- Project Assistant, Secondary History/Social Studies, WCCUSD, Richmond, CA. 2014-present.
- Plan and execute district professional development sessions: literacy across content areas, supporting literacy development in history/social studies, best practices in technology integration in history/social studies.
- Coaching and planning support: department and individual planning facilitation, co-teaching, model lessons. Developed and supported middle school teacher cadre.
- History department support: data analysis, scoring benchmark assessments, resource acquisition support, site plan development and execution support.
- Site Support: site plan development and review, planned and executed site-based professional development at request of administrators, supported annual College Board AP Audit, supported alignment of high school courses to college and career readiness.
Professional Activities:
- First Vice-President, California Council for the Social Studies, 2015-16.
- Northern Area Vice-President, California Council for the Social Studies, 2014-2015.
- Regional Director, Region 4, California Council for the Social Studies, 2013-2014.
- Project Manager, WCCUSD Teaching American History Project, WCCUSD, Richmond, CA 2010-2014.
- Presenter/Facilitator, GoogleDocs, Google Classroom, WCCUSD Ed Tech Summer Camp, WCCUSD, Richmond, CA 2014-15.
- Editor, "Geographic Connection," monthly e-newseltter of the California Geographic Alliance, 2008-present
- Change Management Team Member, strategic planning process, California Geographic Alliance, 2010-present.
- Teacher Consultant, California Geographic Alliance, 1994-present
- Focus Group Leader, Hercules High School WASC accreditation process, 2003-2005, 2010-2011
- Writer, Inspire Magazine, a Lifetouch client magazine, Fall 2009, Fall 2011, Spring 2013
- Blogger, "EZ Tech Integration for Teachers," 2008-present
- Lead Curriculum Developer, Rosie the Riveter Trust (Rosie the Riveter NP), 2009
- Project Reviewer, National Geographic Education Programs, July 2009
- Guest Blogger, "My Wonderful World Blog," National Geographic Society, June and July 2009
- Curriculum Reviewer, "WWII Behind Closed Doors," KCET Los Angeles, March 2009
- Public Engagement Coordinator, "My Wonderful World" campaign, California, National Geographic Society, 2007-2010
- Mentor Teacher, California Geographic Alliance, 2002-present
- Department Chair, History/Social Science, Hercules Middle High School, 2002-2010
- Committee Member, GeoFest, California Geographic Alliance--SF Bay Region, 1998-2004, 2009
- Literacy Across the Curriculum (LAC) Site Lead Coach, WCCUSD, 2006-2009
- Beta-tester, "Prove It!" Tool, Intel Teach to the Future Program, 2004
- Coach, Model United Nations, 2002-2006; World Affairs Challenge, 2004-2006
- Master Teacher, Intel Teach to the Future program, 2001-2004
- Facilitator, ELL Institute, UC Berkeley History Social Science Project, Summer 2002
Education:
- MA Education: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Sonoma State University, Sonoma, CA
- BA History, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
- BA Social Science, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
- BA Journalism, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA minors in Psychology and Business Administration
Teaching Experience:
- Geography, AP Human Geography, Modern World History, Psychology, Publications (Yearbook), Journalism, Social Science Survey, English 1. Hercules High School, WCCUSD, Hercules, CA. 2001-2014.
- Social Studies Methods, Sonoma State University, Fall 2013.
- Ancient World History, Medieval World History, U.S. History, Journalism, California Geography, Website Design. Adams Middle School, WCCUSD, Richmond, CA. 1996-2001.
- Grades 5 and 6, Grades 3 and 4 science, Grades 7 and 8 History, Grades 7 and 8 Science. St. Joseph School, Diocese of Santa Rosa, Crescent City, CA. 1992-1996.
Credentials/Certifications:
- Online and Blended Teaching Certification, Leading Edge Certification
- Google Certified Teacher
- CJE (Certified Journalism Educator)
- Reading Certificate (U.C. Berkeley)
- Single Subject, Social Science, and Multiple Subjects California Clear Teaching Credential, Holy Names College, Oakland, CA. Supplemental authorizations in English and Journalism
- CLAD certificate
Professional Organizations:
- California Geographic Alliance
- California Council of the Social Studies
- National Council for the Social Studies
- ASCD
Professional Awards:
- Secondary Teacher of the Year, WCCUSD, 2008
- Teaching Excellence Award Winner, WCCUSD, 2008
- TRAP Award Winner from CTAP IV (for teachers who use technology), 2004
