Dynamic educator with over 17 years of experience in middle school general education and special education instruction. Known for strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills, successfully mentoring new teachers and designing interdisciplinary projects that improve student outcomes and engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
College Station Isd
College Station, TX
08.2008 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning.
Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and communication skills among students.
Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated language arts with other subjects.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques.
Organized extracurricular activities that promoted literacy and a love for reading in the school community.
Analyzed student data to identify trends and inform instructional adjustments for diverse learning needs.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
6th Grade Teacher
Humble ISD, Kingwood Middle School
Kingwood, TX
01.2008 - 06.2008
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that encouraged critical thinking.
Adapted instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs and accommodate various learning styles.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive school community.
Office Assistant
Office of Registrar at Texas A&M
College Station, TX
06.2006 - 08.2006
Assisted with processing student billing and maintaining accurate financial records.
Coordinated office communications, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
Supported financial operations, processing invoices and payments, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Supported data entry tasks using university software systems for record management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2007
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational growth
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Collaborative learning
Time management
Critical thinking
Adapting to different learning styles
Student support and academic advising
Digital media presentations
Curriculum development
Creating and implemented online lessons and instruction
Student records management
Accomplishments
Led an extra-curricular organization centered on student involvement in our school and community.
Planned and oversaw special field trip for our school AVID program.
Supervised and coach Cheer Team, Dance Team, and the Tennis Team.