Areas of Expertise
I have experience in organizational leadership, teaching, and public speaking.
My skills include presenting and the use of presentation software, professional writing, networking, and being bilingual.
I currently hold substitute teaching licenses for the State of Nevada and the Washoe Country School District.
I have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment; NDoE Teaching and Training End-of-Program Technical Assessment; NDoE Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment; and, the Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis Exam (5752).
Teaching
November 2024 - July 2025
Long Term Substitute
Social Studies Department
Procter R. Hug High School
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Directed whole class instruction and assessment
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Responsible for curriculum planning, development, and implementation in conjunction with push-in specialists
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Implemented family engagement strategies utilizing bilingual and interpersonal skills
August 2024 - November 2024
Apprentice Teacher
Social Studies Department
Procter R. Hug High School
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Led and supported whole class instruction and assessment for 240 students over a 14 week period
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Responsible for curriculum planning, development, and implementation under supervision of a Master Lead Teacher mentor
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Implemented family engagement strategies utilizing bilingual and interpersonal skills
May 2024 - Present
Teacher & Counselor
Champions - KinderCare
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Served as a member of a 9 person team delivering care to 60+ children ages 5-10
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Led and supported educational activities in whole class and small group setting
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Developed and implemented site-specific curriculum and activities to demonstrate flexibility in meeting student and family needs
September 2022 - November 2023
Practicum Student
Washoe County School District & University of Nevada, Reno
June - July 2023
Counselor
Caughlin Club Kids
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Whole group instruction of 2 lessons for 12th graders
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Whole group instruction of 2 lessons for 6th graders
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Provided teaching assistance for a 6th grade classroom
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Developed lesson plans and materials used for instruction
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Served as a member of a 4 person team delivering care to 30-40 children ages 4-10
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Led educational writing, reading, science, and math activities in whole class and small group settings
September 2016 - May 2022
Kindergarten through Third Grade Educator
Temple Sinai Reno
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Responsible for curriculum planning and lesson delivery, conflict resolution, parent relations, and classroom maintenance
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Digitized K-3 curriculums to provide learning opportunities for students during COVID-19 lockdowns
Public Speaking
January 2024 - March 2024
Panelist
People of the Pack CULTURS
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Interviewed for a documentary about multiculturalism and hidden diversity
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Interview with KUNR Public Radio (available here)
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Panel on multiculturalism and hidden diversity at the University of Nevada, Reno
January 2022 - December 2023
President & Director of Administration
Multicultural Greek Council
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MGC Ball Farewell Address, Dec 2023 (150 attendees)
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MGC Yard Show at UNR's Wolf it Down Midnight Pancake Feed, August 2023 (500+ attendees)
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MGC Spring Yard Show, February 2023 (200 attendees)
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MGC Yard Show at UNR's Wolf it Down Midnight Pancake Feed, August 2022 (500+ attendees)
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MGC's Got Talent Fundraiser, May 2022 (100 attendees)
2019
Speaker
Nevada Interfaith Association
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Youth speaker representing Northern Nevada's Jewish community at the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast (250 attendees)
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Panelist on "Youth Perspectives on Religion" (150 attendees)
Organizational Leadership
January - December, 2023
President
Multicultural Greek Council
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Coordinated 14 culturally-based fraternal organizations at bi-weekly council meetings
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Directed a 4 member executive board in collaboration with University staff
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Organized and executed 3 events with 200+ attendees
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Trained 2 incoming executive boards
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Represented MGC to the Nevada System of Higher Education, University administration, and Reno city personnel
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Created and maintained a community contacts directory
January - December, 2022
Director of Administration
Multicultural Greek Council
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Created, managed, and conducted processes for minutes, agendas, official correspondence, organization of historical documents, budgeting, and dues collection
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Organized and executed a talent show fundraiser involving ten acts and generating $300 dollars in revenue
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Ran the Instagram account, @mgcnevada, increasing views to over 200 views per post by utilizing engagement strategies
January 2022 - December 2023
Member at Large and Risk Management
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Created and implemented weekly bonding and monthly wellness exercises to promote sister connections.
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Served as primary liaison between members and the chapter’s Executive Board.
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Held weekly office hours to offer sisters time and support with personal issues, professional advice, and academic achievement
May 2022 - December 2023
Webmaster & Historian
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Overhauled chapter website from 2019 edition by adding sections and updating information
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Increased site traffic by 23% across Nevada, California, and Texas
November 2022 - May 2023
Fundraising Chair
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Created a fundraising donation request template
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Coordinated and executed a “Coffee and Donuts” tabling fundraiser generating approximately $300 in revenue
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Executed a Dutch Bros Coffee gift card raffle, generating approximately $600 in revenue
November 2021 - December 2022
Religious & Cultural Chair
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi
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Maintained calendar of cultural events and opportunities in the wider community
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Planned and executed five religious and cultural events for the sisters
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Instituted a “Fact-of-the-Week” program to increase sisters’ cultural awareness and knowledge