Education And Training

Master of Arts in Teaching
Western Governors University
Current Enrollment, Above 3.5 GPA
Graduation: Dec. 2010 or before.

I am currently studying for my Master of the Arts in Teaching at Western Governors University, the most accredited school in the United States. WGU was founded, and is supported, by the Govenors of 19 different states and is the only school in the country to receive all 6 U.S. regional accreditations. WGU further maintains the only competency based teachers program to earn accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This places it among the teaching programs of Stanford, Columbia University, Purdue, Texas A&M, Northwestern, and BYU.

WGU's program is a competency based program. Teacher training programs generally align with only a single states' teacher accreditation requirements and are hours based. My studies and all coursework directly align with and exceed the teacher-training requirements of over 40 different states nationwide. Further, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and proof of competency by exam every term are inclusive and requirements for continuation and advancement in the program.

My degree entails studies focusing on Pre-K through 8th grades with expansion to grade 12. The program fulfills all requirements for the California Teaching Credential and 40 other states in the country with reciprocity for most of the remaining states. WGU is considered by the State of California as an in-state teaching program school.

Teacher Certification

California State Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET)
In order to further my career in education and child development, and the teaching credential process, I've passed all required CSET Multiple-Subject tests to qualify for Teacher Certification by the State of California. I've additionally taken and passed the new CSET Writing Skills test as an accepted alternate to the CBEST. I also plan to add both biology and computer sciences single subject specializations as well.

Student Teaching
Spring 2007

I've advanced my studies and California Teacher Certification through Student-Teaching at Miraloma Elementary School in a Grade 2 classroom under a highly esteemed and recognized Master Teacher and former lawyer. In consideration of my intended pursuit of a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology I was doubly fortunate in being accepted for Clinical Supervision by Dr. Rebecca Bauknight, Ph.D. Dr. Bauknight is a professor of psychology, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Psychoanalyst, and is Founder and President of Lutetium Psychoanalytic Training Group in San Francisco, California. Previously she was Professor of Psychology, Assistant Dean of Psychology, and Chair of the Feminist Studies Department of the Graduate School of Psychology at New College of California.

In my Student-Teaching experience I gained first hand knowledge and experience of the public education system, curriculum design and development to meet and exceed state achievement standards, interactive and structured classroom management techniques, rigorous time management and development planning skills, and facilitation of a psycho-dynamic support format for child-development and learning.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a
Concentration in Education Methodologies,
New College of California, January 2005

Areas of Study: Education and the Humanities, Global Studies, Ethno-National and Gendered Studies, Islamic Art and Architecture, Histories of Power, Social Science and History, English Literature and emphasis on Alternative Education Methodologies. Also studies abroad in the Middle East (Iran) and United Kingdom (England).

Senior Thesis Project: The Development and Support of Intuitive Knowing in Children: A Personal Exploration into the Shutting Down and Development of Intuitive Abilities. Cumulative Graduating GPA of 3.6 with honors.

City College of San Francisco
January 2004

Major Areas of Study: Business and Philosophy with an emphasis on Computer Technologies for Business. Fulfilled all required courses for MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). Additional studies in Genetic Engineering, Investing, Tai Chi, Japanese, Yoga and LGBT studies. Tutor on both Mac and PC.

Castro Valley High School
Ranked in the top twelve high schools in the United States 1990
Graduation 1990

Studied all required college prep courses. Also studied French and German languages. I earned California State awards in both Economics of Business and Merchandise Marketing placing 2nd out of 4000 competing students statewide.

 

Alternative Education, Experiences And Studies

I’ve participated in and supported Native American Sundance Ceremonies and other rituals in both South Dakota and Oregon under the tutelage of two Lakota Sioux medicine men of the Chips family.

I’ve studied Tibetan Buddhism under my root guru Lama Lodru Rinpoche in the Karma Kagu Lineage.

Additionally I’ve studied Sufism with S. Mukhtar Hashemi, attending Zikr Ceremonies and lectures in Sanandaj, Iran.

I've completed all studies for MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) for Windows 2000/NT at both City College of San Francisco and programs with Unitek Network Education. I changed course with the outdating of Windows 2000 just before my exams and found the human side of high-tech resonated more passionately so I moved to the management side supporting the senior executive staff of Genentech, Inc. a world leader in biotechnology.

I’ve studied and practiced meditation, visualization and prayer techniques from various cultural sources such as Tibetan Buddhist, Native American (Lakota Sioux), Sufi, Muslim, Judaic, Christian, Metaphysical and various channeled sources. My exploration and development of my personal intuitive abilities is extensive, ongoing and varied.

My personal studies and research of genetic sciences, physics, quantum theory, eco-dwelling, renewable resources, and the culinary arts are also passions. I currently have two books in the works, "Silent Applause" an intuitive's life story, and a book for intuitively gifted children. I have designed architectural technical plans for an eco-friendly dream home, keep updated on the latest in the above science fields and continue my endeavors to master varied culinary cuisines.

I also studied millinery under the direction of DeAnna Gibbons of Brimming Over millinery at the California College of the Arts to explore an interest and develop hat making as both a hobby and a skill in my life.

 

Certifications, Awards and Affiliations

Member, National Education Association
Primary Java Certification, Sun Microsystems, 1996
Mass Marketing Certification, State of California, 1990
Certified Help Desk Professional, Help Desk 2000, 2000
Certificates of Proficiency in Handwriting, Zaner-Bloser, 2007
Updates in Genetic Engineering, San Francisco City College, 1993
Economics of Business, State Level Award, Placed 2nd/4000, 1990
Adult, Infant and Child CPR, American Red Cross, 2006 (Updated 2007)
Member, The California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Project Management Theory, Concept and Application, Experience Unlimited, 1995
Asperger's Disorder & Autism: An Update in Understanding & Interventions, New England Educational Institute, 2007

Languages

I am a native speaker of the English Language and have formal studies in both German and Japanese with a brief time studying French. I also have a “traveler’s tongue” of Spanish, American Sign Language, Lakota Sioux and Persian. These can be brought to conversational levels with brief study or immersion.

