Dedicated educator with 20+ years of experience in improving educational outcomes. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum support, student engagement, and staff leadership. Strong background in psychology and criminology, bringing insight into student behavior, conflict resolution, and positive learning environments. Committed to fostering academic, social, and emotional growth for diverse student populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Arlington ISD
Arlington, Texas
08.2025 - Current
Provided instruction across grade levels (Pre-K through 8th) in general education and specialty subjects.
Maintained classroom order, adapted lesson plans, and supported student learning in diverse settings.
Built positive rapport with students and staff, ensuring continuity of instruction during teacher absences.
Site Supervisor
City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2025 - 07.2025
Coordinate and maintain a summer mobile day camp program.
Collaborated with other related school-linked service programs
Maintained classroom order, adapted lesson plans, and supported student learning in diverse settings.
Work with parents, summer school staff, administrators, camp staff, day campers, and community vendors
Substitute Teacher
Arlington ISD
Arlington, Texas
08.2024 - 05.2025
Provided instruction across grade levels (Pre-K through 8th) in general education and specialty subjects.
Maintained classroom order, adapted lesson plans, and supported student learning in diverse settings.
Built positive rapport with students and staff, ensuring continuity of instruction during teacher absences
Site Supervisor
City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2024 - 08.2024
Coordinate and maintain a summer mobile day camp program.
Collaborated with other related school-linked service programs
Maintained classroom order, adapted lesson plans, and supported student learning in diverse settings.
Work with parents, summer school staff, administrators, camp staff, day campers, and community vendors
Site Supervisor
Birdville ISD
North Richland Hills, Texas
09.2013 - 08.2023
Coordinate and maintain an extended before and after school program
Work collaboratively with parents, school staff, school-linked service programs students and community in all program activities
Direct and participate in student recruitment for program participation
Establish and maintain student attendance and reporting procedures
Implement & budget
Train, and supervise staff; supervise and coordinate extended day activities and all students enrolled
Participate in advisory meetings
Interface with service providers participating in program activities
Keep accurate and timely records concerning student participation and program activities
Work with consultants and other staff in program evaluation
Prepare and present oral, written and statistical reports on program operation and effectiveness
Long term Art Teacher
Arlington ISD
Arlington, Texas
02.2024 - 05.2024
Created and delivered art lessons to over 170 students, fostering creativity, out of the box thinking and self-expression
Maintained classroom order, adapted lesson plans, and supported student learning in diverse settings.
Built positive rapport with students and staff, ensuring continuity of instruction during teacher absences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Minor in Psychology
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, Texas
05.2003
Associates of Arts - Social Work
Cisco College
Abilene, Texas
07.2001
Skills
Classroom & Behavior Management
Program & Staff Supervision
Curriculum Support
Student Mentorship & Counseling
Parent & Community Engagement
Conflict Resolution
Restorative Practices
Organizational Leadership
Professional Development
Lesson Planning
Team Collaboration
Affiliations
Instrumental in implementing a soccer sport program on the junior level that decreased the truancy and attendance rate
Sponsored a successful club for junior high age students that helped with social emotional and character building