Designed curriculum to develop the listening and speaking skills of English language learners. Attended to and accommodated the educational needs of students with disabilities.

Managed operations of twelve school-based health centers, providing general health, mental health and dental services to elementary and secondary school students.

Researched and gathered data on specific adolescent health issues for the California Adolescent Health Strategic Plan 2000.

Collaborated with the Head Teacher to develop and teach all areas of the curriculum. Created and implemented multi-lesson units in Science and Social Studies. Designed and taught differentiated math lessons using the Everyday Mathematics curriculum. Instructed in five leveled reading groups using the Houghton Mifflin reading curriculum. Promoted positive classroom community by planning and leading class morning meetings following the Responsive Classroom methodology.

Conducted survey research to measure pre-, post- intervention results for health services research and policy evaluation.

With Senior Program Officer's oversight, coordinated the foundation's statewide Healthy Environments, Active Communities initiative. Collaborated with grantees, technical assistance providers, statewide advocacy and communications organizations to ensure successful outcome of the initiatives. Prepared and presented funding recommendations during group decision-making process.

As a middle school science teacher, teach a theme-based, integrated science curriculum. Plan inquiry-based laboratory experiences to illuminate scientific concepts. Collaborate with a team of science teachers to share best practices, test ideas and ensure consistency of curriculum. Use skill-based assessment criteria to track student learning and achievement. Serve as a mentor to new middle school science teachers. Updated the 7th and 8th grade science curriculum. Teach the International Baccalaureate biology diploma programme.