EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF CA, BERKELEY – 2014
CTE Credential: Arts, Entertainment, and Media
Career Technology and Education vocation credential and Advisory Board facilitator certification
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY – 2011 - 2013
Master’s in Education, May 2013
Master’s thesis entitled: “iGeneration: The Social Cognitive Effects of Digital Technology on Teenagers”
Single Subject SB 2042 Content in ENGLISH Teaching Credential #130006859 Issued 01/01/2013
Expiration Date: 02/01/2020 Authorized Subjects: English and drama
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
BFA in Theater and Film, Alumni Scholar
Certificate programs:
COLLEGE BOARD – AP Literature and Composition Instructor training through Stanford University
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
Trained as a restorative justice practitioner, which is an approach to justice that focuses on repairing harm done by fostering dialogue between student victims and student offenders and supporting peace affirming activities.
BRITISH AMERICAN DRAMA ACADEMY
Oxford University, Oxford, England
Summer Shakespeare intensive study program
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL - August 2016 to present
AP Literature teacher
English Language Development (ELD)
SAN RAFAEL HIGH SCHOOL- August 2015 - June 2016
Full time English teacher, classes included:
9th Grade English
9th Grade Honors English
10th Grade English support
11th Grade English/American Literature
Yearbook
RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL, RICHMOND CA – August 2013 – June 2015
Full time English and drama teacher at Richmond High School
Teach AP Lit and Comp, English 3, and drama
Directing credits at Richmond High School include: “The Importance of Being Earnest” (May 2014), RHS Student TED Talks 1 (January 2014) and RHS Student TED Talks 2 (January 2015), “Un Rapping O’Neill” (adaptation of “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”) at East Bay Center for Performing Arts (December 2014), and the upcoming “Bridging the Bridge” in collaboration with Marin Academy in March 2015.
News article on Student TED Talks: http://bayareane.ws/1yJmZgx,
Vimeo news clip on “Un Rapping O’Neill”: http://vimeo.com/114517609
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2005 – 2012 – LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Assisted in a broad range of language arts pedagogy. Responsibilities included running a year-long 5th grade book group, one-on-one reading tutoring for students with IEPs, writers’ workshop skill development, administering DIBELS assessments.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE Excel Summer program - summer 1999 – CREATIVE WRITING TEACHER
Taught creative writing for Putney Excel summer program for high school juniors and seniors with a focus on college preparation. One glowing student review of my success as a teacher was so positive the review was posted on the Putney Excel website for several years, to advertise the excellence of the Putney Excel teaching staff.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (selected list):
GUERILLA PR, INC. – Controller & Principle Officer - 2000-2011 - (www.guerillapr.com)
Managed this online digital marketing and media company’s operations for 10+ years. Active role in strategy, implementation, and client management. Some of GPR’s clients included: Sony, Dolby, Nestle, Yahoo! Coca-Cola, Warner Bros, Red Bull, Viacom, Isuzu, Initiative Media, CBS, Konami and many others.
SUSTAINABLE FAIRFAX – Board member – 2007- 2008
Served on the board of Sustainable Fairfax, a non-profit organization, as Community Education Chairperson. Produced a monthly speaker series on sustainable living with a cross section of green educators lecture topics such as: Panel discussion: “What to Drive If You Must”, “The Truth About Plastic”, “100 Mile Eating”, “Make Your Own Worm Bin”.
“LADIES ROOM” - Director and writer of this short film - in Sundance Film Festival – 1999
Wrote and directed the short film, “Ladies Room”, for Fox/FXM. This short appeared in over 40 Film Festivals including: Sundance, SXSW, Aspen Comedy Festival, LA Independent Film Festival and the Montreal Film Festival where it was awarded the Jury Prize, Just For Laughs, for best short comedy.
PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, LAKESHORE ENTERTAINMENT - 1997-1999
Legal administrator for Lakeshore Entertainment Corp. international acquisitions department on the Paramount studios lot. Thoroughly enjoyed working in the fast paced aggressive film industry environment.
THEATER DIRECTOR
Company member of Tim Robbin’s critically acclaimed Los Angeles based theater company. Directed and participated in a variety of Actors’ Gang productions as well as directed a number of equity-waiver productions in Los Angeles, California. Directing credits furnished upon request.
PROFESSIONAL WRITER
Writer of six completed screenplays; one commissioned by Team Todd (producers of Austin Powers, Alice in Wonderland), one optioned by Maverick Films (Madonna’s Film Company)
INTERESTS
Hiking, gardening, reading, writing, film, environmentalism, culture, yoga, and time with family.
REFERENCES:
Liz Seabury, Principal Sir Francis Drake High School
[email protected]
(415) 453-8770
Chizzie Brown, Sir Francis Drake HS
[email protected]
(415) 453-8770 xt. 4604
Jeaninne Thurston, English Dept Chairperson, San Rafael High School
[email protected]
(415) 485-2330
Summerlyn Sigler, Assistant Principal, Richmond HS
[email protected]
(509) 710-1930
Luz Nunez, BTSA mentor, Richmond HS
[email protected]
(619) 787-1854
Annie Elias, Marin Academy
[email protected]
(415) 482-3257
Michael Leifer, CEO, guerilla PR, Inc.
