Leadership Experience

Downey Unified School District (July 2024-Present)

Principal, Alameda Elementary School

• Lead data-driven instruction to improve student achievement across all grade levels.

• Foster a collaborative school culture focused on academic and social-emotional growth.

• Ensure campus safety, emergency readiness, and effective day-to-day operations.

• Manage site budget, staffing, and compliance with district and state policies.

• Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified staff to support professional growth.

• Collaborate with Educational Services to implement curriculum and assessment initiatives.

• Build strong relationships with educational partners through communication and engagement.

Downey Unified School District (July 2021-July2024)

Vice Principal, Price Elementary School (July 2023-July 2024)
Vice Principal, Gallatin Elementary School (July 2021-July 2023)

• Implemented district initiatives and instructional improvement

• Coordinated the School Safety Committee

• Supported Apple Distinguished School application process

• Supervised and evaluated certificated teaching staff

• Facilitated the development of a PBIS program

• Increased student attendance through communication with families and staff

• Assisted in planning and providing staff development

Downey Unified School District (Summers 2021-2024)

STEAMworks Principal

• Staffed, organized, and lead STEAM summer program

• Supported and mentored TK-5th grade teachers ● Ensured a safe and enriching environment for students and staff

• Implemented a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program schoolwide

• Participated in STEAM curriculum development

• Effectively managed budget to provide teacher materials and student PBIS incentives

• Developed Community Time Program focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Downey Unified School District (August 2019-August 2021)

Categorical Resource Teacher, Unsworth Elementary School

• Coordinator for Title I and English Learner (EL) Programs

• Administrative Designee when Principal and Vice Principal are off-campus

• Facilitated schoolwide intervention program to service at-risk students

• Performed PD trainings for staff on instructional technology and EL strategies

• Coordinated schoolwide data analysis to enhance student learning

• Led SST & Student Team for At-Risk Students (STARS) meetings

• Managed School Site Council (SSC) and English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Teaching Experience

Downey Unified School District (August 2016-May 2019)

Elementary School Teacher, Rio Hondo Elementary School

• Taught first-grade (2 years) and fourth-grade (1 year)

• Fourth-Grade PLC/Grade Level Lead Teacher

• Teacher Technology Lead (TTL) for entire school

• Recruited to mentor, observe, and support a new teacher to help enhance behavior management

• Served as a First-grade ELA Curriculum Writing Member (2 years)

• Trained in Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

STEAMworks, Downey Unified School District (June 2018-July 2018)

K/1st Grade School Teacher, Rio Hondo Elementary

• STEAM instruction to kindergarten and first grade students

• Utilized Project-based learning (PBL)

• Integrated gamification into lessons to increase engagement

Barstow Unified School District (August 2015-June 2016)

1st/2nd Grade School Teacher, Skyline North Elementary School

• Led whole and small group instruction to differentiate for first- and second-grade students

• Implemented PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)

• Assisted PTA to fundraise over $2,000 

College for Kids, Mission Viejo, CA (June 2011-August 2015)

Lead Recreational Guide

• Successfully scheduled, evaluated, and supervised 15 recreational leaders

• Managed staff members and children to create a safe and thriving environment

• Taught a variety of classes 

Fullerton School District  (October 2013-June 2015)

Anaheim Union High School District                                     

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Substitute Teacher

• Taught K-12 in multiple subjects, math, science, ELA, history, P.E., Chinese, Drama, & Music

• Instituted positive management strategies to support challenging behaviors

• Preferred substitute for over 20 teachers 

Department of Communications, CSUF (January 2014-December 2014)

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Assisted faculty with instruction, exams, grading essays, and mentoring students

• Delivered lessons about social media, and research and theory 

• Created and implemented study plans to increase students’ learning and grades 

America Reads and Counts, CSUF  (October 2010-May 2013)

Tutor/Teacher’s Aide

• Tutored and mentored students in grades K-6 to positively affect their reading and math skills 

• Assisted with any activities that benefited the students’ educational growth 

• Supported students’ technological development 

Kids Factory, Lake Forest, CA  (September 2007-August 2009)

Recreational Leader      

• Coordinated a free after school program for low SES elementary school students  

• Facilitated physical education development to improve students’ health

• Implemented fun and interactive sport games 

• Skills

• Outstanding ability to manage the school budget to improve student achievement

• Create a positive school culture focused on a growth mindset

• Advanced technical skills in G Suite and Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and students

• Computer skills to instruct students on basic coding through laptops and iPad devices

• Effective presentation delivery with slide shows, graphic design and reporting