Passionate, dedicated teacher eager to obtain a full-time administrative position in the elementary school setting. Hoping to maximize my teaching abilities and implement best practices to ensure each scholar’s educational needs are met and teachers are supported and provided with tools and resources to do so.
Work History
EIGHTH GRADE TEACHER / EARLY LITERARY COORDINATOR
1 Year 2 Months
ETHOS ACADEMY | 08.2025 - Current
Plan, prepare and present lessons to teach the grade level standards
Modify instruction to support all scholars in achieving their academic goals
Fulfill duties to support the school, i.e., dismissal/ arrival, lunch/ recess coverage, etc.
Differentiate to cater to physical, emotional and social needs of youth in title 1 school
Provide scholars with a safe space to learn and grow with freedom to make mistakes
Implement the goals outlined in a child’s IEP or 504 plan and record data to show progress
Review data to ensure all scholars are receiving necessary interventions
Manage behaviors and implement structured routines to promote clear and consistent expectations
THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROVIDER
10 Years 8 Months
HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING | 02.2016 - Current
Cater to the physical, emotional and social needs of youth in the foster care system
Provide a supportive family setting until the natural family can be reunited or a permanent placement through adoption can be arranged.
Participate in activities to accomplish goals that include life skills and socially adaptive behavior.
Attend IEP and CFT meetings
Implement the goals outlined in the child’s treatment plan
Eliminate inappropriate behaviors
Support medical and educational needs of the children
TEACHER (KINDERGARTEN, SECOND, AND THIRD GRADE)
ETHOS ACADEMY | 08.2017 - 08.2017
Plan, prepare and present lessons to teach the grade level standards
Modify instruction to support all scholars in achieving their academic goals
Fulfill duties to support the school, i.e., dismissal/ arrival, lunch/ recess coverage, etc.
Differentiate to cater to physical, emotional and social needs of youth in title 1 school
Provide scholars with a safe space to learn and grow with freedom to make mistakes
Implement the goals outlined in a child’s IEP or 504 plan and record data to show progress
Review data to ensure all scholars are receiving necessary interventions
HABILITATION THERAPIST
1 Year 3 Months
ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED | 06.2015 - 09.2016
Habilitation Therapists are paraprofessionals that work directly with children in their homes
Participate in activities to accomplish goals that include life skills and socially adaptive behavior.
Facilitate activities to teach a variety of important skills and improve behavior. (Goals are typically in the areas of communication, socialization, gross and fine motor, cognition, and adaptive behavior.)
Direct communication with parents to provide effective habilitation services by helping to develop goals, select staff, coordinate services, and participate in the home program.
Provide excellent service and communication to children and parents
Maintain a clean, safe and healthy teaching environment
HABILITATION THERAPIST
1 Year 3 Months
ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED | 06.2015 - 09.2016
Habilitation Therapists are paraprofessionals that work directly with children in their homes
Participate in activities to accomplish goals that include life skills and socially adaptive behavior.
Facilitate activities to teach a variety of important skills and improve behavior. (Goals are typically in the areas of communication, socialization, gross and fine motor, cognition, and adaptive behavior.)
Direct communication with parents in order to provide effective habilitation services by helping to develop goals, select staff, coordinate services, and participate in the home program.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, WEST CAMPUS | PHOENIX
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AAEE)
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GLENDALE
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Differentiation
Patience
Modeling
Organization
time management
teamwork
Certification
NEUROSEQUENTIAL MODEL OF CAREGIVING CERTIFICATE, 100+ HOURS OF TRAUMA TRAINING AND INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE/ SUPPORT TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, TEACHING MINDFULNESS TO FOSS TRAINING, TRIBAL TRAINING/ CERTIFICATE, LETRS TRAINING- IN PROCESS, HCTC/TFC TARGETED GOALS AND INTERVENTIONS CERTIFICATE, CPR/FIRST AID
INTERNSHIP
Challenger Middle School– ELL and 7th/8th grade AVID program
SEPTEMBER, 2014- MAY 1ST, 2015
Observe in an English Language Learners classroom
Facilitate centers
Read with students
Practice literacy skills
Tutor small groups while inspiring and creating group discussion to come to a consensus and deeper knowledge on the topic
ACCEL– Special Education classroom
SEPTEMBER, 2015- DECEMBER 15TH, 2015
Implement individualized educational plans and instructional programs.
Help provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student’s progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations.
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student’s progress.
Maintain an accurate record keeping system.
Implement behavior intervention techniques for classroom management
Participate in MET and IEP meetings
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
Comply with ACCEL policies.
Landmark Elementary School– 1st grade classroom
JANUARY 2016- MAY 25TH, 2016
Co-teach
Create lesson/ unit plans
Work collaboratively with team of teachers
Read with students, as well as, assess their reading skills
Timeline
EIGHTH GRADE TEACHER / EARLY LITERARY COORDINATOR
ETHOS ACADEMY
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
TEACHER (KINDERGARTEN, SECOND, AND THIRD GRADE)
ETHOS ACADEMY
08.2017 - 08.2017Read More
THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROVIDER
HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING
02.2016 - CurrentRead More
HABILITATION THERAPIST
ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED
06.2015 - 09.2016Read More
HABILITATION THERAPIST
ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED
06.2015 - 09.2016Read More
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS from EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AAEE)