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Certified teacher with leadership experience leveraging a joy for content and an engaging, collaborative approach to deliver impactful results.
Core Competencies
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing|Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Certificate in Secondary Education |Rio Salado College, Mesa, AZ
Certificate in Nonprofit Management |Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Certificate in Digital Marketing|University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing |University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Professional Experience
CREATIVE VISIONS| Malibu,CA |Vice President of Impact Education|September 2016 - Present
Leveraged leadership and curriculum development expertise to spearhead impactful educational initiatives for a UN-affiliated non-profit.
Courses: Grades 9-12 English, Honors 10th English, AP Literature
Electives: Creative Writing, Film & Literature
Cultivated a thriving classroom environment that fostered student success and the joy of learning.
Certified teacher with leadership experience leveraging a joy for content and an engaging, collaborative approach to deliver impactful results.
Core Competencies
- Subject Matter Expertise (English, Literature, Creative Writing)
- Engaging Instruction
- Visionary Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking Development
- Differentiation Skills
- Assessment Mastery
- Passion for Humanities
- Technology Integration
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Professional Development
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing|Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Certificate in Secondary Education |Rio Salado College, Mesa, AZ
Certificate in Nonprofit Management |Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Certificate in Digital Marketing|University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing |University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Professional Experience
CREATIVE VISIONS| Malibu,CA |Vice President of Impact Education|September 2016 - Present
Leveraged leadership and curriculum development expertise to spearhead impactful educational initiatives for a UN-affiliated non-profit.
- Leads the Impact Education Department, overseeing curriculum development, program management, and strategic partnerships to achieve the organization's social change mission through creative action.
- Successfully developed a comprehensive educational ecosystem, including an online, standards-aligned curriculum and the Impact Education Learning Hub, CV Changemakers.
- Cultivated and expanded strategic partnerships with organizations like Discovery Education, InnerView, and the Arts for Healing Justice Network.
- Directs the development and implementation of the department's strategic goals, ensuring program growth and effectiveness.
- Co-administered the #CreateConnectCare Youth Mental Health Initiative, promoting mental health awareness and opportunities for youth to engage in creative expression.
- Produced CV Changemakers Online Learning Hub, a creative storytelling curriculum anchored in multimedia and advocacy fundamentals.
- Engineered the Creative Visions Classroom Program, a hybrid program engaging students through inquiry, discovery, and action-oriented learning.
- Created a template for high school and college internships and mentorship through the Visionary Intern program.
- Conducted educator training sessions on various topics, including social action curriculum and creative storytelling, including designing an LAUSD-accredited workshop for the Museum of Tolerance
- Established strong partnerships with educational and youth organizations to maximize program reach and impact, including, but not limited to, Discovery Education, InnerView, Arts for Healing Justice Network, Jhpiego (a Johns Hopkins affiliate), and Youth Guidance.
Courses: Grades 9-12 English, Honors 10th English, AP Literature
Electives: Creative Writing, Film & Literature
Cultivated a thriving classroom environment that fostered student success and the joy of learning.
- Increased student achievement, maintaining a 90% pass rate on state English exams.
- Developed and implemented engaging, thematic lesson plans aligned with standards for all grade levels (9-12).
- Fostered student creativity through project-based learning experiences and initiatives like Poetry Night and Career Week.
- Provided leadership within the school community by co-chairing the ELA department, sponsoring the Student Council, and managing Freshman Orientation.
- Effectively communicated with parents, guardians, and stakeholders to ensure student success.
- Joan Frazier Memorial Award for the Arts (2001)
- Sylvan Silver Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010)
- Most Inspirational Teacher, Combs High School (2011-2012, 2017-2018)
- Kiwanis Teacher of the Month (2013)
- Educator's Choice Content Award (2015)