Enthusiastic educator eager to join a vibrant educational community. Dedicated to creating high levels of success for all students. Successful team builder and problem solver.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Madera Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Integrated multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, connecting art with other subjects.
Enhanced student creativity by introducing various art techniques and mediums.
Founded popular lunchtime art club for middle school students
Led Art Club Students to second place trophy at district Art Jam contest
Assisted students in applying to Madera County Art Fest Competition
Chosen to serve on a small team of VAPA teachers responsible for analyzing California visual art standards and framework and create curriculum and pacing guide for the Visual Art department.
Attended CAEA conference in San Diego and presented professional development presentation to share techniques with our VAPA department.
Participated as an integral and valuable member of the VAPA teaching team.
Principal
Raymond-Knowles Elementary School District
06.2021 - Current
Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
Monitored student discipline actions and worked with teachers to standardize behavior requirements across school.
Oversaw and guided school employees while giving friendly and focused feedback for performance improvements.
Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
Coordinated with school personnel, parents and students to determine disciplinary actions for behavioral issues.
Education Program Coordinator/Teacher
Yosemite Unified School District
06.2018 - 06.2021
Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
Worked alongside district administrators to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
Coordinated daily tasks including instruction, curriculum, attendance and and inventory maintenance.
Coordinated communication between prospective student families and district administration
Devised, implemented and monitored program plans and schedules.
Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness.
Sourced qualified vendors to provide program resources.
Created standard operating procedures.
Developed first-rate training programs.
Successfully created and maintained social media program marketing to increase student enrollment
6/7 Grade Teacher
Mariposa Country Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Raised over $2000 in community sponsorship funds for 6/7 grade science camp at Calvin Crest.
Earned a $1600 DonorsChoose grant to supply grades 6 - 12 with art supplies
Coordinated Weekly Career Speaker Series for 4 - 12 graders
Taught art and PE to 6-12 graders
Participated in monthly CAASP training
Introduced a successful reading incentive program which motivated students and increased scores.
Teacher of English
Golden Valley Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2017
Devised and implemented course instructional plans to teach high school students about the study of English Language Arts while meeting or exceeding district standards.
Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
Consulted with teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Completed Google Educator training to increase professional growth.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Vice Principal
Wilson Middle School
06.2014 - 06.2015
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to ensure performance objectives and standards are continuously achieved.
Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
English Reading Specialist / Site Administrator
Madera County Office Of Education
08.2008 - 06.2014
Implemented a one-to one 9-12 blended learning curriculum at Discovery Community Day School 2011-2014
Site Testing Coordinator at Discovery/Challenger Community Day Schools 2011 to 2014
School Site Council member at Discovery/Challenger Community Day and Enterprise Secondary School 2011 to 2014
Site Administrator at Discovery/ Challenger Community Day Schools 2012-2014
Site administrator at Pioneer Technical Center, charter high 2011
Curriculum and Educational Technology Coordinator for county alternative education programs 2011-2012
Lead WASC coordinator for charter high school's 2012 visit. Earned a six year recommendation.
California Academic Language and Literacy teacher trainer 2010-present
Received Highly Qualified Teacher certification from California Department of Education to teach any secondary subject at the high school level: math, science, history etc. due to my high level of experience and education.
English Learners Planning Team member
Grant writing partner
Curriculum and Educational Technology Coordinator for county alternative education programs
Assisted in Title One categorical funding for the 2011-2012 school year.
Teacher of English and Alternative Education
Yosemite Unified School District, Yosemite High School
08.2006 - 06.2008
Founding teacher using a one-to-one laptop environment, Teacher of ninth and twelfth grade English.
Speech Contest Coordinator for the Rotary and Lions Clubs.
Destination Imagination Team Adviser
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for 130 students.
General Education Instructor
Yosemite Community College, Action Agency and Columbia Community College
01.2003 - 01.2005
Taught basic skills to mothers of young children who were on public assistance.
Prepared adults for GED testing
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Teacher of English
Sonora Unified School District
06.2000 - 06.2003
Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to offer equal access to education.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Teacher of English
Morongo Unified School District
08.1994 - 06.2000
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
Led Journalism club and produced a newspaper that went out to the community.
Creative Writing Club produced a biannual magazine highlighting student writing.
Organized career speaker series for School to Work initiative.
Coordinated with Copper Canyon Community college to make cross disciplinary coursework available to students in the School to Work program
WASC head for ELA
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California
2012
Tier 1 California Administrative Credential -
Bridges To Leadership Program
Madera County, CA
B.A - English
Case Western Reserve University
1992
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Madera Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Principal
Raymond-Knowles Elementary School District
06.2021 - Current
Education Program Coordinator/Teacher
Yosemite Unified School District
06.2018 - 06.2021
6/7 Grade Teacher
Mariposa Country Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher of English
Golden Valley Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2017
Vice Principal
Wilson Middle School
06.2014 - 06.2015
English Reading Specialist / Site Administrator
Madera County Office Of Education
08.2008 - 06.2014
Teacher of English and Alternative Education
Yosemite Unified School District, Yosemite High School
08.2006 - 06.2008
General Education Instructor
Yosemite Community College, Action Agency and Columbia Community College