For the past eight years, I have been privileged to work as an elementary multiple subject school teacher. I was initially hired to teach Early Admission to Kindergarten (EAK). I believe I was selected for this position, not just based upon my beliefs and outlook on education, but for my years of experience in early childhood education. Prior to obtaining my multiple subject teaching credential, I worked in a preschool. This understanding and training in child development was a great strength in teaching a program that, at the time, had no set curriculum. In the years to follow I was rehired to teach Kindergarten, then first grade and presently third grade.
In this time, I began to take on new duties and responsibilities outside my classroom. My adjunct duties have included: Site technology trainer, SmartBoard coach, Illuminate trainer, Imagine Learning English program site lead, PTA Board Member: Programs VP and Yearbook coordinator, Title 3 tutoring, and our site Professional Learning Community team rep.
Another role I play in my district began when I was elected as a site rep for our teachers association. After several years of serving members in this capacity I was elected as Vice-President and I currently hold this position. I appreciate this duty as I have been able to develop professional working relationships with administrators that positively impact our district. We work very hard to have a good working relationship with our district and my duties include assisting the association president in various duties as assigned, attend all school board meetings, attend California Teachers Association (CTA) workshops and conferences, run unit meetings in the absence of the president, and support our members by maintaining an open line of communication with administration.
Before I began my teaching career, I was a barista for 8 years. This job not only put me through college, but gave me the opportunity to develop critical leadership skills. I cared a lot about the craft of making a high quality beverage and working in an efficient and orderly cafe. I made friendships that have lasted over 10 years and lead to my meeting my husband. The wonderful people (and even those not so great employees) I worked with taught me a lot about working as a team, how to lead, and when to follow. I also make a mean extra dry, quad cappuccino.
In this time, I began to take on new duties and responsibilities outside my classroom. My adjunct duties have included: Site technology trainer, SmartBoard coach, Illuminate trainer, Imagine Learning English program site lead, PTA Board Member: Programs VP and Yearbook coordinator, Title 3 tutoring, and our site Professional Learning Community team rep.
Another role I play in my district began when I was elected as a site rep for our teachers association. After several years of serving members in this capacity I was elected as Vice-President and I currently hold this position. I appreciate this duty as I have been able to develop professional working relationships with administrators that positively impact our district. We work very hard to have a good working relationship with our district and my duties include assisting the association president in various duties as assigned, attend all school board meetings, attend California Teachers Association (CTA) workshops and conferences, run unit meetings in the absence of the president, and support our members by maintaining an open line of communication with administration.
Before I began my teaching career, I was a barista for 8 years. This job not only put me through college, but gave me the opportunity to develop critical leadership skills. I cared a lot about the craft of making a high quality beverage and working in an efficient and orderly cafe. I made friendships that have lasted over 10 years and lead to my meeting my husband. The wonderful people (and even those not so great employees) I worked with taught me a lot about working as a team, how to lead, and when to follow. I also make a mean extra dry, quad cappuccino.