Experienced educator and advocate with a deep passion for social justice and civic engagement. Service and advocacy for historically marginalized racial groups through educational and research based lens. Experience in advancing educational goals and planning equity-focused lessons to address disparities in education, employment, food insecurity, voter suppression, and other racial injustices. Applies excellent relationship-building, communication, and project management skills to garner attention for racial inequity concerns.
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Osseo Area Schools, Park Center Senior High IB World School
Brooklyn Park, MN
07.2019 - Current
Create, plan, and deliver culturally relevant and equity based curriculum to students grades 9-12.
Educated students regarding national and global social issues
Increased Professional Learning Goal targets by 20% every year
Piloted communication tool to better reach non-native English speaking families
Served on BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) Development Team
Mentor for Student-Led groups, gaining over 50 students for weekly gatherings.
Social Studies Teacher
Blaine High School
, MN
01.2018 - 01.2019
Served on district curriculum writing for pilot year of African American Studies course
Educational Equity Book Club Participant.
Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
Student Council Lead Sponsor
Vista PEAK Preparatory
Aurora, CO
05.2017 - 06.2018
Lead teacher of Student Leadership Class
Planned student events, Community Outreach, and Leadership Development activities
Supervised a team of 8 adult sponsors
Managed budget of over $40,000
Social Studies Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
, CO
10.2014 - 06.2018
Collaborate with subject teachers in Student Achievement Leadership Teams
Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps National And Community Service
St. Paul , MN
2007 - 2010
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Assisted with community resources, including healthcare, mental health, appointment scheduling, insurance and food stamps.
Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Assisted families in developing and maintaining support network by identifying and utilizing community resources and services.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Assisted with researching grants and grant writing tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Secondary Social Studies Licensure
Augsburg College
01.2019 - 01.2020
Teaching the Culturally Linguistically Diverse - undefined
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies and International Political Science
Winona State University
Skills
Equity Focused
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Leadership
Serve on Restorative Practices Development team and support schoolwide implementation of Restorative Justice Practices
Serve on Multi-Tiered Support System committee to develop and implement alternative academic and behavioral supports
Lead Learner responsible for training and support of staff for schoolwide integration of Project Based Learning practices
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Osseo Area Schools, Park Center Senior High IB World School
07.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Education, Secondary Social Studies Licensure
Augsburg College
01.2019 - 01.2020
Social Studies Teacher
Blaine High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Council Lead Sponsor
Vista PEAK Preparatory
05.2017 - 06.2018
Social Studies Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
10.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies and International Political Science
Winona State University
Teaching the Culturally Linguistically Diverse - undefined
Regis University
Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps National And Community Service
2007 - 2010
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