New School San Francisco
Michelle C. has a diverse work experience history. Starting in 2008, they worked as an Intern at Senator Mark Wyland in the State of California. In 2012, they became a Specialist at UCLA UniCamp. In 2014, they worked as an Intern Caregiver at the Infant Developmental Program Fernald Center, where they designed a case study paper on a focal child. In 2015, they interned at the Jefferson Awards Foundation, focusing on Advocacy and Public Service Programming. From 2016 to 2018, they worked as a Teacher Assistant at UCLA Lab School. Finally, since 2019, they have been a Lead Teacher, starting in 2nd grade and then moving to 5th grade, at The New School of San Francisco.
Michelle C. has a Master's degree in Education from the University of California, Berkeley, which they obtained from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology & Society with a concentration in public health and medicine from UCLA, where they also completed minors in Applied Developmental Psychology and Education from 2012 to 2016. In 2015, Michelle also attended Maastricht University for a short period to study Public Health and Psychology. Before their university studies, they attended the San Diego Chinese School Academy from 2000 to 2009 to study Mandarin.
New School San Francisco
New School San Francisco is a tuition-free public school designed in partnership with local educators, parents and community leaders. Inquiry, equity, and personalized learning are at the heart of how our students learn, grow, and thrive. We are a K–8 school currently serving Kindergarten through 7th grade. Our mission is to demonstrate a holistic 21st-century education that instills a love of learning now and prepares students and families for success in the future. We believe in “Inquiry for All”—all children should go to school where they can drive their learning, ask big questions, and take risks. Our inquiry and student-centered approach embraces each student’s curiosity and encourages learners to construct their own meaning and knowledge through hands-on experiences. Our school is diverse by design with families from all over San Francisco, and we are intentionally practicing equity in all we do. Finally, we take a personalized approach to ensure all students thrive in school and beyond. New School San Francisco believes this approach will foster a deep love of learning while preparing students with the problem-solving and social-emotional skills needed to confidently meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.