Selected by my principal to serve on the Ennis ISD Teacher Collaboration Board, acting as the liaison between 4th-grade teachers and the district's curriculum department to communicate concerns and share innovative ideas.
Received the Excellence in Action Award from my principal for a lesson where students were tasked with building circuits using provided materials, encouraging problem-solving and hands-on learning.
Leveraged the educational data analysis platform, Eduphoria, to analyze test data to inform instructional planning.
Established strong relationships and meaningful connections with parents through effective communication strategies, utilizing platforms like Class Dojo and Remind to keep them informed, engaged, and updated on their child’s achievements and areas for growth.
Selected as the 4th-grade GT representative based on my gifted and talented professional development training. Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing project-based learning activities tailored to meet the needs of gifted learners.
Third-Fifth Grade Science Lab Teacher
Parkway Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2024
Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans tailored to TEKS requirements, incorporating differentiation and scaffolding techniques to address diverse student needs.
Selected by the principal to serve as fourth-grade lead teacher/mentor facilitating weekly professional learning community meetings to present and guide discussions on upcoming unit curricula.
Initiated, planned, and coordinated the local science fair for grades 4–6 at my campus, resulting in three students placing at the regional level and one advancing to the state science fair under my leadership.
Leveraged the educational data analysis platform, DMAC, to design unit tests and analyze test data to inform instructional planning. Based on data insights, I coordinated lesson plans targeting the lowest-performing TEKS for all 4th-grade science classes. Progress on these TEKS were tracked through their inclusion in subsequent unit tests.
Fourth Grade Math and Science Teacher
Kermit Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Collaborate with my fellow team to create and align engaging lesson plans with TEKS standards.
Joined benchmark data analysis meetings to pinpoint students and TEKS areas that were underperforming. I coordinated tutoring groups and designed lessons aimed at helping students reach grade-level proficiency.
Fifth Grade Science and U.S. History Teacher
Anson Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Coached a 5th-grade UIL social studies team that went on to achieve 1st place in the division competition, competing against other districts.
Fourth Grade Science and Texas History Teacher
EJ Moss Intermediate School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities in order to stay current on best practices within the field of science education and provide the highest quality instruction possible for my students.
Education
Bachelors of Applied Science - Legal Assisting
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
05.2014
Associates of Applied Science - Legal Assisting
Blinn College
Bryan, TX
12.2011
Texas Teacher Certification - Early Childhood- Sixth Grade Generalist Certification
Skills
Instructional Design
Relationship Building
Adaptability
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Data Analysis
Timeline
Fourth Grade Science Teacher
Jack Lummus Intermediate School
07.2024 - Current
Third-Fifth Grade Science Lab Teacher
Parkway Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2024
Fourth Grade Math and Science Teacher
Kermit Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Fifth Grade Science and U.S. History Teacher
Anson Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Fourth Grade Science and Texas History Teacher
EJ Moss Intermediate School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Applied Science - Legal Assisting
Wayland Baptist University
Associates of Applied Science - Legal Assisting
Blinn College
Texas Teacher Certification - Early Childhood- Sixth Grade Generalist Certification
Learning Support Teacher- Math Focus at Nazareth Area School District/ Intermediate SchoolLearning Support Teacher- Math Focus at Nazareth Area School District/ Intermediate School