Experience

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  Alisal high school

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  Tutorial program coordinator

  Designed and monitored the after school tutorial programs in mathematics, science, and English language arts, facilitated teacher discussions on meeting student needs, collaborated with administrators to co-design the programs, and analyzed. data.

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  Leadership high school

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Biology teacher

  Taught English Language Learners in 9th-12th graders cell biology, genetics, evolution, anatomy & physiology, and environment education.

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  Salinas union high school district

  Aug 2008 - now

  Advocating for English Learners by raising awareness of their needs, providing professional development to teachers, coaching teachers on learning strategies, and engaging teachers in action research to plan and reflect on their teaching practice. Collaborating with educators to design and facilitate professional development for teachers.

  • Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Designer of Professional Development for Teacher

    Aug 2020 - now

  • English Learner Specialist and Lead Instructional Coach

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2021

  • Designer of Teacher Professional Development

    Aug 2008 - Nov 2021
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  Hartnell college

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2016

  Adjunct faculty

  Professor of Psychology-Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. Teaching Research Methods in Psychology. Student-centered learning - I teach my students how to write literature reviews, design, propose, and conduct research, then I guide them as they design and engage in research projects. Focusing on Action Research, Case Study, Correlational Research, Experimental Research, Mixed Methods, Qualitative Research, and Survey Research.

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  Evolutionize: educational consulting

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2021

  Educational systems consultant

  Analyzing organizational culture & leadership for the promotion of sustainable relationships. Coaching and collaborating with educators on systemic change efforts, engaging educators in participatory action research. Editing, proofreading. Reviewer for the Journal of Transformative Learning and the International Journal for Educational Policy and Leadership.

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  La paz middle school

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  Taught biology to 7th grade English Language Learners. Advised student clubs-Earth Savers and the Social Justice Club. Designed and monitored programs for at-risk students, facilitated teachers in discussing action plans to address student needs, collaborated with administrators to co-design programs, and analyzed data.

  • Biology Teacher

    Aug 2008 - Sept 2014

  • Intervention Specialist

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Brandman university

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Adjunct faculty-school of arts & sciences

  Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology including child development, research methods, scientific writing, and assessment.