Distinguished educator with a passion for culturally responsive teaching at Lake Washington School District. Proficient in IEP implementation and data analysis, I promote equitable, inclusive learning environments that celebrate diversity while fostering student confidence and academic growth through innovative, engaging lessons. Committed to collaboration and continuous improvement, I lead professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lake Washington School District
Kirkland
08.2016 - Current
Foster a student-centered classroom environment that nurtures social-emotional growth, creativity, and academic curiosity through the lens of culturally responsive teaching.
Nurture students' love for learning, resilience, and responsibility using Building Thinking Classrooms and Visual Thinking Strategies protocols.
Collaborate with special education staff to implement IEPs and 504s, ensuring meaningful accommodations and support for students with diverse needs.
Maintain strong communication with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders through meetings, calls, and emails to foster partnerships in student development.
Integrate authentic, culturally responsive, kinetic activities, and technology to enhance learning experiences and critical thinking skills.
Organize real-world learning opportunities, such as field trips, guest speakers, and classroom projects, to connect lessons to students' lives using UDL frameworks.
Create a safe and respectful environment for growth, integrating anti-bias and anti-racist learning.
Design innovative lessons aligned with state standards and student interests, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches, and data-driven interventions.
Participate in professional development to renew teaching strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximize student engagement, using culturally responsive teaching.
Lead professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
Remedial Math Coach
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle
09.2013 - 06.2015
Provided mentorship to middle school students to foster confidence and strengthen math skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06-2016
Associate of Arts - Education
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA
03-2013
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
Ecole Superieure De Journalisme
Paris, France
06-1994
Skills
Culturally responsive teaching
IEP implementation
Data analysis
Visual thinking strategies
Classroom management
Universal design for learning
Affiliations
avid reader, podcast listener, baker and cook.
sailor, explorer of the PNW.
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited
German
Limited
Accomplishments
Symetra Award Heroes in the Classroom Recipient (2019)
Pre-service Internship Mentor
Student Growth Goal Building Facilitator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Lake Washington School District
08.2016 - Current
Remedial Math Coach
Seattle Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Washington University
Associate of Arts - Education
Seattle Central College
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
Ecole Superieure De Journalisme
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