top of page

Resume

Experience

Social Studies SME
Encyclopædia Britannica

Nov. 2023- Present

  • Edited and developed cognitively engaging and rigorous assessment questions, aligning with national standards

  • Recommended and evaluated suitable media elements for lessons, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and content relevancy

  • Managed and reviewed multiple lessons, including approval of media selections and scrutiny of leveled passages to maintain quality and consistency in educational content.

Instructional Designer
Freelance

Jan. 2022- Present

  • Designed and developed tailor-made learning modules across diverse industries, incorporating multimedia elements, interactive elements, and adaptive learning pathways to cater to diverse learning needs and styles.

  • Leveraged advanced knowledge of instructional design theories, including ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, and Merrill's Principles, to craft immersive and pedagogically sound engaging learning experiences for adults, teens, and children.

Curriculum Designer
Freelance

Jan 2020- Present

  • Developed lessons and courses for various ages and ways of learning.

  • Crafted a range of courses, from science to the arts, highlighting flexibility and a broad knowledge base.

  • Delivered multiple projects on schedule, ensuring content quality and consistency across all platforms and mediums.

Lead Civics Teacher and Social Studies Department Chair
Davenport School of the Arts

Aug 2018- Aug 2022

  • Achieved a four-year streak of the highest public school pass rate for FL Civics End-of-Course Exam in Polk County School District, with most recent pass rate of 94% in 21-22.

  • Developed engaging, culturally relevant Ancient World History and Civics lessons with academically rigorous formative/summative assessments, prioritizing meaningful long-term learning.

  • Led and collaborated with teachers as head of Leader in Me "Data Notebook" Synergy Squad, promoting student-led achievement projects and effective team communication.

Education

New York University
M.A. International Education

Dec 2015

  • Magna cum laude

  • Internship: Completed summer 2015 project in Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town, South Africa, working at the branch's English School for migrants and refugees. I developed a cultural sensitivity guide for teachers, processed registrations for students, and taught multiple levels of English and literacy to adults.

University of South Florida
B.A International Studies and Communication    

May 2013

  • Double major; concentration in Public Advocacy

  • Magna cum laude

  • ​​Awarded the 2013 Jennifer L. Pickman Outstanding Undergraduate Scholarship Award

  • ​​Awarded the 2009 Lydia Cruz and Sandra Maria Ramos Scholarship by the Delta Tau Lambda Sorority

  • Awarded the Florida Medallion Scholars Award (2009-2013)

Certifications

  • Florida Department of Education Elementary Education Grades K-6 Certification

  • Florida Department of Education Social Science Grades 6-12 Certification

  • Google UX Design Professional Certification (in progress)

bottom of page