RESUME
Professional ​
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I am an experienced teacher, coach, and team builder, a learner who seeks to understand both people and the issues facing them so as to help identify and be a part of the solution. Leading from both the dance floor and the balcony, I draw on my depth and breadth of leadership experience to empower others in team settings and grow in effectiveness.
Work​
experience​
Teacher & Coach / Valley Christian High School
​2014 - present
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Plan, prepare, and teach lessons in an advanced placement (AP) course
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Create formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress
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Develop assignments to help students cultivate soft skills
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Individualize and mentor students
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Guide student preparation toward the AP exam at the end of the school year
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Create group and individual training plans for cross country and track distance runners
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Manage athletes of various talent and skill abilities
Teacher / Challenger School
​2002 - 2009 / 2010 - 2014
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Plan, prepare, and teach lessons in an advanced placement (AP) course
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Create formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress
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Develop assignments to help students cultivate soft skills
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Individualize and mentor students
Elementary Program Director / Challenger School
​2009 - 2010
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Train teachers in best teaching practices
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Observe, evaluate, and provide teacher feedback
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Create action plans for teacher improvement
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Ensure, through training, workshops, and meetings product integrity
Skills
Teacher
Coach
Consultant
Team Builder
Strategist
Hobbies/Interests
Reading
Movies
Running
Exercise
Outdoors Activities
Education
Gonzaga University
​2017 - 2019
​I am a graduate candidate in the school of Leadership Studies, working toward a M.A. in Organizational Leadership. Expected graduation date: May 2019.
University of San Francisco
​2004 - 2005
​I received a M.A. in Teaching along with a CA state teaching credential.
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University of Colorado
​1999 - 2002
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I received my B.A. in history.