Aspiring Educator

Where Strategy
Meets the
Classroom

Two decades of leadership, mentorship, and human growth — now channeled into the most meaningful work I've ever done: nurturing curious young minds.

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20+ Years of Mentorship
20+ Years Leading Teams
K–8 Classroom Ready
IEP Support Trained
Curiosity to Spark

A Leader Who
Chose to Teach

After two decades building teams, growing brands, and mentoring professionals across some of the country's most recognized companies, I made the most intentional decision of my career: to become a teacher.

The truth is, I've always been an educator. Whether I was training a room of media strategists or coaching a junior employee through their first campaign, my greatest satisfaction came from watching someone else grow. Now I'm ready to make that the whole job.

I bring patience, structure, adaptability, and a deep belief that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated in the classroom. I'm currently substitute teaching in the Piedmont Unified School District while preparing for my CSET and credential program.

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Inclusive Classrooms
Passionate about differentiated instruction and IEP support for all learners.
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Data-Informed
Real-time assessment of student understanding built into every lesson.
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Clear Communicator
Bridges home and school with warmth and transparency.
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Growth Mindset
Models curiosity, resilience, and a love of lifelong learning.

From Boardroom
to Classroom

The skills that made me a leader in marketing are the same skills that make a great teacher. Here's how they translate.

📈 What I Did in Business

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Strategy & Campaign Planning Led multi-channel campaigns across 15+ person teams, delivering measurable ROI for global brands.
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Team Leadership & Mentorship Managed teams of 20, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development at every level.
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Performance Analysis Used real-time data to assess what's working and pivot quickly for better outcomes.
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Cross-Cultural Collaboration Partnered with diverse communities across SF, Chicago, NY, and Texas to drive inclusion.

🏫 What It Means in the Classroom

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Lesson Planning & Execution Designing engaging, differentiated lessons with clear objectives and creative delivery.
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Student Coaching & Support Meeting each child where they are — academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
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Formative Assessment Reading the room, adjusting pacing, and identifying who needs more support in real time.
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Culturally Responsive Teaching Creating inclusive environments where every child feels valued, respected, and capable.

What I Bring to Every Classroom

Skills sharpened over two decades — now dedicated to children's growth.

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Classroom Management
A calm, consistent presence that upholds school culture while keeping the energy positive and productive.
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Real-Time Assessment
Two decades of reading a room means I spot learning gaps early and adjust pacing or approach on the fly.
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Special Education Support
Trained paraprofessional experience supporting IEP accommodations across academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains.
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Relationship Building
Children and families trust me quickly because I listen first, lead with empathy, and follow through.
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Engaging Delivery
Years of presenting to boardrooms means I know how to hold a room — and kids are the best audience of all.
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Growth-Centered Mindset
I believe deeply in potential — in children and in myself. Lifelong learning is how I've always led.

Education Experience

Substitute Teacher, Elementary
Piedmont Unified School District · 12/2025–Present
Delivering lessons and assignments across grade levels, maintaining classroom management, assessing student understanding in real time, and providing detailed transition notes for seamless teacher returns.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Piedmont Unified School District · 10/2025–Present
Supporting students with IEPs and disabilities across academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains. Assisting with individualized accommodations and providing one-on-one instructional reinforcement.
2nd Grade Room Parent
Havens Elementary, PUSD · 8/2025–Present
Serving as liaison between families and teachers. Supporting classroom events, appreciation efforts, and reading comprehension activities in small group settings.
4th Grade Room Parent & 2nd Grade Volunteer
Highland Ranch Elementary, Poway USD · 8/2024–6/2025
Assisted with reading practice, comprehension exercises, and math skills in small groups while building strong home-school partnerships.
Keenan Safe Schools Training
2025–26 School Year
Completed mandatory school safety certification, demonstrating commitment to creating and upholding safe, inclusive environments for all students.
CSET Multiple Subjects Prep
240 Tutoring · In Progress
Actively preparing for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers to pursue a Multiple Subject teaching credential and formal classroom placement.
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Every child walks in carrying a world of potential. My job is to help them see it — and give them the tools to build with it.

How I Show
Up for Kids

I meet children where they are

Every learner is different. I adapt my approach to individual needs — cognitively, emotionally, and developmentally.

I create safety before academics

Children can't learn if they don't feel safe. I establish trust, consistency, and belonging first.

I celebrate effort, not just outcomes

A growth mindset starts with the teacher. I praise process, persistence, and progress over perfection.

I partner with families and colleagues

Great teaching happens in community. I am deeply collaborative, communicative, and committed to the whole team.

Let's Connect

Ready to Bring
Everything to Your School

I'm actively seeking full-time elementary teaching opportunities in the Bay Area. Let's talk.