Experience 

2011-Current  Teacher, Godinez Fundamental High School; Santa Ana, California

2003-2011  Teacher, Century High School; Santa Ana, California

• English 1-2 College Preparatory English teacher 2003-2004

• English 3-4 College Preparatory and Honors English teacher2003-current

• Special programs and involvement:  

• Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Placement (GHAP) teacher

• Teacher and Team Leader for sophomore TEACH Academy

• Teacher for freshman and sophomore Puente Program through Cal University

• Teacher for sophomore Pathway Project through UCI

• Teacher for Humanities Out There (HOT) program through UCI

• English Department Chairperson 

1999-2003  Teacher, Villa Fundamental Intermediate School; Santa Ana, California

• 7th and 8th grade English

• Coached Cheerleading and Drama

1998-1999   Teacher, Carver Middle School; Orlando, Florida

• 7th grade English

• Coached Drama

Education

1999-2001  National University; Costa Mesa, California

• Obtained a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in Reading Instruction. 

• Completed a CLEAR Credential (professional certification).

• Completed a CLAD Credential for teaching second language learners.

1994-1998  University of Central Florida; Orlando, Florida

• Obtained a Bachelors of Science for Secondary Language Arts Education.

• Completed a 5-year credential (professional certification).

• Attended on a full-paid academic scholarship all years.  

1990-1994  Oviedo High School; Oviedo, Florida

• Graduated with honors.