Administrator Experience
Assistant Principal, Sunnyslope Elementary
Hollister School District
Hollister, California July 2025- present
- Lead 504 and Student Study Team meetings and attend individualized education plan meetings for special education students
- Lead the site MTSS team where we match student interventions to best support student learning and social emotional needs
- Coach and support new teachers with classroom management
- Serve as the site representative for the district differentiated assistance review team
- Facilitate with the implementation of restorative justice practices and student discipline
Restructured the academic day to ensure students received daily designated English Language Development and increased the number of instructional minutes dedicated to math and language arts. This resulted in an increase in the number of students approaching and or meeting standards in the Math and ELA CAASPP. Our English Language Learners also increased by 21.2 points compared to the previous year.
Superintendent/Principal
San Lucas Union Elementary School District
San Lucas, California July 2024- June 2025
- Managed all Human Resources, Food Services and Facilities programs
- Obtained a $20,000 Social Emotional Learning Mini Grant (CALHope) and established a school social emotional learning space
- Oversaw Title1, After School, Special Education and Professional Development budgets
- Collaborated with architects and contractors on the design and budget for a DG Track and site improvement project
- Established daily English Language Development instruction within the daily school schedule
- Established a visual arts program, with a community showing held in partnership with a local non profit, Sol Treasures, May 2025
- Developed, coordinated, and supervised student support services, including but not limited to extracurricular activities, pupil personnel services, health services, library services, and technology support services
Co- Administrator 2023 - 2024
North Monterey County Middle School
North Monterey County Unified School District
- Developed a student Public Service Exploratory course for Tier 2 students, which resulted in increased overall GPAs and a reduction and or elimination of behavior referrals for 63% of enrolled students
- Led weekly MTSS meetings to address the academic and social emotional needs of the student population
- Developed the site LCAP, gathered stakeholder input, and completed the annual update and goals, actions and services
- Coordinated with counselors to lead 504’s and review course selections
- Developed a Tier 1 tutoring club in conjunction with NEST, the district after school program
- Worked closely with the homeless and foster youth coordinator to provide supports and services to students and families
- Served as the Community Schools pilot site for the district
Principal, Echo Valley Elementary 2021- 2023
Assistant Principal, Echo Valley Elementary 2019-2021
North Monterey County Unified School District
- Selected as a California Turnaround Arts school
- Developed and provided professional development to certificated staff on MTSS, Achievement Team Cycles, and daily designated ELD
- Created a family and community wellness event, known as Flipper Fest. This event included student performances and brought in community partners to promote health and wellness.
- Planned and led parent group meetings, such as School Site Council, ELAC and Cafecitos. Presented on a variety of topics such as the school safety plan, cyber safety and cyberbullying, LCAP, and college and career readiness
- Coordinated safety, security, and emergency preparedness training by developing, scheduling, and/or facilitating training for staff, students, and public safety officials relating to school safety, security, and emergency preparedness
- Served as the lead for the Student Attendance Review Team and developed an initiative to increase average daily attendance.
Assistant Principal 2018-2019
R.O. Hardin & Sunnyslope Elementary
Hollister School District
- Developed a Tier 1 Positive Behavior Intervention and Support system at R.O. Hardin that was presented to students, classified, and certificated staff via an interactive training
- Aligned safety drills and procedures and restructured the evacuation plan with input from ICS4 Schools, the district safety consultant
- Addressed student behaviors in a restorative justice format and followed up with all parties and parents
- Created an incremental discipline rubric for the site in addition to updating the referral process with the goal of developing a more positive school climate
- Collaborated with district facilities to create updated site safety plans for both elementary sites
- Attended, led and participated in parent group meetings such as the English Language Advisory Council, the District English Language Advisory Council, and parent teacher clubs
- Assisted in the coordination and supervision of student performances, presentations, assemblies and activities
Classroom Teacher Experience
Hollister Dual Language Academy
8th grade English, ELD and Math Teacher
Hollister Elementary School District, Hollister, Ca
2016- 2018
Santa Teresa Elementary
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2 and 4
Oak Grove School District, San Jose, Ca
2013-2016
Parkview Elementary
Long Term Substitute, Grades 1 and 5
Oak Grove School District, San Jose, Ca
2011-2013
Edenvale Elementary
Instructional Assistant & Student Teacher
Oak Grove School District, San Jose, Ca
2008-2010
- Instructor for English8, Math8 and Algebra 1. Implemented Common Core with emphasis on English Language development and student centered strategies
- Associated Student Body Activities Director: Increased student engagement and participation with development of schoolwide programs such as the Community Care Kit Drive, Pennies for Patients, lunchtime sports tournaments, and the newly formed safety team
- Associated Student Body founder: Implemented a leadership class and program with a focus on restorative justice curriculum, Capturing Kids Hearts
- Administrative designee: Performed administrative duties in absence of principal- student discipline and supervision
- Parent Club teacher representative: Attended monthly parent club meetings and reported on upcoming events and assessments
- Parent Appreciation committee lead: Led a team of five teachers in organizing and hosting the annual parent appreciation event for approximately 100 parent volunteers
- Migrant after school teacher: Implemented English and math enrichment activities for 8th grade migrant students in an after school setting
Elementary Teacher, Oak Grove School District, San Jose, California, 95119 2011-2016
- Taught 2nd and 4th grade at Santa Teresa Elementary, 2013-2016
- Latino Kids Club teacher representative, Santa Teresa Elementary 2014-2016: Led a group of 30 Latino students in a project based learning after school club created to develop student presentation skills and opportunities to interact with established Latino role models and guest speakers. A student created culminating research project on how to improve the community was presented by the students to 50 parents and community members
- Taught 1st and 5th grade at Parkview Elementary, 2011-2013
- Koffee Klatch (African American Parent Committee) teacher representative, Parkview Elementary, 2012- 2013
Accomplishments and Recognition
- Awarded CALHope Grant, 2025
- Awarded California Turn Around Arts School, 2023
- Recipient of the Hollister School District Certificated Employee of the Year award for Teaching, 2018
- Recipient of the Oak Grove School District Vision Award for Community Involvement, 2016, for actively participating in programs, organizations, and activities which made a significant positive contribution to the Oak Grove schools, the educational community and the community at large.
- Recipient of the Oak Grove School District Vision Award for Quality Instruction, 2013, for developing and implementing a variety of instructional strategies which consistently matched the delivery of curriculum with the learning style of students and provided positive student results.