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Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research CenterMuseum Education Instructor
Jul. 2024 - Apr. 2025Santa Rosa, California, United States-Implemented and adapted educational lessons to meet the needs of diverse groups of 20-30 campers, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning environment. -Facilitated hands-on activities and guided museum exploration, fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of the life and art of Charles M. Schulz. -Supervised and mentored a team of 4-6 teen volunteers, promoting collaboration and leadership development. -Contributed to the museum’s award-winning educational initiatives, voted Sonoma County’s #1 Summer Camp for Kids (Bohemian Best of the North Bay Award, 2023). -Engaged campers with meaningful programming that connected art, storytelling, and museum exhibits, aligning with the museum's mission of preserving Schulz’s legacy. -Maintained a dynamic and organized camp environment, collaborating with museum staff to deliver high-quality programming.
Cloverdale Unified School DistLibrary Manager
Aug. 2023Cloverdale, California, United States-Transformed the school library into a vibrant community hub, now hosting 500-700 student visits weekly during recess—ranging from occasional visitors to daily attendees—while increasing teacher participation in scheduled class visits. -Pioneered fundraising initiatives that secured nearly 1,000 new books, a makerspace, and a book vending machine, enhancing student access to engaging and equitable resources. -Partnered with Kiwanis to stock the book vending machine, incentivizing reading and supporting literacy growth across the school community. -Introduced and lead the True Colors Club, providing LGBTQIA+ and questioning students with a safe space for discussion, support, and community building. -Managed the library budget and acquisitions process, maintaining meticulous records of book inventory, circulation statistics, and budget allocation to ensure efficient operations and data-driven decision-making. -Conducted in-depth research on books and authors to ensure the collection reflects high-quality, culturally responsive, and engaging materials for a variety of reading levels and interests. -Designed and delivered lessons and programs tailored to the needs of English Learners (Spanish and Ukrainian speakers) and other underserved populations. -Organized high-impact events, including an author visit with Raina Telgemeier and other guest speakers, to inspire students and celebrate literacy. -Established two thriving book clubs in partnership with the Sonoma County Public Library, fostering a love of reading among 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade students. -Reintroduced Scholastic Book Fairs to the school, generating funds to expand library resources and build excitement for literacy.
Gigi Box VintageOwner and Curator
Feb. 2023-Curate a distinctive inventory of vintage and antique items, including rare books, art, clothing, music, and memorabilia, sourced from estate sales, private collections, and auctions. -Cultivate strong relationships with sellers and buyers, leveraging expert negotiation and market knowledge to secure and deliver high-quality, sought-after items. -Conduct meticulous research to accurately assess the historical and monetary value of each piece, ensuring fair pricing and transparency. -Exhibit expertise in the care, handling, and preservation of delicate, aged materials, maintaining their integrity for display and sale at Stardust Vintage Emporium, Bliss Marketplace, and eBay. -Showcase a keen eye for detail and storytelling, connecting customers to the unique histories of each item through innovative marketing and presentation.
Publishers WeeklyNonfiction Book Reviewer
Oct. 2022 - Mar. 2024-Sourced and reviewed new nonfiction books according to schedule set forth by editor. -Actively researched subject area and author to source relevant personal and professional information about both the book and the author. -Evaluated and critically analyzed books according to their merits; provided opinions on both new and established authors. -Utilized analytical skills and employed a clear, unbiased writing style in order to capture the tone, purpose, and tools employed by the author(s) according to the detailed reviewing criteria created by Publisher's Weekly.
BookNookOnline Literacy Tutor
Sep. 2022 - Mar. 2024-Provided equity-minded online literacy intervention support and reading tutoring for students in grades K – 8 for school districts across 35 states. -Utilized a learning platform based on 30+ years of research and outcomes to offer high-frequency tutoring and measurable growth. -Provided engaging and dynamic live, synchronous, online tutoring sessions using the BookNook platform and video-conferencing software to close the early-learning gap.
