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EDUCATION
Seattle University  08-09
Candidate for Master in Teaching and multiple subject teaching credential.

Pepperdine University  02-06
Graduated Caume Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia Design and a minor in Non-Profit Management.

Universite Catholique de Lyon 03-04
Studied in Lyon, France for nine months.  Lived with a French family and traveled extensively throughout Europe.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Seattle University observations & student teaching, Seattle, WA  September 08-present
Stevens Elementary School: Eight day intensive observation of second grade classroom.
Maple Elementary School: Three week experience in a fifth grade open-concept classroom. Activities include observation, classroom assistance, peer coaching, and teaching multiple lessons.

STAR Education, West LA, CA  December 07-June 08
Math Teacher: Reinforce math concepts for inter-city children (grades 1-5) at Nora Sterry Elementary School.

Calvary Christian School, Pacific Palisades, CA  September 07-June 08
Instructional Aide: Help teacher in first grade classroom by working with the class, small groups, and individuals.
After School Program Instructor: Create curriculum and teach photography, newspaper, and cooking, grades K-5.
Substitute: Cover for my Master Teacher on a regular basis.  Also cover for other classrooms (K-8) as needed.

Malibu Presbyterian Church, Malibu, CA  September 04-April 06
Preschool Teacher's Aide: Provide care for children (newborn to age 7) and lead songs, Bible studies, and playtime.

Gildo Rey Elementary School, Auburn, WA  September 01-June 02
Teacher's Aide: Assist teacher in daily activities and lead small groups of students in 2nd grade.

Mcglovkin Household, Malibu, CA  September 04-June 06
Nanny: Care for a toddler on a regular basis.

DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Calvary Christian School, Pacific Palisades, CA  September 07-February 08
Web Assistant, Designer & Photographer: Update information and photos on school website.

The Press-Telegram, Long Beach, CA  September 06-September 07
Page Designer: Layout content in multiple sections, including the front page of high circulation local newspaper.

Campus International, home office in Washington DC  March 07- October 07
Photographer & Designer: Design and provide photos for international non-profit bimonthly tabloid newspaper.

Pepperdine University Publications, Malibu, CA  January 05-April 07
Photo Editor: Manage coverage of campus and area events for the newspaper, magazine, and yearbook.
Photographer: Cover the ACG LA business competition as a freelancer for the head university photographer.
Videographer: Operate video cameras and switchers for live footage of keynote speakers at Bible Lectures.
Graphic Designer:  Design advertising material for Acting on AIDS and the Student Programming Board.

Auburn City Hall, Auburn, WA  May 05-August 05
Multimedia intern and photo archivist: Edit material for pre-press and operate printshop machinery. Help with live footage of council meetings. Scan, edit in Photoshop, and organize 4,000 photos to save in archival software.

NON-PROFIT & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School, Hollywood, CA June 07-June 08
Volunteer: Work with teachers and students at diverse, high need school.

American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Auburn, WA & Long Beach, CA 99-07
Team Captain, Participant: Organize team, raise funds, help coordinate the community event.

Focus on the Masters, Ventura, CA  January-April 06
Consultant: Advise the organization’s leaders about ways to enhance the program to get more art classes in schools.

Habitat for Humanity, Ventura, CA  05-07
Intern & Web Manager: Edit content, recreate according to the affiliate branding, design, develop, and monitor the site. Volunteer: Work on a team to construct low-income housing.

Locks of Love  03, 05
Volunteer: Rally support, raise funds, and participate by donating a foot of hair, twice.

Adventures in Creations, Project Serve, Philadelphia, PA   March 05
Volunteer: Spend one week working with the homeless and underprivileged children.