Meet the Staff
Academic Program Manager
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Ms. Stefanie Baduria, M.A., Ed.D. candidate Ms. Stefanie Baduria earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education and her Master of Arts in Literacy from Loyola Marymount University, while competing as the captain on the Women's Soccer Team. She has a teaching credential and spent several years as a classroom teacher. Being a former classroom teacher, gives Ms. Baduria the knowledge and experience of using effective teaching and pedagogical practices to make a positive learner experience. As an expert in the field, Ms. Baduria continues to expand her knowledge in the field of education. She will graduate from USC’s Educational Leadership Doctorate program, with a concentration in Educational Psychology in the Spring of 2017. With all doctoral level coursework completed, Ms. Baduria will soon defend her final dissertation: "A Qualitative Analysis of Student-Athletes' Engagement in Synchronous, Virtual Learning Environments." Ms. Baduria takes her knowledge from USC's renowned professors and uses it to guide her decisions in creating a learning environment that is learner-centered and maintains the expectations and culture of the LA Galaxy club. |
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Learning Coaches
Mr. Jawaan Delaney - Lead Learning Coach
Mr. Jawaan Delaney earned his Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University while competing on the Men’s Soccer Team. He has obtained supplemental credits in human, family, and community development, along with being proficient across multiple computer-based platforms. Mr. Delaney has worked in education for seven years and has gained experience that aligns with the needs of the LA Galaxy Academy.
Mr. Delaney has worked with students ranging from kindergarten to high school, in both an academic and athletic environment. Having been a student-athlete on the LMU Men’s NCAA soccer team, and working in education for many years, he has acquired and implemented a wide range of teaching strategies. He has coached individuals at the high school and college level and has been inducted into the Wilson High School Hall of Fame. Mr. Delaney is also a technology enthusiast, but understands that there needs to be a balance in how it is implemented. Lastly, as a former collegiate athlete, he understands the demands and stresses that come with being a student-athlete, which will help him relate and better guide and motivate the LA Galaxy Academy.
Mr. Jawaan Delaney earned his Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University while competing on the Men’s Soccer Team. He has obtained supplemental credits in human, family, and community development, along with being proficient across multiple computer-based platforms. Mr. Delaney has worked in education for seven years and has gained experience that aligns with the needs of the LA Galaxy Academy.
Mr. Delaney has worked with students ranging from kindergarten to high school, in both an academic and athletic environment. Having been a student-athlete on the LMU Men’s NCAA soccer team, and working in education for many years, he has acquired and implemented a wide range of teaching strategies. He has coached individuals at the high school and college level and has been inducted into the Wilson High School Hall of Fame. Mr. Delaney is also a technology enthusiast, but understands that there needs to be a balance in how it is implemented. Lastly, as a former collegiate athlete, he understands the demands and stresses that come with being a student-athlete, which will help him relate and better guide and motivate the LA Galaxy Academy.
Ms. Julieta Hernandez - Learning Coach
Ms. Hernandez is a CSULB alumni. She double majored in Political Science and Chicano/Latino Studies. While at CSULB she was a Supplemental Instructor at the Learning Resource Center. With her degree, she ultimately hopes to go to law school to make positive changes in Education Policy.
Ms. Hernandez is a CSULB alumni. She double majored in Political Science and Chicano/Latino Studies. While at CSULB she was a Supplemental Instructor at the Learning Resource Center. With her degree, she ultimately hopes to go to law school to make positive changes in Education Policy.
Content Area Specialists
Mr. Charlton Azuoma - Math Specialist
Mr. Charlton Azuoma is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. At LMU, Mr. Azuoma tutored in the Lions in Learning program, helping Westchester area middle and high school students in their math classes. As a mechanical engineering assistant and a math enthusiast, Mr. Azuoma brings a wide range of mathematical expertise. Growing up as a high school student-athlete and a native of Hawthorne, California, Mr. Azuoma can identify with the academic endeavors of students in the LA Galaxy Academy. Currently, Mr. Azuoma is working on obtaining a Master’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at LMU.
Mr. Charlton Azuoma is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. At LMU, Mr. Azuoma tutored in the Lions in Learning program, helping Westchester area middle and high school students in their math classes. As a mechanical engineering assistant and a math enthusiast, Mr. Azuoma brings a wide range of mathematical expertise. Growing up as a high school student-athlete and a native of Hawthorne, California, Mr. Azuoma can identify with the academic endeavors of students in the LA Galaxy Academy. Currently, Mr. Azuoma is working on obtaining a Master’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at LMU.
Ms. Kaya Minezaki - Science Specialist
Ms. Kaya Minezaki is a graduate of the University of Hawaii where she received a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors in Biology and a minor in English. While attending university, Ms. Minezaki worked as a tutor for the Athletics Department where she provided student-athletes with academic support in various college level courses. Currently, Ms. Minezaki also works as a medical scribe and ultimately hopes to attend medical school in the near future. On the side, Ms. Minezaki enjoys participating in community service by volunteering for various organizations and serving as a cultural ambassador and member of the 2016 Nisei Week Court. Ms. Minezaki loves teaching as she views it as a way to empower students to take control of their future and to encourage youth to give back to the community.
Ms. Kaya Minezaki is a graduate of the University of Hawaii where she received a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors in Biology and a minor in English. While attending university, Ms. Minezaki worked as a tutor for the Athletics Department where she provided student-athletes with academic support in various college level courses. Currently, Ms. Minezaki also works as a medical scribe and ultimately hopes to attend medical school in the near future. On the side, Ms. Minezaki enjoys participating in community service by volunteering for various organizations and serving as a cultural ambassador and member of the 2016 Nisei Week Court. Ms. Minezaki loves teaching as she views it as a way to empower students to take control of their future and to encourage youth to give back to the community.
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Mr. Kyle Rosso, MA - English & History Specialist
Mr. Kyle Rosso graduated from University College Dublin with an MA in History, specializing in early 20th century European conflict. He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BA in History and a minor in Communication Studies, being awarded the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Graduate Award for Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University at graduation. Mr. Rosso was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta – the United States’ National History Honor Society – in December 2008 and was a member of the University College Dublin History Society’s 100th Session. Mr. Rosso went to high school locally at Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, where he graduated as one of three Outstanding Graduates for the Class of 2007. Besides living in Dublin, Ireland for the past year, Mr. Rosso has also lived in Torino, Italy and has completed archival research with the Irish Military Archives in Dublin, Il Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano in Torino, and the Imperial War Museum in London. |