Teachers Pay TeachersTeaching Resource Creator
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2024
Sacramento City Unified School DistrictHigh School English Teacher
Sep. 2019 - Jun. 2022Sacramento, California Area-Gathered and analyzed student data to inform best teaching practices and strategically create differentiated and scaffolded presentations and assessments for a minimum of 150 students daily with varied abilities and needs. -Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and served as a liaison to a diverse population of faculty, staff, parents, and students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds on issues concerning college admissions, advanced placement courses, financing higher education, and relevant skills needed to attain mastery in content subject area(s). -Independently handled multiple tasks and priorities and successfully met deadlines for both day-to-day and long-range activities and projects of varied complexity in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions. -Effectively emphasized collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving through restorative practices, evolving understanding of social-emotional learning strategies, and strong group leadership skills. -Advocated for marginalized groups (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and DACA students) through the creation of culturally responsive curriculum; assisted in efforts to provide school-wide programming through both online and in-person events and forums -Collaborated with grade and subject-specific departments to create a cohesive and holistic approach to supporting students; selected as the teacher representative on the School Site Council decision-making body with parents, students, administrators, and community members to develop and monitor school’s improvement plan in order to receive federal funding; served as a co-advisor for The Mental Health Club, Feminist Coalition, and Gender and Sexuality Alliance.
Sweetwater Union High School DistrictEnglish Teacher
Aug. 2018 - Aug. 2019Chula Vista, CAELA Middle School Teacher for grades 7 & 8 at Montgomery Middle School, a Title I school with close proximity to US/Mexico border and a large population of LTEL, STEL, and students from low-income families.
Sweetwater Union High School DistrictCredit-Recovery Teacher
Jun. 2018 - Jul. 2018Chula Vista, CADesigned, adapted, and taught the 10th grade English curriculum for the 3-week intensive summer credit-recovery program at San Ysidro High School-- the southernmost high school in California.
Sweetwater Union High School DistrictStudent Teacher
Aug. 2017 - Jun. 2018Chula Vista, CAServed as a student teacher in the largest secondary school district in the state of California: Sweetwater Union High School District. Held semester-long teaching placements at both a middle school (Castle Park Middle) and high school (East Lake High School). In addition to student teaching duties, supported lead teachers by assisting with after-school programs such as Knowledge Bowl and Yearbook.
University of California, Santa CruzStudy Abroad Student Advisor
Sep. 2015 - Jun. 2016Santa Cruz, CaliforniaResponsibilities: Advised prospective, new and continuing international students regarding student visa process, maintaining F-1 and J-1 visa status, and work authorization. Actively maintained broad and in-depth understanding of regulations and requirements set forth by the Department of Homeland Security: Student Exchange and Visitor Program. Strategically utilized SEVIS to create and maintain physical and electronic student immigration records (through Sunapsis) including initial SEVIS record, transfers in and out, extensions, optional practical training, program extensions, medical leave, and leaves of absence. Demonstrated competency working with higher education colleagues to strengthen university commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity while simultaneously providing support, information, and the coordination of outreach efforts such as workshops, informational sessions, and recruitment initiatives for prospective and returning international and study abroad students. Planned and completed clerical needs for the program team, attended meetings as an active participant, and actively promoted UCEAP; Study Abroad Photo Competition Winner and UCEAP Photo Contest Winner (2016).
University of California, Santa CruzEvent Support
Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2015Santa Cruz, CaliforniaDuring the week-long event for literature scholars, duties included checking in a high volume of arrivals, leading group tours, selling merchandise each day, serving food and beverages at numerous teas and luncheons, preparing the decorations and for The Grand Party, and cleaning up at the end of each event.
Kappa Kappa GammaEvent Chairman, Eta Mu Chapter
Nov. 2013 - Dec. 2014Santa Cruz, CaliforniaManaged a $30,000 budget and planned events ranging in size from 100-400 guests. Events included formals, dinners, mother-daughter brunches, alumni events, and charity fundraisers.
CALTROPEvent Coordinator
Aug. 2013 - Oct. 2013Sacramento, CaliforniaPlanned ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and other events. Hired caterers, booked venues, designed brochures and invitations, invited politicians and press, and managed events from start to finish.
Mark Cuban CompaniesPR/ Marketing Intern
Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2013Los Angeles, CaliforniaAssisted in social media campaigns, promoted various investments, worked collaboratively with press to generate media coverage, and attended/assisted at AXS TV events.
C. K. McClatchy High SchoolFeatures Editor
Sep. 2010 - Jun. 2012Sacramento, CaliforniaMet strict deadlines for printed-paper copy and online newspaper while also engaging in extensive fundraising. Experience working with editing and newspaper formatting software (Adobe InDesign and Photoshop). In charge of assigning stories, editing, photography, layout, and writing articles for the Features Section. Established the Style Column.
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