Experienced primary school educator with 16 years of dedicated experience.
Passionate about educating children aged 5 to 11.
Skilled in utilizing various activities and organizational tools to engage students and facilitate effective learning.
Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive lesson plans, creating customized class materials, assigning classwork, and grading tests.
Known for diplomatic communication skills when addressing disciplinary actions with parents and children, ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment.
Proven highly effective as a Regional Supervisor, effectively communicating goals and inspiring employees to achieve challenging objectives in high-volume environments.
Strong project, program, and conflict management abilities.
Currently seeking a new professional opportunity with room for advancement to bring skills and experience to a dynamic team.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Leman Academy of Excellence
01.2021 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Carmichael Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
Student Teacher Supervisor
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA- South Campus
01.2016 - 01.2017
Facilitator
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2008 - 01.2017
Full Time Faculty, Campus College Chair, Regional Supervisor
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2008 - 01.2014
Kindergarten, Fourth and Fifth Grades
RANCHO SANTA FE, FOOTHILL RANCH, CORDILLERA and TRABUCO MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
01.1997 - 01.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science (Elementary Education) -
Northern Arizona University
Master of Science (Educational Technology) -
National University
Graduate Study
Skills
Assessment Strategies
Relationship Building
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Goal Setting
Strategic leadership
Delegation Abilities
Influencing skills
Meeting facilitation
Employee Motivation and Performance
Approachable leader
Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
Taught full time for University of Phoenix online as a member of the Full Time Faculty -1 year
Campus College Chair – College of Education – University of Phoenix Online - -prepared doctrine to ensure that all Texas Education Programs were in compliance with the Texas Education Agency -developed curriculum
Regional Supervisor – Supervised over a hundred faculty supervisors at University of Phoenix Online.- 2 years
Faculty Supervisor for about 30 student teachers from University of Phoenix (online) that were all over the country and in need of significant help. When student teachers were in their second attempt of student teaching or if they were failing the first attempt, I was sent in to help them out and to bridge the gap between the university and the school where the student teacher was placed.
Field Placement Administrator – I placed student teachers for their observations and practicum experiences at University of Phoenix
Teacher in grades K-5 for 17 years
Jobdescriptions
Classroom Teacher:
Responsible for at least 22 students in each of my classes per year
Responsible for classroom behavior management
Developed lesson plans for at least 6 different subjects per day including recognizing which state standard would go along with each plan
Differentiated all instruction to meet the needs of the many diverse learners in my classroom and to meet all mandated accommodations on things like Individualized Education Plans and 504 documents
Worked very closely with colleagues who also taught at the same grade level as myself, families of those in my classes and with the administration of each school I taught at
Usually, on the weekends, I was always doing something for my students whether it was grading papers, working on lesson plans, or going to see them at one of their extracurricular activities
Tutored students after school to help them to succeed
Volunteered my time in any way that my school needed me
Student Teacher/Faculty Supervisor:
In charge of individuals who desired to become a teacher and were in the culminating stages of their degree where they acted as like an intern in a classroom setting so that they could prepare for when they would actually have a classroom of their own
Met with both the student and their Cooperating Teacher many times to make sure the student was making the needed progress to pass this practicum experience
Evaluated each of these “Student Teachers” in the classroom and then, based upon my experience, provided the recommendation to the university to indicate a passing or failing score.
Campus College Chair:
Communicated university procedures and policies to faculty and staff as well facilitating their implementation
Advocated for my department’s interests and needs to the university
In charge of developing relationship with many stakeholders
Worked with student teachers who were on their second attempt at their practicum to give them a better chance of actually succeeding in our program
Counseled students out of our program who were not deemed fit to be a classroom teacher
Worked with the Texas Education Agency to ensure that our coursework would meet the standards needed and were in compliance
Developed a relationship with our discipline committee to ensure that were always doing what was moral and true, Helped to develop curriculum
Full Time Faculty:
Helped students to learn by sharing my experiences and knowledge of my industry’s (education) best practices
Developed thought out lessons that were both engaging and inspiring for my students
Facilitated student learning in particular education courses
Understood the educational nuances and needs of working adults as most of my students were adults who also had full time jobs as well as many other obligations
Regional Supervisor:
Developed doctrine to ensure success and quality of all faculty supervisors (over 100 of them)
Led meetings to train and encourage faculty supervisors on best practices
Data entry
Evaluated all supervisors
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Leman Academy of Excellence
01.2021 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Carmichael Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
Student Teacher Supervisor
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA- South Campus
01.2016 - 01.2017
Facilitator
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2008 - 01.2017
Full Time Faculty, Campus College Chair, Regional Supervisor
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2008 - 01.2014
Kindergarten, Fourth and Fifth Grades
RANCHO SANTA FE, FOOTHILL RANCH, CORDILLERA and TRABUCO MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS