Accomplished instructional designer with over 9 years of experience in developing blended learning solutions and multimedia training assets. Expertise in project management, curriculum development, and crafting engaging learning experiences. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and enhancing performance through effective training delivery.
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
1 Month
Oak Point Elementary | 08.2026 - Current
Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction using blended learning, multimedia support, and differentiated strategies.
Conduct needs analyses to identify learning gaps, implement targeted interventions to support student progress.
Collaborate with grade-level teams, bilingual/ESL staff, and administrators to ensure instructional consistency.
Facilitate in-person and virtual learning environments, addressing diverse academic and behavioral needs to enhance student engagement.
Collaborate with grade-level teams, bilingual/ESL staff, and administrators to maintain instructional consistency and improve teaching strategies.
Elementary Science Curriculum Writer
2 Months
Little Elm Independent School District | 06.2026 - 08.2026
Designed district-wide science curriculum to enhance student engagement through inquiry-based learning and hands-on investigation.
Authored comprehensive teacher guides, student activities, and assessments to support effective science instruction.
Collaborated with educators and district administration to ensure content alignment with educational standards and improve usability.
2nd Grade Dual Language Math & ELAR Teacher
4 Years 9 Months
Oak Point Elementary | 08.2021 - 05.2026
Developed and implemented engaging lessons for multilingual learners, enhancing language acquisition through ELD strategies, scaffolding, and structured academic conversations.
Designed blended learning supports including vocabulary tools, visual aids, modeling videos, and small-group instruction.
Assessed student learning through formative and summative assessments and adjusted instruction based on data.
Communicated with families and stakeholders to foster academic progress and support social-emotional development.
ELA, ELD, and History Teacher
4 Years 10 Months
Cajon Valley Middle School | 08.2016 - 06.2021
Developed standards-based units that integrated blended learning and differentiated supports to enhance student engagement.
Led instruction across distance learning, hybrid, flipped classroom, and simultaneous modalities to meet diverse student needs.
Provided targeted interventions through tutoring, Saturday School, and small-group instruction.
Coached TedX Club, advised ASB, and collaborated with the Site Advisory Team to foster student leadership and community involvement.
Account Manager • Digital Sales and Product Specialist • Campaign Specialist
3 Years
Tribune Company / Tribune Media Group / Tribune Interactive | 01.2010 - 01.2013
Managed digital projects focused on enhancing online visibility through SEO, SEM, web development, and multimedia content.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, establish timelines, and clarify deliverables and communication plans.
Facilitated client-facing and internal meetings, delivering training and onboarding support to streamline project integration.
Facilitated client-facing and internal meetings and provided training and onboarding support.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching - Elementary Education
National Louis University | Chicago, IL | 01-2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
University of Illinois | Urbana-Champaign | 01-2008
Skills
Curriculum design
Needs assessment
Blended learning
Differentiated instruction
Training facilitation
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management
Data analysis
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Canva
Zoom
Seesaw
PearDeck
EdPuzzle
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year - Little Elm ISD (2022)
Teacher of the Year Nominee - Cajon Valley USD (2019, 2020, 2021)
Exemplary Student Teacher Award - Illinois Association of Teacher Educators (2016)
Certification
Texas Teaching Credential EC-6
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Illinois Professional Educator License K-9
Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate
STEM Certified by the The National Institute for STEM Education
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Oak Point Elementary
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Elementary Science Curriculum Writer
Little Elm Independent School District
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
2nd Grade Dual Language Math & ELAR Teacher
Oak Point Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2026Read More
ELA, ELD, and History Teacher
Cajon Valley Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2021Read More
Account Manager • Digital Sales and Product Specialist • Campaign Specialist
Tribune Company / Tribune Media Group / Tribune Interactive
01.2010 - 01.2013Read More
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Acting
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National Louis University
Master of Arts from Teaching - Elementary Education