Welcome

About Me: I earned my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Stanislaus in 2019 and hold a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Business. Before becoming an educator, I gained real-world experience across a variety of business roles, including working in the Business Department at Stanislaus State, serving as a real estate agent, supervising teams, and working as an Assistant Property Manager for commercial buildings. These experiences allow me to bring practical, real-life business knowledge into the classroom and help students connect business concepts to real-world applications.

 

My Teaching Philosophy: As a high school business teacher, I believe in empowering students through practical, engaging, and relevant lessons that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. I strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel confident asking questions, taking risks, and developing both academic and professional skills. I am passionate about what I teach and fully committed to helping every student succeed by meeting them where they are and providing guidance, encouragement, and meaningful feedback. Student success is my purpose, and I am always available to support students as they build knowledge, confidence, and skills that will serve them in college, careers, and everyday life.

 

 

Personal Finance- This course will cover the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today’s students, including budgeting, identity theft, saving, investing, risk management, and careful use of credit. This course teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances; how to live a financially successful life; and what their financial responsibility- ties are as citizens. It is aligned with the Jumpstart Coalition’s National Standards for Personal Financial Literacy. The personal focus of this course makes it relevant and meaningful to those just starting down the path to personal financial independence.

 

 

Marketing & Entrepreneurship- This course covers marketing and entrepreneurship, focusing on research-based strategies and business development. The marketing component emphasizes scientific research methods to inform marketing decisions, including consumer analysis, market research, survey techniques, data collection, and statistical applications. The entrepreneurship section explores the dynamic process of creating and managing a business, requiring vision, risk-taking, teamwork, and resource management. Students will develop analytical and decision-making skills while learning market economy principles, ethical business practices, competitive strategies, and financial planning. Through project-based learning, they will integrate academic knowledge into real-world business ventures, developing business plans that apply marketing and entrepreneurial principles.

 

 

Advanced Computer Applications- This course is for students who want to know and implement advanced functions of the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Access. Advanced applications will include creating and using macros, advanced tables, pivot lists, analyzing content, and updating indexes. Students will also learn about business and technology-related occupations.