Holds a Master’s degree in TESOL from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Teaching from Oregon State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Literature. Certified K–12 English teacher in both California and Oregon, with extensive experience in K–12 education. Developed and taught K–5 English curriculum in multiple elementary schools, as well as ELD and ELA courses for grades 9–12, covering both literature and academic writing. Skilled in curriculum planning, student needs analysis, and interactive teaching. In addition to being a native English speaker, also bilingual in Spanish, enabling effective teaching in diverse and cross-cultural environments.