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• English Department Chair from 2006-2011
  
• Awarded the Dorothy Wright Award May 2011 at San Jose State
  
• Voted Teacher of the Month by student body at GHS March 2011
  

• Recognized for leadership behind GHS’s awarding of Distinguished School in 2009
  
• Awarded Teacher of the Month in February 2008 for dramatic test score results in the English Department
  
• Courses taught: AP English Language and Composition, English I & II, American Literature, British Literature, Speech & Debate, Academic
  Preparation, AVID, Global Studies, and Athletic Training
  
• Committee work: Courses of Study Task Force, Leadership, Graduation Requirements Task Force, Budget, Health & Welfare Committee, School Plan,
  Program Improvement, WASC accreditation
  
• Staff Development Led: Data Teams, CAHSEE prep, literacy strategies,
  6+1 Writing Traits, Writing Across Disciplines, Writing to Revision, MAP Testing,
  Data Driven Curriculum,
  
• Successfully passed the AP audit and improved test scores in the first full year of taking over program. Audit used at all three high schools in Gilroy.
  
• Consistently improved the success rate of students taking the CAHSEE in sophomore year
  
• Operated tutorial for the Early Academic Outreach Program for disadvantaged students
  
• Developed curriculum maps and courses of study
  
• Coached Water Polo and swim teams