New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
    College of Education
    Candidate for Master of Arts in Educational Technology
    Specialization:  School Library Media, May 2007

Culinary Arts Institute
    Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ
    Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts, Magna Cum Laude, August 2004

New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
    Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, August 1998
    Concentration:  Family, Health, and Youth Services

The Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ                                2005 - Present
Weequahic High School
School Library Media Specialist
Operate and supervise the library, assist teachers in the selection of print and non-print sources as well as other instructional materials, make library materials available to supplement instruction, work with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources, promote appropriate conduct of students using library facilities, help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments, and present and discuss materials with classes studying a particular topics.

Orange Township Public Schools, Orange, NJ                        2004 - 2005
Main Street School
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher – Grades 6-8
Developed weekly lesson plans, provided meaningful student-centered activities during instructional periods, maximized students’ learning time in alignment with the NJCCCS, assessed students’ progress using traditional and alternative methods, classroom management, and curriculum writing.

The Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ                                Summer 2004
Secondary Summer School Program - Weequahic High School
World History Teacher
Completed and executed weekly lesson plans, maintained behavior standards and a productive learning environment, administered assessments, and daily attendance.
Per Diem Teacher                                                                      2004 – 2005 & 1997 - 1998
Carried out substitute lesson plans, completed daily attendance, instituted disciplinary guidelines, and provided support throughout the school as needed.
Home Instructor                                                                          1998
Developed individual lesson plans for special education students, established working relationships with students and parents/guardians, created environments conducive to learning, provided residential and institutional instruction, administered standardized tests, and completed of year-end summaries.

Food Service Partnership Program                                            2003 - 2004
Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ
Teaching Assistant
Assisted chefs with the implementation of weekly lesson plans for at-risk/special needs 12th grade students from various Hudson County high schools, demonstrated appropriate techniques in food preparation and food service sanitation, supervised use of knives and equipment, and directed the breakdown and cleaning of the kitchen.

Holy Trinity School, Inc., East Orange, NJ                              2002 - 2004
P/T Pre-K Teacher
Implemented Success for All curriculum, established firm and fair disciplinary guidelines and maintained an environment conducive to learning.