall 2019) (Link)
Classroom Inquiry & Improvement I - Graduate Course (Fall 2018)
Dyslexia Training I (Spring 2017)
Teaching Experience
Humanities Teacher High Tech Middle North County, San Marcos, CA, August 2018-Present
Student Teacher Goleta Valley Junior High, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Goleta, CA, Oct. 2017 - June 2018
Student Teacher Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Santa Barbara, CA, Aug. — Oct. 2017
Pre-Professional Educational Aid, Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, August 2016 - December 2016
Family Outreach Organizer and Tutor, Santa Barbara Police Activities League, Santa Barbara, CA, Jan. 2015 - May 2017
Bilingual Communications Intern, Immigrant Hope, Santa Barbara, CA, Dec 2016 - May 2017
English as a Second Language Instructor, Niños y Niñas, Querétaro, México, Aug. - Dec. 2015
English as a Second Language Assistant Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro, Querétaro, México, Aug. - Dec. 2015
History and Geography Instructor,Classical Conversation, Greater Seattle Area, WA, May - August 2016
Additional Experience
● Presented at the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) Conference in San Diego (Mar ’18)
● Pre-Professional at Dos Pueblos High School, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Goleta, CA (Aug.– Dec. ’16)
● Pre-Professional at Renton High School Renton School District, Renton, WA and Chief Sealth International High
School Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA (May 2016)
Strengths and Skills:
Awards and Honors
California Single Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential with English Learner Authorization
English Language Arts, 6-12th grade
World Languages (Spanish), 6-12th grade
Social Science, 6-12th grade
BCLAD Authorization (pending)
Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, Santa Barbara, June 2017-July 2018
Master's Degree: Education with an emphasis in Teaching (M.Ed)
Teaching Credentials: Secondary English and Spanish
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, August 2014-May 2017
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish (Hispanic Studies) magna cum laude, GPA 3.827/4.0 Minor: English; Completed coursework in Secondary Education
Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro, Mexico, August 2015-December 2015 (Semester Abroad), GPA: 3.94/4.0
- Practiced cross-cultural communication, learned cultural sensitivity, and achieved Spanish proficiency
Continuing Professional Development:
Teacher's College - Reading and Writing Project (March 2020) (Link)
Classroom Inquiry & Improvement II - Graduate Course (Fall 2019) (Link)
Classroom Inquiry & Improvement I - Graduate Course (Fall 2018)
Dyslexia Training I (Spring 2017)
Teaching Experience
Humanities Teacher High Tech Middle North County, San Marcos, CA, August 2018-Present
- Designed and implemented projects that valued critical thinking, deep analysis, and authentic community connections
- Promote consistency and excellence across the 8th grade teams in order to maximize student learning, teacher collaboration, and academic quality.
- Transitioned smoothly from Maximizer position to maintain consistency and academic rigor for all students
Student Teacher Goleta Valley Junior High, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Goleta, CA, Oct. 2017 - June 2018
- Designed and implemented lesson plans in both ELA 8 College Prep and ELA 7 Honors classes that connected English concepts to everyday life to engage and motivate students (i.e. persuasive techniques in advertising)
- Team taught daily with a Special Education teacher to differentiate instruction in an inclusive environment
- Implemented literature circles and concept-attainment strategies to increase student-led instruction
- Collaborated weekly with ELA 8 teachers through Professional Learning Community and staff meetings
- Integrated technology through utilizing student iPads to encourage equity, individualized instruction, & creativity
- Lead Tutorial Groups, community building, and presentations on high school and college topics in AVID 8 classes
- Established positive rapport with students, parents and family members, using Spanish speaking skills as needed
- Remained consistent, dependable, and calm during local floods, mudslides, and evacuations
Student Teacher Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Santa Barbara, CA, Aug. — Oct. 2017
- Designed and implemented lesson plans in English 9 College Prep classes and participated in weekly PLCs
- Assisted in System 44 and Read 180 English Support classes
- Participated in Schoolwide and Districtwide Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities
- Received direct mentoring and feedback from professional in the field
Pre-Professional Educational Aid, Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, August 2016 - December 2016
- Assisted in Spanish and English Support classes
- Provided additional in-class support
Family Outreach Organizer and Tutor, Santa Barbara Police Activities League, Santa Barbara, CA, Jan. 2015 - May 2017
- Chosen for highly selective position to mentor underserved and minority populations to close the achievement gap and connect students to higher education resources
- Created and organized community events to raise awareness of learning disabilities, gender equality, and geriatric rights
- Increased students' interest in higher learning
- Improved student participation in the classroom through intensive intervention in stretch areas
- Collaborated with teachers to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
Bilingual Communications Intern, Immigrant Hope, Santa Barbara, CA, Dec 2016 - May 2017
- Engaged Adult English Language Learners one-on-one to maximize learning of English and Civics
- Translated important legal documents into Spanish
English as a Second Language Instructor, Niños y Niñas, Querétaro, México, Aug. - Dec. 2015
- Taught ESL skills and content using music and movement and monitored student progress in a 7/8 grade class
English as a Second Language Assistant Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro, Querétaro, México, Aug. - Dec. 2015
- Supported second language acquisition by leading individual and small group activities in university workshops
History and Geography Instructor,Classical Conversation, Greater Seattle Area, WA, May - August 2016
- Designed and implemented curriculum for history and geography classes for students aged 7-12
Additional Experience
● Presented at the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) Conference in San Diego (Mar ’18)
● Pre-Professional at Dos Pueblos High School, Santa Barbara Unified School District, Goleta, CA (Aug.– Dec. ’16)
● Pre-Professional at Renton High School Renton School District, Renton, WA and Chief Sealth International High
School Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA (May 2016)
Strengths and Skills:
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Trained in Dyslexia education
- Experienced in Web 2.0 tools and educational technology
- Highly proficient in Spanish
- Trained formally in classroom safety measures
- Enthusiastic, proactive, curious, organized.
Awards and Honors
- 2018 Marika Ann Critelli Memorial Fellowship for Community Service recipient (13 June 2018) (Click here for link)
- Emily McBride Finds the Awesome in Awkward." UC Santa Barbara The Gevirtz School. (16 Jan. 2018) (Click here for link)
- Dean’s List: Fall, 2014 - Spring 2017
- Westmont Presidential Scholar: Fall 2014 - Spring 2017
- Catalyst (Honors) Program (Fall 2014 - Spring 2017)
- Sigma Delta Pi (2017)
- Sigma Tau Delta (2017)
- Phi Kappa Phi (2017)