K-6 Education

CAREER SUMMARY
LESSON PLANNING
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Developing rich and relevant learning experiences for all children
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Utilizing principles of Universal Design for Learning to engage all students in meeting lesson objectives
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Differentiating activities and assessments to support students with IEPs, multi-language students, and GATE students
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
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Building relationships and rapport with all students
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Instilling and teaching the acceptance of others
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Respecting all students’ right to a safe learning environment
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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)
EXPERTISE
And Influential Philoshophies

TEACHING
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Systematic Phonics Instruction
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Differentiated Instruction
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Cultural Responsiveness
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Manipulative Mathematics
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Restorative Practices and Circles
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From the heart
INFLUENTIAL PHILOSOPHIES
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Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Neuroeducation
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Mindfulness
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JOY
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
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California Reading and Literature Project
SYSTEMS & APPS
MS Word, MS Excel
Google Docs, Google Classroom
PERSONAL PASSIONS
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LGBTQIA+ Affairs
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Speaking Spanish
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Social Justice
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Anti-Bias & Anti-Racist Ideologies
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Ethnic Studies
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Environmental Prosperity
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Financial Literacy