Accomplished math teacher with nearly 20 years of academic experience. Fosters higher-order thinking and enhances student performance to build a solid foundation for student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Math Teacher
Connally ISD
08.2024 - Current
Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
Act as UIL Number Sense Coach
Conservatorship Caseworker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
11.2021 - 07.2024
Determined each child's needs and ensured that appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, records, or further assessments were made after they were removed from their home
Visited children oon a regular basis to ensure they were safe and well cared for
Attended and participated in court hearings about the child and family; This included contacting the parties in the case before hearings, preparing court reports, and testifying in court on the child's needs, the family's progress, and the department's efforts to achieve permanency for the child
Developed and maintained effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff and law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources
Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
Middle School Math Teacher
James L. Collins Catholic School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Designed lesson plans and instructional delivery with diverse methods for both in-person students and for e-learners during COVID
Improved student achievement by applying material for various learning styles and utilizing classroom technology
Initiated student engagement through individualized support and encouraging equitable group work
Applied positive and inclusive classroom management strategies to foster positive relationships
Challenged students to think critically and to become problem solvers
Acted as yearbook sponsor
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
Frost ISD
08.2015 - 06.2019
Developed and executed lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements of the district's curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation
Implemented technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Acted as district UIL Number Sense Coordinator
Middle School English Teacher
Grace Academy of Dallas
08.2004 - 06.2015
Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflected understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
Aligned literature with American history curriculum by developing and implementing literature units
Used positive reinforcement as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging class participation
Used effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Collaborated with colleagues and administration in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs
Acted as Student Council Advisor, Spelling Bee Coordinator, and editor for Parent/Teacher Handbook, and Curriculum Guides
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Journalism
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
01.1994
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Google Classroom Proficiency
Mathematical proficiency
Critical thinking development
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate, EC-6
Timeline
Fourth Grade Math Teacher
Connally ISD
08.2024 - Current
Conservatorship Caseworker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services