Travel

I have traveled extensively both in the United States and globally. I’ve visited almost every state in the U.S. including the Hawaiian Islands. I’ve also traveled abroad in England, Iran, San Felipe Mexico, Vancouver Canada and France.

Professional Experiences

Kindergarten Teacher, Miraloma Educational Enrichment Program (MEEP): San Francisco, CA, Miraloma Educational Enrichment Program is a private after school program connected to the publicly funded Miraloma Elementary School. MEEP fosters and promotes an incredibly diverse and in-depth academic and social environment for students to achieve beyond the norm. Studies into Music, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Theater Arts, and Soccer, in addition to regular learning and play activities are offered. MEEP is one of the foremost academic enrichment programs in all of San Francisco.

Kindergarten Teacher for the MEEP program: Responsible for the development of 20 students academic and play studies into: Physics, Geography, Astronomy, Geology, Social Diversity and Inclusion, foreign languages, and Art. These are presented through "play lessons" involving: maps, satellite imagery which depict personally know locations in a wider context, coloring projects, astrolabe projectors, and constellation studies through "connect-the-dots" and local sky viewing, Physical properties of heat through "shrinky dinks" and popsicles, and many others. These are disseminated through a structured environment that fosters development of intuition, imagination, and emotional respect of self and others. Some of the inclusive aspects are: Circle Time on a daily basis to promote and build a safe and centered socio-academic environment, imagination games such as make-believe, guided visualization for self development and achievement, and both artistic and appropriate expression and awareness of emotions and feelings. Ongoing.

Multiple Subject Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8th, Northern Light School: Oakland, CA, Northern Light School provides a private school education to children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Approx. two-thirds of the student body receive tuition assistance and come from disadvantaged environments. The school’s foundational premise is to focus on excellence in basic academics as well as non-violence, acceptance of differences, respect for the environment, alternative conflict resolution and the moral advancement of humanity. The student body does work on social and environmental activism through interaction with legislators, work with Dr. Jane Goodall and sponsored events such as International Peace Day. Graduates are accepted into some of the most prestigious and rigorous academic programs, on scholarship, in the United States.

Substitute teacher of multiple subjects in a homeroom environment for Kindergarten, 5th, 7th and 8th grades. Responsible for teaching curriculums involving math, sciences, social studies, history, English and reading for grades 5, 7 and 8. Responsible for various developmental games and practices for Kindergarten class entailing developmentally appropriate art and play projects, physical education, and English skills. Also maintained a Montessori derived structure environment to support appropriate behavior expectations for all grade levels. Participated in and supported Morning Circle, a developmental activity designed to nurture and support the school’s children as a cross grade level community involving sharing of individual and personal experiences and perspectives, discussion of local and world events and guest speakers such as community leaders and alumni. Ongoing.

Executive Support Analyst, Genentech, Inc. S.F, CA. Promotion to Platinum (2nd / 3rd) level support within first 6 months. Systems configuration & support: 1st, 2nd & Platinum lvl requiring daily contact and support of the CEO, CFO and other senior executive staff. Inclusive was: hardware, software, printer, OS & network troubleshooting on Mac OS 9x & 10, Win9x, Win 2000, XP, NT and Unix platforms. 9/00-4/02

Project Manager, Sun Microsystems, Internal Research & Development: Milpitas, CA, Worked with system developers & engineers from Sun Microsystems, Apple Computer, Inc. & Clarify Corp. to develop & implement a Sales Force Automation solution through data synching between corporate, nomadic & in-house sales force through a centralized server using M.A.E, an Apple GUI running on Sun’s UNIX OS. Projected deployment to 500 users worldwide. 10/96-2/97

Data Engineer / System Management, Macy’s Divisional Advertising: S.F., CA, Worked with Divisional President, Technical Director & consultants to develop & deploy a third-party Filemaker Pro based tracking system on Mac OS. Promotion to system management within first three months. 06/91-01/95

Human Resources Developer & Trainer, Experience Unlimited: S.F. CA, California State agency involved in retraining executive personnel. Responsible for user retraining & development. 5/95-1/96

 

Further Professional Experiences

Service / Support Consultant, Compucook, Inc.: S.F., CA, Worked directly under Company President to develop the customer service division involving: tech. support training for reps in N.Y. and C.A., action planning, database design & integration. This was a Filemaker Pro relational database designed to track all user & client statistical information nationwide. Was responsible for: design, development, implementation, information funneling & conversion then integration into database using raw data transfer & linking. Also: adapted user manuals technical writing & design, reconfigured Power Mac & Mac OS 7.5 for shipment as multimedia catalogue / self-order kiosks. 2/96-4/96

Assistant Liaison to the Board of Supervisors, Offices of the Mayor of San Francisco: S.F., CA, Internship entailed: project coordination, linked spreadsheet design, development & management on a cross platform LAN with both Mac? / PC using MS Excel. Additionally responsible for: press conference coordination, policy research, development & dispersion, official memoranda generation, written campaigning & work with local / national legislators regarding policy matters. 1/94-6/94

Assistant to the CEO, CFO & Controller, Bay Management: S.F., CA. Responsible for office management, sales analysis, stock tracking, staff orientation & training. Also budget recommendations reporting to CEO based on cost/efficiency analysis of more than 50 stores. 02/95-5/95

 

 

"Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire." - W.B. Yeats

 

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