Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Literacy Intervention Tutor
Texas A&M International University
09.2017 - 06.2018
Promoted independent reading habits among students by recommending age-appropriate books based on their interests and skill levels.
Implemented research-based best practices in tutoring sessions to maximize effectiveness and promote lasting improvements in literacy skills.
Established a positive learning environment that fostered open communication, trust, and confidence in each student''s abilities.
Offered additional resources and support to families, empowering them to become active partners in their child''s literacy development process.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
08-2015
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Team leadership
Team collaboration
Punctual and reliable
Clinical Experience
Professional Nursing Role (Spring 2025):Laredo Medical Center- Intensive Care Unit; Doctors Hospital of Laredo- Medical Surgical Unit
Adult Health II (Fall 2024):Laredo Medical Center- Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, Medical Surgical Unit
Maternity/ Newborn Nursing (Fall 2024):Laredo Medical Center- Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Unit; Doctors Hospital of Laredo- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nursery
Pediatrics (Fall 2024):Driscoll's Children's Hospital at Corpus Chrisiti, TX- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neurology Medical Surgical Unit
Psychiatric/Mental Health (Spring 2024): Border Region Behavioral Health Center- Crisis Unit, The Child, Adolescent and Parent Services Program (CAPS); Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care; Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital; Altus Hospice
Adult Health I (Spring 2024): Laredo Medical Center- Medical Surgical Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Wound Care
Fundamentals of Nursing (Fall 2023): Laredo Medical Center- Medical Surgical Unit
Certification
Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Awards/ Honors
Honor Roll, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
Dean's List Canseco School of Nursing, Fall 2023
International Association for Research on Service-Learning & Community Engagement – New Orleans, LA (July 2018)
People’s Choice Award For Best Poster Presentation, Research Examining a Culture of Critical Consciousness Through International Service-Learning
First place award, Developing our intercultural competence through local to global service learning: Teaching at a local detainee center and in the Dominican Republic