To obtain a position as an educator, that promotes quality education and success for all learners, through support, dedication, and high expectations.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Special Education K-12
1
Generalist K-4
1
ESY K-12
Work History
Humble Independent School District
SPEAK Teacher-grades K-4
08.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction.
Serves as primary contact for the parent.
Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
Joshua 1:9 Learning Center
Kindergarten 1/2 Year- 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
02.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, behavior incidents, and other pertinent information about each student''s progress throughout the school year.
Assessed student progress regularly through formal assessments, providing constructive feedback and tailored instruction to meet individual needs.
Established open communication with parents through regular updates on student performance, conferences, and newsletters.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Tavola Elementary, New Caney Independent School District
Kindergarten Teacher
05.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Tavola Elementary, New Caney Independent School District
First Grade Teacher
08.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Creighton Elementary, Conroe Independent School District
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2014 - 05.2020
Job overview
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
Creighton Elementary, Conroe Independent School District
Third Grade Teacher
08.2006 - 05.2014
Job overview
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Giesinger Elementary, Conroe Independent School District
Special Education Teacher
08.2004 - 05.2006
Job overview
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Gleason Elementary, Cy-Fair Independent School District
Special Education Teacher
08.2003 - 05.2004
Job overview
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Inarajan Middle School, Department of Education
Special Education Teacher
08.2002 - 05.2003
Job overview
Areas of Concentration
Special Education (EC-12), English as a Second Language Education (ESL certified), Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Reading and Writing, Guided Math, Gifted and Talented Education, Balacned Literacy, Mathematics Development, Cultural Diversity
Strengths
Student-Centered, TEKS focused lesson planning, Curriculum development, Classroom management, TELPAS rater, Team builder, New teacher mentor, Heartbeat Committee, Social studies and science cadre, GT Placement Committee, Tiered and differentiated activities, Se
e-saw trained and knowledgeable
Education
University of Guam
Mangilao, GU
Bachelor of Arts from Special Education
01.2002
Skills
Group and Individual Instruction
Technology Integration
Early Reading
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning and Preparation
Affiliations
2018: Kindergarten Instructional Number Study
2018: Kindergarten Standards Base Training and Information
2017: Behavioral Interventions: Best Practices at Tier 1
2019: Early Number Sense Progression (K-4)
2018: PBIS Effective Classroom and Behavior Management (CHAMPS) 2018: GT 30-Hour Foundations Training
2018: GT Talent Pool TPOI
2021: Texas Reading Academies
Certification
Certified Special Education Teacher- K-12
Certified ESY Teacher K-12
Certified Generalist K-4
Timeline
SPEAK Teacher-grades K-4
Humble Independent School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Kindergarten 1/2 Year- 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Joshua 1:9 Learning Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Tavola Elementary, New Caney Independent School District
05.2021 - 01.2023
First Grade Teacher
Tavola Elementary, New Caney Independent School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Creighton Elementary, Conroe Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2020
Third Grade Teacher
Creighton Elementary, Conroe Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2014
Special Education Teacher
Giesinger Elementary, Conroe Independent School District
08.2004 - 05.2006
Special Education Teacher
Gleason Elementary, Cy-Fair Independent School District
Instructional Coach | RTI Co-Coordinator | Educator at Humble Independent School DistrictInstructional Coach | RTI Co-Coordinator | Educator at Humble Independent School District
General Education and Special Education Teacher at Humble Independent School DistrictGeneral Education and Special Education Teacher at Humble Independent School District