Caroline/Mona McElroy

Experience

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  WEST-END MAGAZINE

  Feb 1988 - Sept 1990

  Established column titled "Musical Notes" and a "Profiles" section for entertainment personalities. Began as an intern and worked way up to editor. West-End Magazine was published by Lise Hannibal for the residents of the West Valley and mostly focused on music events in the West Valley.

  • Music Critic/Writer/Editor

    May 1988 - Sept 1990

  • West-End Magazine

    Feb 1988 - Sept 1990
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  Tigerman Inc., Action Promotions

  Nov 1988 - Mar 1990

  Researcher/Writer

  Compiled research material from printed media to assemble trivia packages for radio promotions. Developed special event list, organized media archives, created press releases, bio mailing list and contact sheets. Wrote trivia questions related to the enterainment industry and it's personalities.

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  Los Angeles Unified School District/Indian Education Program

  Sept 1993 - Jun 2003

  Instructional Aide

  Presented approved curriculum to qualifying American Indian students in grades K-12. Curriculum included cultural activities which resulted in an annual student art show each June and tutoring. In addition, acted as a teacher liaison to the Indian Education Program Parent Committee.

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  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Sept 1993 - Jun 2000

  Commissioner

  As a volunteer, assisted in staging various cultural events in the American Indian community such as the Southwest Museum, Autry Museum and pow wows. Presented to interested parties and moderated disputes within the LAUSD community, the American Indian community within the district perimeters. In addition, also assisted in cultural workshops for salary point classes for district teachers. Volunteered at the Smithsonian's 150 Anniversary Exhibit in LA as a commissioner. Also worked on the movement to successfully expunge Native American mascots from sports teams in LAUSD. Kept subway out of the San Fernando Valley to protect sacred land in favor of above ground rail. Show less

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  ADESTE/Catholic Charities

  Aug 1996 - Sept 2000

  School Site Supervisor @ ADESTE After School Program

  Managed financials and staff, created staff schedules, parent interfacing, compiled the snack menus, created curriculum and implemented it. Also moderated students activities such as homework, arts and crafts projects, playground activities. This position was during the regular school semester.at Saint Charles of Bormeo. During the summer worked at St. Catherine of Siena as an assistant supervisor of their summer program. As the assistant, duties included curriculum planning and implementation, monitoring students during school field trips and one on one activities such as puzzle construction and reading. Stayed with the summer program up to August 2002. Show less

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  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

  Oct 2002 - Jul 2021

  Infant to Pre-School Substitute Teacher/Language Development & Creative Expression Specialist

  Washington Mutual's Child Care Center in Chatsworth, CA in 2002 worked as a closing teacher and teacher support to infants through pre-k in am and 3- year-olds in pm, Discoveries Learning Centers in Santa Barbara, CA in 2003 as a primary toddler and then pre-school teacher. Los Angeles, CA , in 2010 at NBC Universal Studios CCC as a infant through pre-k substitute teacher. Fields of expertise are creative expression and language development specialist.

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  LA Fellows Cohort 2 @ LAVC

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Intern

  Graduated from the LA Fellows program which offered entrepreneur training, non-profit organization which also included grant writing. In addition, a computer course was also provided to selected candidates two days a week. The training was offered to 30 out of 150 candidates and was intense 8 hour classes done three days a week from January to March. A diploma was awarded upon completion as well as a certificate of acknowledgement from City Council member Paul Krekorian.

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  WordPress

  Feb 2011 - now

  NEWS FROM THE FRONT Blogger

  Currently blogging at Worpress.com at my NEWS FROM THE FRONT site. This product has been around in varying forms since 1987 when it first came out as a newsletter. It is music related and sometimes veers off into other directions such as art. The name implys the "Underground" and from the “front lines” of the street scene.

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  My Friends Place

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  Administrative Intern

  As a volunteer, helped the admin staff to organize and manage their files and donations. Volunteer Of The Month for May 2011! My Friend's Place assists homeless youth.

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  Van Nuys Public Library

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2012

  GAB Volunteer Reader

  Read to children on Saturdays as a volunteer for the GAB program. Prior to this, I was volunteering at My Friend's Place helping the admin. MFP helps homeless youth in Hollywood, CA.

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  Musicmavensmusings.blogspot.com

  Apr 2012 - now

  Blogger
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  NoHo Chit Chat (newsletter)

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  Contributing Writer

  Write articles of interest for this in-house newsletter. One of my poems has been published in the "EngAGE in Poetry Anthology 2014" as a fund raiser. This is the company that provides the newsletter and art classes which I am a volunteer at. The name of the poem is "The Dance Goes On." It is available on Amazon for $9.00 now.

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  NoHo SAC

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2017

  Creative Expression Art Instructor

  Teaching Artist Colony residents the fine points of creating collages by using basic art fundamentals. Currently volunteering my expertise to Engage. 9/2015 the Director of the NEA came to see my art on display in the art studio of the artist's colony.

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  The Los Angeles Free Press 60's Music Site

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

  Contributing Writer

  Stories on Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin published.

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  NOHO ARTS DISTRICT.com

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2023

  Contributing Writer LA Music Scene

  Writing columns related to all things music which includes live gigs, movies, records. Also covering art shows occasionally. NoHo Arts District has my column which will appear at least once a month. Check out my latest columns at nohoartsdistrict.com/lamusicscene.

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  AuthorHouse

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2020

  Gallerie de Street Art: Paris

  "Gallerie de Street Art: Paris" is a photographic study of Street Art in Paris done while staying there in 2014. The book subtly asks the question what is the difference between Street Art and Graffiti Tagging in Paris. While working on the book the concept of the Graffiti Tagging being done by Terrorists to warn of their goings on was contemplated. Using the knowledge that gangs in the USA do the Graffiti Tagging and how Slaves used songs and quilts to give info about the Underground Railroad, it is a plausible concept. Actress Angela McEwan appears in the book. Available for private signings and book parties. Do visit our Facebook page under the book title for photographs that periodically change and links to purchase. Show less

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  Kiddie Academy

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

  Substitute Teacher
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  Bright Horizons

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  Assisted classrooms in providing support for providing learning opportunities. Entertainment Industry daycare/preschool.

  • Substitute Teacher

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Substitute Teacher

    Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
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  Freelance

  Sept 2023 - now

  Educational Consultant