Passionate Elementary School Teacher with background in creating vibrant learning environments, encouraging student curiosity and facilitating active participation in individual and group settings. Strengths include fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, implementing differentiated instruction strategies, and integrating technology into curriculum to boost student engagement. Recognized for ability to increase student literacy through innovative reading programs and promoting healthy student habits that can lead to long-term success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth & Fourth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - Current
Facilitated students' growth in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
As Garde Level Chair, I led weekly team meetings to discuss student progress and performance.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
Provided feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and parent-teacher meetings.
Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance using ELL strategies.
Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams for interested students.
Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
Participated in professional development opportunities related to new teaching methods or best practices.
Process Manager, Quality Management Operations
Capital One
Las Vegas, NV
09.2013 - 08.2015
Collaborated with stakeholders from various departments to develop effective strategies for meeting compliance objectives.
Compiled, modeled, and reported on data to support efficiency targets.
Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Identified exceptions and deviations and recommended corrective actions to realign processes.
Process Manager, Vendor Audit Quality Management
Capital One
Las Vegas, NV
09.2011 - 09.2013
Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
Collected and analyzed financial data to identify improvements for controls and compliance.
Assisted in developing new policies and procedures designed to enhance internal controls.
Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Made recommendations to resolve compliance audit findings.
Analyzed complex financial information related to client operations and offered solutions for improvement.
Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
Education
Master of Education - English Language Learning
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05-2024
Master of Education - Elementary Education
National University
La Jolla, CA
11-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
02-2014
Skills
Student engagement
Lesson planning
Adaptability and flexibility
Group and individual instruction
Team collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Certification
Professional Elementary Education License
English Language Acquisition and Development Specialist Endorsement