Well-developed ability to establish personal relationships with and motivate youth, adults, and special populations across cultures.
Demonstrated capability to create and conduct formative assessments in an effort to establish concept mastery.
Knowledgeable of the psychology of mental and physical barriers to learning and the various methods of compensating and overcoming through cognitive analysis and brain science.
Able to gather facts from a variety of sources and derive insights from seemingly incongruent sources of information to enable learning.
Self-starter who works well in dynamic, team-oriented, and culturally diverse learning environments.
Dedicated work ethic in more than 30 years of educational coaching, teaching, and counseling.
Actively participated in the assessment of course and program level student learning outcomes.
Attended professional development activities to sharpen areas of administrator, teacher, and Student Success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Coach for the state of New Mexico
Central Region Educational Cooperative (CREC)
01.2021 - Current
Inspire teachers and staff, building collaborative partnerships utilizing Universal Design for Learning principles
Develop research-based training material and programs designed to improve teacher practices
Facilitate training based on adult learning principles while working flexibly and professionally
Travel statewide to multiple districts, working independently or in teams while prioritizing tasks and utilizing effective time management skills
Life Coach
Apoluo Life Coach and Inspire Heart Non-Profit
01.2003 - Current
Create and maintain therapeutic relationships with families and individuals, facilitating referrals and assisting with various issues
Adjunct Math Instructor
San Juan Community College
01.2013 - 01.2020
Implement and instruct hybrid math classes for Saturday College pilot program, achieving a 100% success rate for those who completed the class
Develop face-to-face curriculum to supplement online learning and improve Accuplacer scores
Utilize and teach math practices in conjunction with research on Habits of Mind to increase learning and student achievement
Transition Coordinator
Aztec High School
01.2011 - 01.2020
Serve grades 9-12, working closely with parents and community members to transition students with disabilities to further education or the workforce
Initiate internships, job shadows, and dual credit opportunities to enhance student success
Mentor/Tutor
Boys and Girls Club
01.2014 - 01.2015
Encourage students to achieve educational goals through tutoring and progress evaluation
Math Instructor, Special Education
Aztec High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Utilize Common Formative Assessments to gauge content mastery and develop IEPs for special education students
Create and implement positive classroom management strategies and credit-recovery classes
Site Administrator at Southwest West Central Cooperative Educational Learning CenterSite Administrator at Southwest West Central Cooperative Educational Learning Center