SUMMARY

Helping adolescents understand the world and their place within it

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Madison: M.S. Curriculum & Instruction - ELA & ESL | 2016

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: B.A. Studio Arts, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa | 2000

LICENSURE

Communication Arts & Literature, grades 5-12, Minnesota

English as a Second Language, grades 7-12, Minnesota

WORK EXPERIENCE

International School of Beijing, Beijing, China | 2023-present

Middle School Humanities, Electives, Mentoring

6th and 8th Grade Humanities (ELA and Social Studies, Elective Course Design: storytelling and zine-making), Mentoring/Homeroom teacher, Experiential Learning trips, Modern Classrooms implementation

St. Paul American School, Hanoi, Vietnam | 2021-2023

Middle School and High School Language Arts and Advisory

3 Year MS Curriculum Arc Development, MS Department Lead, MS Leadership Team

9th Grade Curriculum Design, Experiential Learning trips, Modern Classrooms implementation

Murray Middle School, St. Paul, MN | 2018-2021

6th Grade ELA, Mythology Elective course, Advisory

ESL and Special Education co-teaching; in-person and online course design; Educational Leadership Team, Advisory Committee

Great River Montessori School, St. Paul, MN | 2017-2018, 2021

Adolescent (Grades 7/8) Humanities Guide

Public Charter School; Advisory Curriculum Development; Experiential Learning (travel, camping, theater, cycling), Curriculum Design and Implementation, Designed Action Research unit for entire level during pandemic learning

Harding High School, St. Paul, MN  | 2018, 2019

Summer School Grade 10 ELA Credit Recovery

Designed and taught curriculum to support student progress toward graduation

Humboldt High School, St. Paul, MN  | 2016-2017

6th Grade ELA and Advisory

ESL co-teaching, Behavior Support Committee

Student Teaching, Madison, WI | 2015-2016

Wingra Democratic School (private), Monona Grove High School, LaFollette High School, Malcolm Shabazz Alternative High School

Implemented curriculum of cooperating teachers and designed original units and courses

Shanghai American School, Shanghai, China | 2013-2015

Substitute Teacher in elementary and secondary levels, built relationships with staff and students

Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MN | 2003-2005

Special Education Paraprofessional

Relationships with staff and parents; emotional, behavioral and academic support in setting three EBD classroom

Korean International School, Tianjin, China | 2001

ESL Teacher

Created and taught 5th grade ESL curriculum

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential - Fall 2024

Conference to Restore Humanity - Human Restoration Project - July 2024

Modern Classrooms Mentorship Program - Spring 2024

EARCOS Teaching Conference - March 2024

Neurodiversity: A New Approach for Students with Special Needs - American College of Education

Engagement Strategies for the 21st Century Thinking Classroom - American College of Education

ADHD: Focusing, Learning, Teaching - American College of Education

Modern Classrooms Project Training

Learning That Transfers: Level 3 Educator badge

International Montessori Training Institute: 3-Stage Learning Cycle Series

International Montessori Training Institute: Orientation to Adolescence

Dominican University: Trauma & the Brain Course

Apple Teacher Certification

Montessori for Social Justice Conferences, 2018 & 2019

SPPS (St. Paul Public Schools, MN): Equity Summit with Dr. Christopher Emdin

SPPS: DigitalWorks Trainings, introductory and advanced

SPPS: Building Healthy Relationships: Interrupting Sexual Violence

SPPS: Introduction to Karen Culture, Introduction to Somali Culture

American Federation of Teachers: Behavior Management Course

St. Paul Federation of Educators: Restorative Practices Conference

Science Museum of Minnesota: Science House Equitable Practices Trainings

Minnesota Department of Education: Restorative Practices in Schools

Mindful Schools: Mindfulness Fundamentals

ENvOY Classroom Management

Innocent Classroom Teacher Training

Madison, Wisconsin YWCA: Restorative Practices Level I

University of Minnesota: Continuing education credits in Cultural Studies and Anthropology

STRENGTHS

Fostering student leadership and collaboration

Promoting student metacognition and executive functioning

Small group discussion protocols

Seeing the big picture of student experience

Creative curriculum design with Universal Design in mind

Designing supportive classroom environments

Team leadership and communication

Continuous learning and reflection

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Administrator | 2012-14

Shanghai Mamas expat community

Managed memberships, online forum design, weekly newsletters

Director of Operations | 2007-12

Blooma Prenatal Education Center, Minneapolis, MN

Designed and managed human resources procedures, course schedules, web presence and newsletters, employee training & support, client support

Small Business Co-Owner & Wellness Practitioner | 2008-13

Chakra Khan Wellness

Supported client wellness, managed practitioner space rental  and community arts events

Independent Practitioner | 2005-08

Shiatsu Massage Therapy

Artist’s Assistant | 2002-2003

Client and art production logistics support for Minneapolis artist

AmeriCorps Public Service | 2001-2002

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater

Community Arts education and collaboration in schools, parks and the May Day Parade & Festival attended by over 30,000 community members; AmeriCorps training in Youth Work & community care