Peta Lindsay

Experience

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  ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism)

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2013

  National Organizer

  Began as high school volunteer with new organization in 2001 and advanced in the organization to become the first National Youth and Student Coordinator for this nationwide anti-racist, social justice organization. Member of Steering Committee as of 2003.Responsible for mentoring and developing the leadership of young activists and volunteers for various social justice campaigns. Led logistical and program planning for large events, including: conferences, mass protest, meetings, workshops, street meetings, press conferences and forums.Led multiple campaigns against police brutality, including but not limited to marches for: Sean Bell, Oscar Grant, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Mike Brown, Freddie Gray, Marissa Alexander, Sandra Bland, Alton Sterling, Philando Castille and more.Assisted in developing educational materials for national campaigns. Wrote and edited informational written documents, videos, flyers, fact sheets, power point presentations and more.Traveled throughout the United States to assist with the development of branches of the organization nationwide. Represented the organization and the US anti-war movement in national and international conferences. Show less

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  Venice High School

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Social Science Teacher

  Designed and implemented engaging, student-centered lessons for US History, Government and Economics.Successfully differentiated instruction for large, diverse classes (typically over 40 students per class). Students from varied ability and language backgrounds were able to meet and surpass standards-based learning objectives.Implemented curriculum with focus on empowerment through social science education, assisted students in developing skills necessary for civic leadership (public speaking, critical thinking, argumentation and reflection). Show less

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  Los Angeles Leadership Academy

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2020

  Courses Taught: U.S. History, A.P. U.S. History, Ethnic and Social Justice U.S. History, Introduction to Social Justice Activism.Implemented curriculum with focus on empowerment through social science education, assisted students in developing skills necessary for civic leadership (public speaking, critical thinking, argumentation and reflection).Guided students in developing technological skills through class content. Focus on: conducting internet research, developing creative and informative slide presentations, creating collaborative video projects and designing student-driven websites on local history and other historical topics. Show less

  • Department Chair, Social Sciences

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Social Science Teacher

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2020
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  Ida B. Wells Education Project

  Jun 2020 - May 2024

  Executive Director

  Founder and director of dynamic, Black-led, anti-racist organization for classroom educators. Began with nationwide working group of 25 highly skilled K-12 educators.Utilized network of educators and deep knowledge of African American history and culture to design and convene Summer Institute enabling educators to produce high-quality, Black-centered lessons and resources for K-12 classrooms.Led development of organization's resources and publications. Communicates and coordinates between leadership, working group and various committees. Oversees work of committees as well as day to day operations for the organization.Provides diversity reading and culturally responsive feedback for Black-centered curriculum and writing from various educational, arts and culture publications, example: "Trailblazer: Delilah Beasley’s California" for the Clockshop Arts Collective. Show less

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  Venice High School

  Aug 2020 - May 2024

  Social Science Teacher

  Courses currently teaching: U.S. History, A.P. U.S. History, Ethnic Studies, African American Studies.Designs and implements engaging, student-centered, common core aligned lessons for 9-12 social science classes.Specializes in developing culturally responsive lessons that emphasize the contributions made by historically marginalized communities (African American history, Mexican American & Latinx history, Asian, Indigenous, women's history, LGBTQ+ etc.).Implements community-centered, collaborative project-based learning assignments that allow students to practice civic engagement. Examples: Neighborhood Oral History Project, Lakota Woman Research Project, Student Muckraker ProjectSuccessfully differentiated instruction for large, diverse classes (typically over 40 students per class). Students from varied ability and language backgrounds were able to meet and surpass standards-based learning objectives. Show less

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  UCLA Center X - UCLA History-Geography Project

  Oct 2023 - now

  Associate Director