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After completing my master’s degree and teaching credential at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, I feel confident that my background will make me a desirable candidate at your school. As an undergraduate, I double majored in the humanities for English and Film & Media Studies at UC Irvine. As a graduate student at Cal Poly, I had the pleasure to teach for the English Department during the Academic year 2016-2017. Currently, I am teaching many different English courses at Reedley High School.
Work
Experience
English Teacher, Reedley High School
English 2, English 3 Courses
JUNE 2022- PRESENT
After marrying and moving this past year, I became the English 3 Department Lead for RHS.
English Teacher & Dept. Head, Coast Union High School
AP Literature, 12th, 10th, & ELD English Courses
JUNE 2018 - JUNE 2022
As an English teacher, I am responsible for giving students a rigorous, well-rounded education while working with other teaching staff to set goals, objectives, and establishing critical thinking skills.
Co-Teaching, Morro Bay High School
10th & 11th Grade English Courses
AUGUST 2017- JUNE 2018
Co-Taught 10th & 11th grade English with my cooperating teacher, while meeting all CA State standards for selected grades. During this program, I have created and developed lesson plans with EL practices in mind, communicated with parents and assigned grades all while promoting critical thinking skills daily.
English 134: Writing & Rhetoric Instructor
California Polytechnic State University
SEPTEMBER 2016 - JUNE 2017
English 134 teaches students to complicate and confront the ways in which they already think about writing. The purpose of this class is to help students become critical and informed readers and writers of all kinds of texts, no matter in what form--whether online, screen, or paper.
Writing and Rhetoric Center - Tutor/ Counselor
California Polytechnic State University
JANUARY 2016 - APRIL 2018
As a writing center tutor and WPE/ English 150 Counselor, I work with student peers to clarify their ideas and organizational skills during their writing thought process.
Summerwood Inn & Winery - Tasting Room Associate
Summerwood Winery Tasting Room
JUNE 2017 - AUGUST 2018
As a tasting room attendant and team member, it is my job to guide guests through a wine tasting experience with customer service and wine knowledge.
Substitute Teacher, Several Counties -- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
AUGUST 2013 - JUNE 2018
I have been a substitute teacher in many different school districts including Dinuba Unified, Orosi/Cutler Unified, Burbank, LAUSD, and Coastal Union.
Graduate Apprentice - Teaching Apprentice
California Polytechnic State University
JANUARY 2016 - MARCH 2016
Skills
AP Literature and Composition:
AP Course Certified Teacher
Expository Reading & Writing Course
ERWC Course Certified Teacher
Google Certified Educator
Level 1
Teacher Coach: Mock Trial (2021-2022)
Coast Union High School
Soccer Coach: (2018-2022)
Coast Union High School
Undocu-Ally Certificated
CPR Certificated
Substitute Teaching License
Day to Day 30 Day Permit
CTC Certificate of Clearance
Film Experience:
Production Assistant
Script Doctor
Assistant Director
Leadership & Communication Skills
Languages
Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development
CLAD Certificate
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Single Subject Credential Program - English
AUGUST 2017 - JUNE 2018 GPA: 3.9
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Masters Degree in English Literature
SEPTEMBER 2015 - JUNE 2017 GPA: 3.5
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts
SEPTEMBER 2009 - JUNE 2013 GPA: 3.2
I received a double major Bachelor of Arts from UC Irvine in English Literature and Film & Media Studies.
The University of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Shakespeare on Film & Art History
JUNE - AUGUST 2011 GPA: 4.0
I had the pleasure of studying abroad the summer before my Junior year at UC Irvine; studying literature at the University of Cambridge's third oldest college--Pembroke College (founded in 1347)--was an unforgettable experience.
