Worked individually with middle to high school students after school to improve English course grades, AP exam scores, and SAT exam scores. Prepared and sent personalized weekly reports to parents for each student that included course materials, lesson outlines, learning objectives, behavioral assessments, and homework. Contributed to measurable improvements and raised over 6 students' SAT scores and ELA, Honors English, AP Lang, and AP Literature grades in one semester.
Teaching Assistant Intern
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA
08.2025 - 12.2025
Full-time taught 9th grade English under a supervisor teacher for an entire semester grading papers, meeting with individual students for lesson follow-ups, communicating with parents, and attending staff meetings. Worked closely with cooperating classroom teacher to learn about, individually work with, and create reports on students with learning needs. Used reports on EL, 504 plan, or IEP students to personalize lessons with adaptations or accommodations. Successfully ensured that students daily met CAELD and Common Core State Standards through scaffolding lessons.
Substitute Teacher
The Education Team
Alameda County & Los Angeles County
07.2024 - Current
Gaining experience in classrooms of many different districts and cities across California. Teach elective classes, such as music and dance upon request in schools during long-term subbing assignments. Able to help schools produce and practice assembly performances, create dances in elective courses, and oversee club activities. Spend free and prep periods in the office helping with administrative or front desk work, taking phone calls, making school flyers, and decorating school bulletin boards.
Dance Teacher
God's Image Ministry
San Jose & La Mirada, CA
08.2017 - Current
Currently leading practice for a team of 35 kindergarteners for four hours and also a team of 25 twelfth graders for five hours in a dance ministry that has over 200 members and 6 different teams by age range. Choreographing 4 dances per year to teach the students, preparing them for bi-annual concerts. Attending monthly staff meetings to discuss student attendance, progress, and performance.
Education
B.A. - English
University of California
Davis
01.2025
Certification
Single Subject Preliminary Credential - Biola University, 12/2025