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Years Teaching: 10
Years at OLF: 8
Degrees/Colleges: Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Italian Studies from Gonzaga University (WA), Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD from National University (CA)
Credential(s): Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Certifications/Special Training: University California Irvine English Language Learners/ GLAD Strategy Workshop, Open Court Training (K-2), Words Their Way (3rd grade), Peabody Kit Training (K-1), CSJ Ministerial Formation for Educators, CLAD (Crosscultural Language and Academic Development), and Rick Morris “Classroom Management”, and Dr. Harry Wong’s seminar “First Days of School”.
Professional Experiences: Classroom Teacher (multi-age primary, and grades 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7) Reading Intervention Teacher (Grade 2), and International Substitute Teacher at AFNORTH (Armed Forces North) in Brussum, Netherlands for grades k-12, Ballet Teacher at South County Classical Ballet for ages 4-8
About your family: My parents live in San Clemente and are OLF parishioners. My uncle is a Jesuit priest and is a professor at Santa Clara University.
Fun Facts, Hobbies: I have taught ballet for many years. I have taken lessons in ballet, jazz, salsa, flamenco, and ballroom. My newest hobby is yoga on the beach in Laguna. I am an avid reader and greatly enjoy historical fiction and travel memoirs. Yes, I am a travel enthusiast. Road trip are another one of my favorite hobbies. Driving to South Dakota and watching the sunrise in Wyoming were some of the highlights of my summer.
Favorites:
Subject: History
Book: Gone with the Wind
Color: Red and Black
Food/Snack: Dark Chocolate covered pretzels
Song: Bomboleo by the Gypsy Kings
Movie: Moonstruck
