Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in English, University of California, Los Angeles (2005)

• Masters in Education, Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology (2008)

• California Single Subject Professional Credential with CLAD emphasis, Pepperdine University (2008)

• California Single Subject Clear Credential with CLAD emphasis, State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (2010)

Work Experience: 

2005-2007, English/Social Studies Teacher

                •               7th and 8th Grade English

                •               7th Grade Social Studies

                •               10th Grade Creative Writing

                •               11th Grade American Literature

2007-2008, Student Teaching (through Pepperdine credentialing program)

                •               Parcticum 1: Nobel Middle School: 6th Grade English

                •               Practicum 2: Granada Hills Charter High School: 9th Grade English

2008-2015

                •               9th Grade Honors and College Preparatory English

                •               10th Grade Honors and College Preparatory English

                •               11th Grade College Preparatory English

                •               12th Grade College Preparatory English

                •               Advanced Placement Literature and Composition (Grade 12)

                •               Advanced Placement Language and Composition (Grade 11)

                •               Creative Writing Elective (Mixed) 

                •               Drama Elective (Mixed)

                •               Journalism Elective (Mixed)

                •               UC/College Board approved Curriculum and Pacing Guide development for all classes taught

Other Experience: 

• Student Council Advisor at two schools
• Senior Class Advisor 
• National Honors Society Advisor
• AYF Day Camp, Founding Executive Committee Member  

Interests/Hobbies:

• Reading
• Writing
• Art
• Music
• Travel

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.                  –Japanese Proverb