663 Inca Street Unit B
Denver, CO 80204
T 413-992-4353 es09@hampshire.edu
E D U C AT I O N
Bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College
Thesis title: Spanglish in School: Youth Identities around Language
Q U A L I F IC AT I O N S
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Bilingual: English and Spanish
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Extensive experience with teaching and facilitation (5 years)
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Strongly skilled in supporting and mentoring youth (5 years)
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Excellent communication and collaboration practices
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Exceptionally organized and attentive to detail
E X P E R I E N C E
Restorative Justice Coordinator, Turners Falls High School, Turners Falls, MA- 2013- 2014
School year
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Coordinating restorative circles in high school struggling with poverty, low graduation rates, high rates of student substance abuse and high mobility rates for foster youth
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De-escalating and processing conflicts occurring between students and staff
Crafting and facilitating a curriculum for a restorative group for academically and socially marginalized students
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Collecting data to track progress on how restorative practices transform discipline and school climate
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Providing academic support to students improve retention and graduation rates
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Counseling students on behavioral issues and conflict resolution skills
Peer Conflict Resolution Coordinator, Great Falls Middle School, Turners Falls, MA-
2013- 2014 School year
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Crafting a Peer Mediation Program for 6 th -8 th graders in school struggling with poverty
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 and high mobility rates of large percentage of foster youth
Recruiting, coaching and supervising youth on serving as Peer Mediators
Coordinating mediations, i.e. communicating with teachers, students, SPED programs, school counselors and administration.
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Evaluating the program and tracking indicators of success according to goals and objectives
Co-teaching course MyBodyMyHealth, University of Massachusetts; Amherst, MA-June
2011- January 2014
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Facilitated dialogue around sexuality, gender and sexual health
Developed workshops on substance use, sexual practices and public health issues
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Collaborated with co-teacher to facilitate critical discussions around health and media
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Evaluated students' written work and projects
Program Instructor, CHOICES Program, Holyoke, MA- September 2013- January 2014

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Designing and instructing a curriculum focusing on social campaigning via media for urban youth of color
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Supervising and guiding urban high school tutors
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Coordinating use of technology equipment
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Evaluating and reporting on progress of students through the year
Youth group facilitator, Peck School, Holyoke, MA- January 2012- June 2013
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Facilitating dialogues about school climate with urban youth of color
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Creating and implementing workshops about identity, language and race
 Supporting students’ social campaign initiatives
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Coordinating school-wide and community events
Research Assistant, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA- July 2012-May 2013
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Transcribing on-site recordings and field notes from Peck School in Holyoke
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Providing insight and analysis on transcribed documents
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Organizing research data
Summer Program Coordinator, Childhood, Youth and Learning program, Hampshire
College, Amherst- 2012
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Coordinated efforts of partnering organizations for two separate summer programs
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Supervised and supported Junior counselors
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Administered CORI and SORI paperwork for over 25 participants
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Developed relationships with foster youth at The Treehouse Foundation and young mothers at the Care Center
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Organized transportation and logistics for both programs
Caring Adult Team member, Peck School, Holyoke, MA - January -May 2012
 Served as non-punitive caring figure in K-8 classrooms
 Supported students with emotional and behavioral needs
 Provided one-on-one academic attention
 Practiced new behavioral plan within the school
Co-teacher, Peck School; Holyoke, MA- January- May 2012
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Co-taught seventh grade elective course
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Designed curriculum around social issues
Guided production of school-wide campaign against bullying
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Supported group video and documentary projects
Substitute Teacher, Community Action, Summer HeadStart Program; Northampton, MA-
May 2011-September 2011
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Cared for children ages three to five
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Developed relationships with working families
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Communicated with social workers
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Shared pool of responsibilities with other teachers
Mentor, A Day At Hampshire College; Hampshire College- April 2010-2012
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Guided seventh grade students from Holyoke throughout campus
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Provided relevant information about attending college

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Connected with youth during workshops, activities and meals
Pre-Practicum in ELLClassroom, Peck School; Holyoke, MA- January 2011
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Observed classroom management and pedagogy
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Assisted teacher with lesson plans and testing material
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Provided students with one-on-one assistance with assignments
Mentor, Girls Inc; Holyoke, MA- October 2010-May 2011
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Fostered meaningful trusting mentorship with high school student struggling with behavioral and mental health issues
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Provided reliable support for emotional and academic needs
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Negotiated professional boundaries
Responded to student's crises while remaining in contact with supervisor
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Developed relationships with several family members of mentee
Assistant facilitator, Help Increase the Peace Project/ CHOICES; Holyoke, MA-
September 2010- January 2011
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Assisted to facilitate activities and conversations focused on oppression, violence and social justice
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Mediated struggles between youth during programming
Built trust with youth to discuss sensitive topics
Tutor, Girls Inc; Holyoke, MA- October 2009-May 2011
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Tutored young women, assisted with homework
Served as role model for other young Latina women like myself
One-On-One Aide, HeadStart; Gloucester, MA- 2008-2009
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Provided daily care for a four year old child during school hours
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Attended behavior support meetings and trainings with specialists
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Responded to child when she struggled with emotional, behavioral and social issues
T R A IN I N G
Restorative Justice, 2013 and 2014
Mediation, 2013
C O N F E R E N C E S
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American Educational Studies Association Conference, October 2013, Presenter
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Anthropology Conference of Smith College, May 2013, Attendee
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Diversity and Inclusion Conference, September 2013, Attendee
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Summit to Address Economic Security For Rural Survivors of Domestic Violence,
September 2013, Attendee
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Civil Liberties and Public Policy Conference, April 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, Attendee
R E F E R E N C E S

David Bulley
Alternative Learning Center Teacher, Turners Falls High School, Turners Falls, MA
E-mail: david.bulley@gmrsd.org
Telephone: 413-863-7212
Jade Barker
Co-Director of the Mediation and Training Collaborative, Greenfield, MA
E-mail: jbarker@communityaction.us
Telephone: 413-475-1509
Thomas Osborn
Principal at Turners Falls High School, Turners Falls, MA
E-mail: Thomas.osborn@gmrsd.org
Telephone: 413-863-7200
Kristen Luschen
Associate Professor of Education at Hampshire College
E-mail: kvlSS@hampshire.edu
Telephone: 413-599-5357