[email protected]
(213) 725-3037
Tim Weed, Executive Director, Putney Excel Program
[email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF CA, BERKELEY – 2014
CTE Credential: Arts, Entertainment, and Media
Career Technology and Education vocation credential and Advisory Board facilitator certification
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY – 2011 - 2013
Master’s in Education, May 2013
Master’s thesis entitled: “iGeneration: The Social Cognitive Effects of Digital Technology on Teenagers”
Single Subject SB 2042 Content in ENGLISH Teaching Credential #130006859 Issued 01/01/2013
Expiration Date: 02/01/2020 Authorized Subjects: English and drama
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
BFA in Theater and Film, Alumni Scholar
Certificate programs:
COLLEGE BOARD – AP Literature and Composition Instructor training through Stanford University
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
Trained as a restorative justice practitioner, which is an approach to justice that focuses on repairing harm done by fostering dialogue between student victims and student offenders and supporting peace affirming activities.
BRITISH AMERICAN DRAMA ACADEMY
Oxford University, Oxford, England
Summer Shakespeare intensive study program
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL - August 2016 to present
AP Literature teacher
English Language Development (ELD)
SAN RAFAEL HIGH SCHOOL- August 2015 - June 2016
Full time English teacher, classes included:
9th Grade English
9th Grade Honors English
10th Grade English support
11th Grade English/American Literature
Yearbook
RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL, RICHMOND CA – August 2013 – June 2015
Full time English and drama teacher at Richmond High School
Teach AP Lit and Comp, English 3, and drama
Directing credits at Richmond High School include: “The Importance of Being Earnest” (May 2014), RHS Student TED Talks 1 (January 2014) and RHS Student TED Talks 2 (January 2015), “Un Rapping O’Neill” (adaptation of “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”) at East Bay Center for Performing Arts (December 2014), and the upcoming “Bridging the Bridge” in collaboration with Marin Academy in March 2015.
News article on Student TED Talks: http://bayareane.ws/1yJmZgx,
Vimeo news clip on “Un Rapping O’Neill”: http://vimeo.com/114517609
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2005 – 2012 – LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER ASSISTANT
Assisted in a broad range of language arts pedagogy. Responsibilities included running a year-long 5th grade book group, one-on-one reading tutoring for students with IEPs, writers’ workshop skill development, administering DIBELS assessments.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE Excel Summer program - summer 1999 – CREATIVE WRITING TEACHER
Taught creative writing for Putney Excel summer program for high school juniors and seniors with a focus on college preparation. One glowing student review of my success as a teacher was so positive the review was posted on the Putney Excel website for several years, to advertise the excellence of the Putney Excel teaching staff.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (selected list):
GUERILLA PR, INC. – Controller & Principle Officer - 2000-2011 - (www.guerillapr.com)
Managed this online digital marketing and media company’s operations for 10+ years. Active role in strategy, implementation, and client management. Some of GPR’s clients included: Sony, Dolby, Nestle, Yahoo! Coca-Cola, Warner Bros, Red Bull, Viacom, Isuzu, Initiative Media, CBS, Konami and many others.
SUSTAINABLE FAIRFAX – Board member – 2007- 2008
Served on the board of Sustainable Fairfax, a non-profit organization, as Community Education Chairperson. Produced a monthly speaker series on sustainable living with a cross section of green educators lecture topics such as: Panel discussion: “What to Drive If You Must”, “The Truth About Plastic”, “100 Mile Eating”, “Make Your Own Worm Bin”.
“LADIES ROOM” - Director and writer of this short film - in Sundance Film Festival – 1999
Wrote and directed the short film, “Ladies Room”, for Fox/FXM. This short appeared in over 40 Film Festivals including: Sundance, SXSW, Aspen Comedy Festival, LA Independent Film Festival and the Montreal Film Festival where it was awarded the Jury Prize, Just For Laughs, for best short comedy.
PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, LAKESHORE ENTERTAINMENT - 1997-1999
Legal administrator for Lakeshore Entertainment Corp. international acquisitions department on the Paramount studios lot. Thoroughly enjoyed working in the fast paced aggressive film industry environment.
THEATER DIRECTOR
Company member of Tim Robbin’s critically acclaimed Los Angeles based theater company. Directed and participated in a variety of Actors’ Gang productions as well as directed a number of equity-waiver productions in Los Angeles, California. Directing credits furnished upon request.
PROFESSIONAL WRITER
Writer of six completed screenplays; one commissioned by Team Todd (producers of Austin Powers, Alice in Wonderland), one optioned by Maverick Films (Madonna’s Film Company)
INTERESTS
Hiking, gardening, reading, writing, film, environmentalism, culture, yoga, and time with family.
REFERENCES:
Liz Seabury, Principal Sir Francis Drake High School
[email protected]
(415) 453-8770
Chizzie Brown, Sir Francis Drake HS
[email protected]
(415) 453-8770 xt. 4604
Jeaninne Thurston, English Dept Chairperson, San Rafael High School
[email protected]
(415) 485-2330
Summerlyn Sigler, Assistant Principal, Richmond HS
[email protected]
(509) 710-1930
Luz Nunez, BTSA mentor, Richmond HS
[email protected]
(619) 787-1854
Annie Elias, Marin Academy
[email protected]
(415) 482-3257
Michael Leifer, CEO, guerilla PR, Inc.
[email protected]
(213) 725-3037
Tim Weed, Executive Director, Putney Excel Program
[email protected]