Spearheading English I team alignment around instructional strategies focused on 100% Student Success, leading to increased student achievement on benchmarks
Established a Speech & Debate team, opening opportunities for Chavez High Schoolers to engage in real-world thought, competing at UIL
Delivers high-quality instruction resulting in STAAR performance at 90% Approaches, 84% Meets, and 20% Masters in the 2023-2024 academic year
Ignite Fellowship
Teach For America
Williamsburg, VA - Remote
01.2023 - 04.2023
Facilitated virtual instruction for small groups of elementary students on reading fundamentals to close the gap
Legal Assistant
Correll Law Firm
Winchester, VA
05.2020 - 08.2020
Developed reports on client treatment status; maintaining regular communication with clients, insurance adjusters and relevant health providers
Designed a training program for new employees to support meaningful integration into company culture
Corresponded with news stations nationwide as part of the firm's strategic marketing initiative
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy, Mgmt & Organizational Leadership
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
01.2023
Associate of Science -
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Petersburg, VA
2020
Leadership & School Community Involvement
Member, Teacher Advisory Committee to the Superintendent | 09/2024 to Current
Houston ISD - Houston, TX
Advises Superintendent on issues impacting the community
Represents teacher and student voices on policies impacting them
Head Debate Coach | 09/2023 to Current
Chavez High School, Houston ISD - Houston, TX
Opened opportunities for students to compete at UIL in Speech & Debate
Developed and implemented a Speech & Debate program doubling membership in the second year of the program
Prepares students to compete, increasing access to programming that prepares students for life after high school
Honors & Awards
Organization Leadership Award, Richard Bland College of William & Mary | 2020
Statesman Scholar, Richard Bland College of William & Mary | 2019
District Student of the Year, National Speech & Debate Association | 2018
Golden Gavel Leadership Award, John Handley High School | 2018
Timeline
Teacher, English I | Team Lead
Chavez High School, Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
Ignite Fellowship
Teach For America
01.2023 - 04.2023
Legal Assistant
Correll Law Firm
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy, Mgmt & Organizational Leadership
Special Education Teacher (6-12 English and Social Studies), Special Education Intervention Teacher, Instructional Leadership Team, Content Lead at NYCDOESpecial Education Teacher (6-12 English and Social Studies), Special Education Intervention Teacher, Instructional Leadership Team, Content Lead at NYCDOE
English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, Cambridge Coordinator and ELA Team Lead at Polk County Public SchoolsEnglish Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, Cambridge Coordinator and ELA Team Lead at Polk County Public Schools