Professional Highlights
Credentials
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More than ten years' experience teaching K-12 students in public, charter, private, and faith schools
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"Exceeds Standards" Certificate of Recognition from former LAUSD Supt. Vicky Ekchian
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Three California single-subject authorizations: English, Social Science, and Music
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English Language Development authorization (ELA1)
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B.F.A. in Theater Arts (Boston University)
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Currently enrolled in M.A. program (Classical Studies, Villanova University)
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Professional background in the arts (music, theater, and business)
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Reads and writes Spanish competently
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Authorized to teach a variety of electives in the areas of English, Social Science, and Music
CA Preliminary Credential:
Document # 200170434
(English, ELD, Social Science, and Music)
CA BTGDI (BTSA):
Year One completed
Experience
Substitute Teacher - Teachers on Reserve
2019 - present
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On-call Substitute Teacher for various schools in the Los Angeles area
Teacher - Ambassador School of Global Leadership at Robert F. Community Schools (LAUSD)
2016 - 2019
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English, Journalism, and Speech Teacher (Grades 6-12)
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"Exceeds Standards" Certificate of Recognition from former Supt. Vivian Ekchian
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Organized field trips to Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, Disney Hall, and L.A. Times
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Recruitment and Outreach Committee Lead
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UTLA Chapter Chair
Music Producer / Composer - Self, various record and production companies
2008 - 2016
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Clients include Britney Spears, Sia, and Katy Perry.
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Companies include Sony Music, Jive Records, Hear Music (Starbucks), Attacknine, Kinotonik.
Actor / Director - Various theater companies
2000 - 2008
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Theater companies include Santa Clarita Repertory, Pasadena Shakespeare, 24th Street Theater, Long Beach Playhouse, and the Raven Playhouse.
Substitute Teacher - Los Angeles Unified School District
1999 - 2008
Education
Villanova University - M.A., Classical Studies candidate
Boston University - B.F.A., Theater Arts
UCLA Extension - English and Social Science Credentials; CalTPA
National University - Music Credential
Santa Monica College - Spanish and Latin American History; Music Theory
Colburn School - Music Theory
References and letters of recommendation available upon request.
Password to access Sample Lessons / Demos page available upon request.
Passed Exams
CalTPA
CTEL
CBEST
Spanish CSET Subtests I & II (currently pursuing Spanish single subject credential)
(currently pursuing Multiple Subjects credential)
Trainings
Core Knowledge Leadership Training (Core Knowledge Foundation)
Inclusive Schools Institute on Co-Teaching: Urban Education Leaders Collaborative (Cal State L.A.)
Reimagining High School, My Perspectives ELA (LAUSD)
Interrupting Conscious and Unconscious Bias (Museum of Tolerance)
RFK Human Rights Filmmaking Workshop (Linda Guthrie, LAUSD)
VIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children (L.A. Archdiocese)
Technology
Education Platforms: Proficient in Schoology, Canvas, Google Classroom, Jupiter Ed, Socrative, Zoom, Screencastify
Music Software:
Proficient in Garageband, Logic Pro
Journalism / Creative Writing:
Proficient in SNO (School Newspapers Online) and Celtx (cloud-based screenwriting application)