
Resume
I am a teacher and lifelong learner, who is passionate about fostering a classroom environment where students' culture is represented so that they can thrive. I am an advocate for Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy and strive to teach others about it.
Accomplishments
Education
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I received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities with a double major in Spanish Language and Literature from Michigan State University in August of 2021. I also completed a minor in American Indian and Indigenous Studies during that time.
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Afterwards, I went back to Michigan State for a Masters of Arts in Education with two concentrations: P-12 Education and Higher and Adult Education Leadership and Sports Coaching and Leadership Concentration. I will graduate in August of 2023.
Work Experience
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During my time in undergraduate I served as both a Residents Assistant and Student Success Mentor helping to develop my interpersonal skills.
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I began to work as a Teacher's Aide for the 2020-2021 school year.
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I also worked as a substitute teacher in the state of Michigan from 2018-2021.
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I then accepted a full time teaching position in Washington as a Middle School Spanish teacher from 2021-2023.
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Now I work as a Middle School STEAM teacher.
Skills
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Spanish- C2 Proficiency
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Proficient in Microsoft office and Google Workspace
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Experience with
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Google Classroom
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Zoom
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Schoology
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D2L BrightSpace
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Apple Classroom
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Canva
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Apple Distinguished Teacher
Hobbies
While not working, my family enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring. My husband and I have been to 6 National Parks and countless State Parks in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
The Future
Starting August 2024, I will be attending Michigan State University for the Doctorate in K-12 Educational Administration program. For this program, I was awarded the University Distinguished Fellowship, College Dean’s Scholar Award, and College Top-Ranked Recruitment Fellowship.