Accomplished educator with extensive experience as a Math Instructional Coach specializing in supporting teachers with planning, understanding the lesson progression, and analyzing content to improve teacher capacity of elementary math.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK-5th Grade Math Instructional Coach
Lamar Consolidated School District
2023.07 - Current
Supported curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state standards and rigor in mathematical content.
Conducted professional development workshops focused on best practices in mathematics instruction to elevate teaching quality.
Championed a culture of high expectations for both educators and students within the math department, resulting in increased motivation and engagement.
4th Grade Literacy and Social Studies Teacher
Lamar CISD
2021.08 - 2023.05
Worked cooperatively with other teachers as the team leader to organize information and make important decisions.
Developed and trained a student teacher by using the coaching cycle to teach effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Oversaw and organized schedule management as the campus University Interscholastic League chair person.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
3rd Grade Math, Science, Social Studies Teacher
Lamar CISD
2020.08 - 2021.05
Teacher of the Year
Campus Houston Alliance of Black Educators Teacher of the Year ( HAABSE)
Collaborated with grade level team as the team leader to develop classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses, and provided the training to school staff.
3rd Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Lamar CISD
2019.08 - 2020.05
Collaborated with a student teacher to create rigorous and age appropriate lessons.
Provided quality instruction by utilizing guided reading and math.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Created assessments and analyzed data to drive instruction and provide targeted interventions.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support, and guidance.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lamar CISD
2018.08 - 2019.05
Supported and assisted a student teacher by modeling appropriate teaching techniques.
Teacher of the month
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Prepared and taught lessons using varied teaching strategies such as teacher modeling, whole group, small group, and individual in order to reach all learners.
3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lamar CISD
2015.08 - 2018.05
Fostered positivity, helpfulness, and encouraging environment for novice teacher.
Supported novice teacher on district level by conducting weekly meetings.
Assessed students' progress using data and adjusted teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students.
Created engaging lessons that reflected changes in Texas math standards.
Assessed in developing a school wide procedure for writing in Math.
2nd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lamar CISD
2014.08 - 2015.05
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Encouraged EB students' academic and social growth through lessons which included hands-on activities and opportunities for cooperative learning.
3rd Grade Self Contained Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
2007.08 - 2014.05
Served as an effective, courteous leader of a department team in order to maximize student achievement.
Utilized data as the data team leader to guide lesson planning, teaching, and reteaching.
Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Trained a student teacher on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
04.2007
Skills
Mentoring Teachers
Technology Integration
Relationship Building
Group and Individual Instruction
Lesson Planning
Instructional Coaching
Collaborative learning
Teaching strategies
Numeracy Strategies
Curriculum Writing
Timeline
PreK-5th Grade Math Instructional Coach
Lamar Consolidated School District
2023.07 - Current
4th Grade Literacy and Social Studies Teacher
Lamar CISD
2021.08 - 2023.05
3rd Grade Math, Science, Social Studies Teacher
Lamar CISD
2020.08 - 2021.05
3rd Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Lamar CISD
2019.08 - 2020.05
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lamar CISD
2018.08 - 2019.05
3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lamar CISD
2015.08 - 2018.05
2nd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lamar CISD
2014.08 - 2015.05
3rd Grade Self Contained Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
2007.08 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
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