Restorative Justice & Empowerment in Education for vulnerable populations in the U.S.– experience, narratives, and healing.
Bringing awareness to issues builds hope in our lives, community, and relationships. We grow stronger, and go farther together.
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My Past Experiences
Educator/Adjunct Professor at Kern County Community Colleges District
(2019 – Present)
Professor – Administration of Justice. Police and Community Relations, Criminal Law Essentials. Online Teaching, face-to-face, incarcerated, and correspondence students inside and outside of society in diverse settings.
Teacher/Educator General Education/High School Social Science
(2016 – 2021)
Creating a physical environments that engages all students;
Promoting critical thinking through inquiry, problem solving, and reflection;
Establishing and maintaining learning environments that are physically, intellectually,
and emotionally safe
Counselor
(2010 – 2012)
Cases are organized for accuracy, organization, and effectiveness for use in critical situations, circumstances, and confidential processes.
➢ 2016-2023. Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University, Emphasis in Teacher Empowerment in Public High Schools and Gender/Teacher Leadership/Youth Restorative Justice/Leadership. HS English Credential
➢ 2019-2020 Online Teaching Certificate, Bakersfield College
➢ 2017-2017 California Professional CLEAR Credential
University of California, San Diego, Secondary Social Sciences, CLAD
➢ 2014-2016 Master of Education, Urban Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Secondary Social Sciences, CLAD, Emphasis in Hope and Healing/Community Healing
➢ 2011-2013 Masters of Advanced Study, Criminology, Law & Society
University of California, Irvine, Substance Abuse Programs in Corrections
➢ 2009-2011 Masters level work in Peacekeeping & Restorative Justice
Fresno Pacific University, Basic Institute in Conflict Management and Mediation
➢ 2004-2006 Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice Administration
San Diego State University, Corrections
➢ 1999-2004 Associates of Arts, General Education focus on nutrition/community health
Grossmont Community College and Cuyamaca Community College
Served my country US Navy Airman/Avionics Tech Honorable Discharged.
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