Enthusiastic and passionate about cultivating a safe and positive classroom community and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD Teacher (K-6)
Central Elementary School
Commerce City, Colorado
07.2024 - 01.2026
Instructed multilingual learners (MLs) using E.L ACHIEVE and SummitK12 curriculum to enhance social and academic English proficiency in alignment with grade level standards.
Facilitated language acquisition for students in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, fostering overall communication skills.
Developed and executed interactive lesson plans while administering assessments to evaluate student progress.
Sixth Grade Instructional Paraprofessional
Bromley East Charter School
Brighton, Colorado
02.2023 - 06.2024
Supported students in classwork, enhancing understanding through individual and small group assistance.
Monitored student behavior, facilitating conflict resolution and providing guidance to foster a positive learning environment.
Assisted teachers with classroom preparation, activities, instruction, classroom management and grading.
Supervised students on campus to ensure their safety.
Supported colleagues by providing resources and assistance for classroom activities. Attended professional development training.
Equine Caretaker/Instructor
Promenade Horsemanship Academy
Brighton, Colorado
09.2019 - 08.2022
Instructed beginner riders in camps and group lessons, fostering skill development and confidence.
Maintained horse quarters and facilities, ensuring optimal environment through feeding, watering, grooming, and general care.
Managed student activities, enhancing learning engagement and stability in the equestrian environment.
Drug Intervention Case Manager
Jefferson County Public Schools, Office of Student Engagement
Golden, CO
01.2017 - 12.2019
Provided case management and strength-based supportive services to at-risk students and families.
Facilitated intake conferences with parents and students, assessing individual needs and developing tailored intervention and treatment recommendations.
Connected students and families to therapeutic, educational, and community services, actively monitoring progress to ensure effective support.
Built collaborative relationships with school staff, students, families and community agencies to include pro-social organizations and supports.
Maintained case documentation and prepared progress reports to schools, collateral agencies and the court.
Counseled and mentored students on substance use, behavior, and school attendance, guiding them toward achieving personal, educational, and career growth.
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Punta Gorda, FL
01.2000 - 03.2012
Conducted initial interviews with youth and parent/guardian to identify and address youth's needs and risks. Screened youth for substance abuse and mental health issues and referred youth, if necessary, for further evaluation and services.
Developed pre-disposition reports and individualized supervision plans. Monitored youth to ensure compliance with court-ordered sanctions. Examined problem behaviors, talents, and deficiencies to ensure that appropriate corrective steps were taken should youth be non-compliant.
Empowered youth to develop prosocial behaviors and competencies through individual counseling, interventions with family, and referrals to community agencies.
Reviewed case packages; gathered information from victims, law enforcement and schools to develop appropriate recommendations to the State Attorney for judicial action or diversion.
Processed individual cases through the court system and attended court hearings.
Developed and maintained relationships with law enforcement, judges, attorneys, mental health agencies, school personnel and others concerned with youth.
Ensured smooth office operations by greeting clients, answering phone calls, and sorting and distributing mail. to include: Ran office, greeted clients, set appointments, answered telephones, sorted mail, filed cases, distributed mail, and utilized computer, fax and copy machines.
Case Manager & Counselor
Coastal Recovery Center/Eagle's Vision Program
Punta Gorda, FL
01.1998 - 01.2000
Provided counseling and crisis intervention to clients and their families.
Coordinated bi-monthly treatment plan reviews to ensure alignment with client needs and progress.
Documented daily and weekly progress notes according to individualized treatment plans.
Conducted group sessions, including R.O.P.E.S training and educational skills groups, to enhance client skills and support recovery.
Monitored daily interaction and modification of client's behavior.
Conducted random urinalysis screening and curfew checks.
Implemented community-based services to support client needs.
Facilitated communication between Department of Juvenile Justice and service providers to streamline service delivery for clients.
Education
Elementary Education
Public Education & Business Coalition
Denver, CO
11-2025
Bachelor of Arts -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05-1996
Skills
Classroom management
Conflict resolution
Group instruction
Social-emotional learning
Classroom technology
Flexible and adaptable
Curriculum design
Differentiated instruction
Student engagement
Interpersonal relationships
Timeline
ELD Teacher (K-6)
Central Elementary School
07.2024 - 01.2026
Sixth Grade Instructional Paraprofessional
Bromley East Charter School
02.2023 - 06.2024
Equine Caretaker/Instructor
Promenade Horsemanship Academy
09.2019 - 08.2022
Drug Intervention Case Manager
Jefferson County Public Schools, Office of Student Engagement