
Dynamic professional with a master's degree in experimental neuroscience and a successful career teaching chemistry and biology, seeking to leverage a robust foundation in science alongside exceptional interpersonal skills in a sales role. Extensive experience as an educator has honed the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly while tailoring approaches to meet diverse audience needs. Equipped with strong drive and ambition, ready to excel in building meaningful client relationships and consistently exceeding sales targets. Committed to making a significant impact within a collaborative team environment.
Manage the campus Section 504 (ADA) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered systems of support) programs and oversee provision of needed services, compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements. Coordinate, plan, and facilitate Section 504 and MTSS meetings from initial contact to follow up with families and professionals, providing excellent communication, documentation, support, and guidance.
Oversee effective management of schoolwide (national) highly-certified college preparatory program for first generation college students. Manageda team of teachers, tutors, and students and worked with district level personnel to ensure effective and impactful implementation.
Science teacher and campus leader for individual learners' needs through coordination of RTI (Response to Intervention) program.
Played a key role in the turnaround of a long-time low-performing high school, part of a team that successfully implemented an Early College High School model and a community school framework.
Effectively managed a team of math and science teachers, providing ongoing, adaptive, and consistent support throughout a summer program for first-generation college students.
Successfully and independently developed project plans and provided ongoing training and support for a diverse group of customers over a large geographical territory. Provided excellent customer service and ongoing training. Communicated customers' needs effectively to engineers and product development specialists to ensure the client's expectations were met or exceeded. Helped grow the user (and company revenue) for each campus served by understanding their needs and making suggestions for maximizing the use of the product.
Played a pivotal role in increasing student test scores through teaching, leadership, and modeling best practices. Saw large and significant gains in student test scores an state accountability rating in a historically low area for the school.
Conducted extensive literature reviews, designed and conducted experiments, analyzed results, and collaborated with other students and faculty to discuss implications of work to add to the existing body of research in the are of recovery from brain injury.
(2023-Present) Presenter: 504/MTSS campus-wide compliance information (Emerson High School)
(2011-2023): Presenter: Numerous professional development sessions (Fort Worth, Austin, Willis, TX)
(2018): Presenter: AVID College Readiness Symposium (Austin, TX)
(2004): Successful defense of Master's thesis (Texas Christian University)
(2002): Successful defense of Honors thesis in Psychology (Linfield College)
(2002): Presenter: Neuroscience conferences in Chicago, IL and New Orleans, LA
2022: Teacher of the week (McKinney High school)
2018: Willis ISD district MVP award (Willis High School)
2016: Finalist, Teacher of the year (Reagan Early College High School)
2015: Nominee, Teacher of the year (Reagan Early College High School)
2008: Nominee, Teacher of the year (Polytechnic High School)
2003: Ida Green Graduate Research Fellowship (Texas Christian University)
2002: Ploog-Tielman Research Award in Psychology (Linfield College)