Highly motivated, with the desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
History/Debate Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
01.2014 - Current
Enhanced educational skills through workshops and training, resulting in improved student engagement and performance.
Built and maintained strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, leading to a positive learning environment.
Lead professional development sessions over project-based learning.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans and research projects, promoting critical thinking and student-led learning.
Organized and facilitated debates and historical site visits, enriching students' understanding of history.
Maintained accurate records and held productive parent-teacher conferences, ensuring transparent communication about student progress.
Mentored several student teachers through the University of North Texas teaching program.
Achievements:
Teacher of the Year 2021: Recognized as Teacher of the Year for outstanding dedication to student success and exemplary teaching practices.
Debate Coaching and Global DI Excellence: Honored as Debate Coach of the Year, leading the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance to multiple city championships and demonstrating exceptional leadership and coaching skills.Guided an engineering team to a 3rd place finish at the Global Destination Imagination tournament, competing with international peers and showcasing global-level problem-solving skills.
Professional Development: Selected to participate as one of 10 educators nationwide to share insights and innovative teaching methods at CSPAN conference.
U.S. Army Commendation Medal: Awarded for heroism and meritorious service.
Chemical Operations Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
, TX
11.2004 - 06.2009
Managed raw material inventory and oversaw vendor logistics while deployed to Afghanistan.
Troubleshot complex equipment issues, resulting in a 20% reduction in downtime.
Managed inventory and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
Proactively enhanced safety protocols and procedures while also conducting standardized training to improve team emergency readiness and response.
Participated in emergency response drills, improving readiness for hazardous material incidents.
Deployed to Afghanistan where I secured an entrance point into our base and managed logistic operations.
Cost Reduction in Chemical Production:Streamlined chemical production processes, achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs through enhanced efficiency and optimization strategies.
Operational Reliability Improvement: Identified and resolved critical equipment issues, resulting in a substantial boost in operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
Educational Diagnostician at Dallas Independent School District-DISD, Life School, Lancaster Central OfficeEducational Diagnostician at Dallas Independent School District-DISD, Life School, Lancaster Central Office
Administrative Assistant III at Dallas Independent School District, DISD - Human Capital Management - Strategic Pipeline DepartmentAdministrative Assistant III at Dallas Independent School District, DISD - Human Capital Management - Strategic Pipeline Department