Passionate and versatile educator with nearly two decades of experience teaching middle and high school English, drama, and leadership. Proven ability to foster student engagement through innovative curriculum design, gamification, and a student-centered approach to learning. Accomplished actor, writer, and improv performer, bringing a creative edge to the classroom. Dedicated to promoting social-emotional growth, school spirit, and extracurricular success through a range of student-led initiatives and club leadership.
• Designed and taught differentiated English curricula for general, co-taugh, and honors students, consistently achieving high academic growth and student engagement.
• Established and led the Associated Student Body (ASB) program at Beverly Vista Middle School, creating impactful school events and building leadership skills in students for three years.
• Created and taught a middle school entrepreneurship elective focused on real-world applications, creative problem-solving, and innovation.
• Directed and managed lunchtime Improv Dogs Club, facilitating performances and skill-building exercises that enhanced student confidence and creativity.
• Produced and hosted the Dogcast web announcement vlog during the pandemic to keep students connected and informed.
• Awarded Advisor of the Year from the American Heart Association and received a PTA Spotlight Recognition Award.
• Secured and utilized over $24,000 in educational grants to enhance classroom experiences with gamification and virtual reality technologies.
• Instructed junior and senior-level English, coordinated student leadership events, including dances and pep rallies.
• Led courses in creative writing, filmmaking, and infotainment for pre-college students through the UCLA Summer Discovery Program.
• Adapted instructional methods across all grade levels, maintaining consistent and effective classroom practices.
• Adapted instructional methods across all grade levels, maintaining consistent and effective classroom practices.
English Language Arts Instruction
Drama and Theater Education
Student Leadership Development (ASB)
Curriculum Design and Differentiated Instruction
Classroom and Behavior Management
Extracurricular Activity Coordination
Creative Writing, Playwriting, and Directing
Technology Integration (Google Classroom, StudySync, Canva, AI, Windows, etc)
Public Speaking and Improvisational Training
• Advisor of the Year, American Heart Association
• PTA Spotlight Recognition, El Rodeo School
• Beverly Hills Education Foundation Grant ($4,000 for gamified classroom)
• California Teachers Association Grant ($20,000 for VR headsets)
• Recipient of Playwriting Awards from the Kennedy Center National College Theater Festival
• Screenwriting Competitions