ABOUT ME
curriculum vitae to follow
TEACHING AND EDUCATION-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher, White Plains High School, 2002-present
AP Exam Reader, College Board, 2022-present
Adjunct Professor, Pace University, 2017-2018
Teacher, Mamaroneck High School, 2000-2002
Teacher Trainer, Texas Instruments, 1996-2000Teacher Trainer, Interactive Math Program, 1996-2000
Teacher, Brooklyn School for Global Studies, 1996-2000
AWARDS AND HONORS
University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award, 2023
Yale University Educator Award, 2018
National Board Certification, 2005
Alice Artzt Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, 2000
RELEVANT SKILLS
Created and organized an annual "women in STEAM" luncheon to motivate and inspire calculus students to continue their math studies at University and beyond
Fluent in Spanish, Working knowledge of Portuguese
Proficient in graphing calculator technology and online educational applications
Special interest in working with young women and students of color in STEAM disciplines to increase their involvement, achievement, and self-efficacy in mathematics
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Founder of Timba Pop-Up (IG: Timba_Popup_NYC), a pop-up, monthly non-profit dance event that supports the growth of the Cuban Salsa dance community and supports local businesses
Founder of Cuban Events NYC (IG: CubanEventsNYC), a comprehensive calendar of Cuban Music and Dance Events in New York Cits
Latin/African dancer (traditional dances of Cuba and Brazil, kizomba)
Polyglot, hobbyist writer
Crafting enthusiast (knit/crochet/sew, etc.)
Passionate world traveler
