Dedicated director and educator with extensive experience in public health, biomedical research, and healthcare who partners with parents, educational and medical professionals to ensure success of students and clients.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Southern CT State University
New Haven, Connecticut
Adjunct Lab Professor of Anatomy & Physiology
08.2026 - Current
Job overview
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all laboratory operations and maintain collaboration with other professors for smooth running laboratory sessions.
Assist classmates with coursework, providing guidance and support as needed.
Manage time effectively to balance assignments and instruction
Give presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
Develop and deliver engaging lab course materials for diverse student populations as well as administer quizzes & tests.
Provide grading and feedback.
Arizona College of Nursing
Professor of Science and Humanities
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
Facilitate active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
Provide constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
Evaluate student performance using appropriate assessment techniques, and provide timely feedback.
Mentor students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
Integrate technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
Encourage students to develop self-directed approaches to independent learning.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievement through grading tests and quizzes, and providing feedback on assignments.
Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program LLC
Operating Manager
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
Advocates for the needs of students with disabilities.
Classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Incorporates interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
Research conditions such as Autism, Down syndrome, and Rett syndrome to provide quality care for the population being served.
Hire and train staff in state regulations and business protocols.
Ensures compliance with state licensing guidelines.
Offer home-based and virtual instruction in Reading, Math, Sciences, Social Studies, and Art.
Participates in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
Maintains consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior, progress, and upcoming lessons.
Monitors daily operational activities to ensure efficient and effective performance.
Redwoods Homeschool Community
, CT
Science Instructor
03.2025 - 06.2026
Job overview
Provides instruction to middle and high school students in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Chemistry.
Develops and implements innovative teaching strategies to engage students in scientific concepts.
Conducts hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
Communicates regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
Conducts assessments of student knowledge, skills, and abilities related to scientific topics, with quizzes, tests, and verbal feedback.
God's Loving Actions non-profit Inc
Executive Director
04.2003 - 12.2025
Job overview
Maintains accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing the designated budget.
Determines methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects.
Coordinates with groups of volunteers to carry out on-site work.
Submits funding requests and grant applications.
Implementation of healthcare and social service programs to serve diverse and poverty-stricken children and their families on an international level.
Provides sustainable food systems, ongoing educational programs, medicine, and healthcare for children and their families.
Concorde Education
Instructor/Teacher
02.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
Designs curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
Manages and organizes class records and reports.
Creates and modifies various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
Identifies weaknesses and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
Communicates with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Teaches Health and Wellness, Anatomy and Physiology, AI coding, and Robotics.
Prepares and presents lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Minds In Motion, LLC
Instructor/Teacher
08.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
Monitored student performance, offering constructive feedback and additional aid to struggling students.
Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
Traveled to various schools and different sites.
Taught Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Organized chemistry lab and experiments.
Community Health Network
Community Health Educator
06.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
Provided health education services to the community on preventive healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate resources and support for health-related programs in the area.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Supported organizations in maintaining a work environment focused on scientific integrity and quality, while fostering learning, open communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
Researched quantitative and qualitative data, and wrote articles for a variety of publications.
Engaged Medicaid customers in conversation and effectively determined needs.
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant
05.2000 - 10.2007
Job overview
Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of patients, families, and fellow employees to promote a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Conducted insurance verification, pre-certification, and pre-authorization functions.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
A secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records by following HIPAA and JCAHO regulations.
Education
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT
Master of Science from Public Health/Global Health
05-2024
FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management Univ
from Emergency Management
01-2023
University Overview
ICS-100
IS-700
IS-2905
Johns Hopkins University/Coursera
Maryland
from Psychological First Aid Certification
03-2020
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology/School Health Education
07-2010
Middlesex College
Associate of Science from Science/Social Sciences
05-2008
Teflen College
NY
from TESOL/TEFL certification
Arizona College of Nursing
from ATI Proctor Certification
Career Education Colleges And Universities
from Certified Higher Education Professional
Skills
Attention to Detail
Patient Flow
HIPAA Compliance
Problem-Solving
Medical Terminology
Infection Control
Effective communication
Curriculum development
Global Health Education
Academic Instruction
Program Development
Resource advocacy
Clinical research studies
Academic writing
Organization and Planning
Presentations
International relief
Classroom management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Award in Sociology
Award in Teaching Youth
Hospital Excellent Service Award
Published author
Timeline
Adjunct Lab Professor of Anatomy & Physiology
Southern CT State University
08.2026 - Current
Science Instructor
Redwoods Homeschool Community
03.2025 - 06.2026
Professor of Science and Humanities
Arizona College of Nursing
09.2024 - Current
Instructor/Teacher
Concorde Education
02.2024 - 02.2025
Instructor/Teacher
Minds In Motion, LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
Community Health Educator
Community Health Network
06.2021 - 09.2022
Operating Manager
Rainbow Hill Special Needs Program LLC
07.2020 - Current
Executive Director
God's Loving Actions non-profit Inc
04.2003 - 12.2025
Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
05.2000 - 10.2007
Goodwin University
Master of Science from Public Health/Global Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology/School Health Education
Middlesex College
Associate of Science from Science/Social Sciences
FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management Univ
from Emergency Management
Johns Hopkins University/Coursera
from Psychological First Aid Certification
Teflen College
from TESOL/TEFL certification
Arizona College of Nursing
from ATI Proctor Certification
Career Education Colleges And Universities
from Certified Higher Education Professional
Software Experience
Microsoft Powerpoint
Excel
Canvas/Blackboard
Kronos
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Google Docs
Other Research Experience
Collected data to improve educational disparities among people with food insecurities in Guatemala.
Implemented virtual education program based on data collected to serve 28 children.
Implemented community food service program to service 28 children and people in the surrounding community in connection with a children's home director.
based 2024 Capstone at Goodwin University on the implementation of these programs
Adjunct Professor for Anatomy and Physiology Lab at Chattanooga State Community CollegeAdjunct Professor for Anatomy and Physiology Lab at Chattanooga State Community College
Adjunct Professor Anatomy/Physiology at Florida Atlantic University Honors CollegeAdjunct Professor Anatomy/Physiology at Florida Atlantic University Honors College