Future Goals: I would like to complete my internship to obtain my School Building Leader Certificate. I would greatly enjoy the opportunity to provide professional learning opportunities for staff and community members.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish and ENL Teacher
Niskayuna Central Schools
09.2008 - Current
Currently serving as a teacher mentor (2024-2025 school year)
Served as Spanish Club Advisor at Iroquois Middle School
Past President of Capital Organization of Language Teachers
2003-2007: Spanish Teacher at Ichabod Crane Middle School (Grades 6, 7, 8)
Advisor for Foreign Cultures Club in 2004-2005
2000-2003: Spanish Teacher at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central Schools (Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12), National Junior Honor Society Advisor in 2001
2000- Spanish Teacher at Marathon Central School District (Grades 7, 10)
Master of Science Degree - Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology
SUNY Albany
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Spanish, Secondary Education
SUNY Potsdam
01.1999
Skills
Student engagement
Collaborative learning
Oral communication
Teaching strategies
Coordinating professional development programs
Accomplishments
Obtained National Board Certification in 2017 for World Languages other than English (Spanish) Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood, successfully completed MOC in 2022
Served as President of the Capital Organization of Language Teachers
Participated in three travel exchanges (2015 & 2017-Almería, Spain), (2013- Hamm, Germany)
Certification
National Board Certification: World Languages (Spanish) Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
Diesel and Gas Mechanic & Auto Electrician at Niskayuna Central School District & BOCESDiesel and Gas Mechanic & Auto Electrician at Niskayuna Central School District & BOCES
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Niskayuna Central School DistrictCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Niskayuna Central School District