This degree required coursework in several fields of history including American History, Medieval History, European History, and Ancient History, as well as classes in Research, Preservation, and Presentation of Findings. This degree has given me a unique understanding of how to approach a wide variety of people and adapt my lessons to their needs - something I often had to do while I was a Docent at the Robert and Francis Fullerton Museum of Art, which also housed the largest Ancient Egyptian exhibit west of the Mississippi. While attending Cal State, I also contributed to and Copy Edited the school's nationally award-winning history publication for 3 years. While working toward both of my degrees, I was also tutoring fellow students as well as ESL adults at my local library. Once I graduated, I became a Substitute Teacher where I worked with K-12 students in various subjects. The knowledge I gained while doing so is immeasurable, and I always look back on my time at those schools fondly. In some cases I was a 30-Day Substitute, which meant that I was fully in charge of the classroom - lesson planning, quizzes, state testing preparation, and grading. I truly believe that knowledge is power and that learning should always be fun. Every subject matter can be taught in an engaging way and every student can excel - especially when they are met with positive reinforcement, empathy, and adaptive education.

I love to read all sorts of different genres, watch documentaries, draw or paint, build puzzles with my husband, and play games with my children.