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EDUCATION

2023 – Present University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA

Master of Science in Education, Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development
• Expected July 2024
• GPA: 4.0

2014 – 2018 Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Math Education
• SB 2042 Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics; English Learners Authorization
• Minor: Hispanic Studies
• GPA: 3.95
• Honors: Summa cum laude; Outstanding Student in Mathematics Education; Regent Scholar

Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 Pepperdine University | Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Studied language, history, and culture and traveled extensively through South America

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2019 – Spring 2023 Stanley Middle School | Lafayette, CA | Math Teacher
• Taught six periods of math, including Math 6, Math 7, and Accelerated Math 7.
• Collaborated with department to explore and integrate new math curriculum.
• Co-taught classes of students with diverse needs, alongside a special education teacher.
• Taught remotely in 2020 and served on the Ed Tech Team, evaluating tech tools to equip teachers.

Summer 2021 – Fall 2022 Independent Math Tutor | Contra Costa County, CA
• Planned and taught math lessons for individual and group tutoring sessions.

Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 Mariners Christian School | Costa Mesa, CA | Math Teacher
• Taught Math 7 to 85 students through various teaching methods, including project-based learning.
• Differentiated learning in core classes and supplemented Enhanced class with enrichment material.
• Built community in a Homeroom class and communicated students’ progress with parent.

Spring 2018 Calabasas High School | Calabasas, CA | Full-time Student Teacher

• Worked with 140 high-school students in the classroom for fifteen weeks.
• Completed a four-week full take-over, assuming all responsibilities for five periods of geometry.
• Attended professional development and worked closely with mentor teacher to plan lessons.

Fall 2017 Woodland Hills Academy | Woodland Hills, CA | Part-time Student Teacher
• Taught mathematics to 60 eighth-grade students in a diverse classroom setting.
• Collaborated with mentor teacher to plan lessons, grade coursework, and assess student progress.

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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Fall 2023 – Present University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Research Assistant

• Worked with Dr. Doug Frye and doctoral candidate Lynn Hu to advance research in cognitive development.
• Recruited study participants and collected data for a story study on conflict choice with 4 to 8 year olds.
• Collaborated in research design on a study based in theory of mind and motivation.

Summer 2017 and 2018 Frontier Ranch Mission Springs | Scotts Valley, CA | Camp and Team Counselor
• Fully responsible for the well-being of campers between the ages of nine and fourteen for nine weeks.
• Mentored campers and college-aged counselors, led discussions and organized team-building activities.

Spring 2017 – Spring 2018 Pepperdine University, Natural Science Division | Malibu, CA
Teacher’s Assistant for Transition to Abstract Mathematics and Calculus II
• Graded weekly assignments and held office hours to give students individualized instruction.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Summer 2021 Concordia University | Saint Paul, MN

Social Justice in the Math Classroom

Summer 2020 Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD

Differentiating Instruction in the 21st Century Classroom

Summer 2020 Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH

Creating Meaningful Relationships and Setting Boundaries With Your Students

SKILLS

Computer • Thorough knowledge of Zoom, Google Classroom, Google Drive, Aeries, and Microsoft Suite
• Proficient at Smart Notebook

Language • Spanish (Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking)

Performing Arts • Extensive musical theatre, dance, and vocal training and performance
• Participation in award-winning, high-school choral productions

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

California Mathematics Council Membership

Silicon Valley Mathematics Institute Membership