Highly motivated educator and self-starter with a passionate commitment to learners and their development. Focused on using a wide knowledge of quality instruction and classroom management to prepare students to become skillful classroom teachers.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
San Mateo/Foster City School District
08.2001 - 06.2024
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multimedia resources, such as videos and interactive websites.
Organized field trips and guest speaker events to enhance students'' understanding of social studies topics beyond the classroom setting.
Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Fire Prevention Officer/Disaster Planner
Burlingame Fire Department
10.1990 - 10.1995
Initiated partnerships with local schools to incorporate age-appropriate fire safety education into their curriculums.
Spearheaded public outreach campaigns highlighting seasonal dangers like wildfires or holiday-related risks like overloaded electrical outlets.
Worked with department heads to prepare and practice for possible disasters.
Trained firefighters to assist in fire prevention lesson.
Developed and trained neighborhood prevention/disaster preparedness programs for all ages and all size groups.
Fire Prevention Officer
South San Francisco Fire Department
02.1989 - 10.1990
Improved community preparedness for emergencies through regular training sessions and workshops.
Developed lesson plans for fire prevention topics.
Trained firefighters to assist in lessons.
Presented lessons to all ages and all size groups.
4/5th Grade Teacher
Millbrae School District
08.1987 - 06.1988
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education and ELL studdents.
Assisted in authoring Distinguished School Application
Part of School Sunshine Committee
Also taught ELA, ELL, Cooking and Life Skills
Spearheaded beginning of year orientation (Maze Day)
Mentor for Student Clubs
School Site Council
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
San Mateo/Foster City School District
08.2001 - 06.2024
Fire Prevention Officer/Disaster Planner
Burlingame Fire Department
10.1990 - 10.1995
Fire Prevention Officer
South San Francisco Fire Department
02.1989 - 10.1990
4/5th Grade Teacher
Millbrae School District
08.1987 - 06.1988
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
Notre Dame De Namur University
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Administration
San Francisco State University
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