Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator
Houston ISD
11.2013 - 08.2021
Maintained knowledge of curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Southeast Michigan Youth Development Coordinator
Generation With Promise - Michigan Surgeon General
12.2007 - 07.2010
Planned and implemented wide-ranging programs, encapsulated learnings and fielded inspirational guest speakers.
Practiced group counseling methods for youths to learn how to express, manage and resolve issues constructively.
Exposed youths to variety of sports activities and encouraged participation.
Developed and introduced cultural and ethnic diversity programs.
Assisted schools with at-risk youth behavior, education and extracurricular activities to reinforce youth development programs.
Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Instructional Strategies
Standards Compliance
Child Development
Time Management
Technology Integration
Play-Based Learning
Lesson Planning
Safety Awareness
Remote Instruction
Group and Individual Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Houston ISD
11.2013 - 08.2021
Southeast Michigan Youth Development Coordinator
Generation With Promise - Michigan Surgeon General