Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 18-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Department Chair
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, TX
08.2017 - 05.2022
Guided department through STAAR testing and AP testing
Directed department in school-wide reading initiative.
Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
Served as intermediary between department members and administration
Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, TX
08.2013 - 05.2022
Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Social Studies Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District
Barksdale, TX
08.2004 - 07.2013
Developed lessons designed to engage students in the content and in active learning
Differentiated instruction to address individual student needs.
Adapted formative and summative assessments for individual student needs.
Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Cross Country/Powerlifting/Track and Field Coach
Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District
Barksdale, TX
08.2004 - 07.2013
Coordinated and led daily workouts specific for individual events, including all sprints and relays.
Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Teaching
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
2010
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Special Education Programs
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
05.2005
Skills
Strong written and verbal communicator
Instructional Strategies
Group Teaching
Staff Meetings
Monthly Reporting
Providing Feedback
Educational Software
Resource Utilization
Critical Thinking Skills
Adaptable
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Individual Support
Timeline
Social Studies Department Chair
Lockhart High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Lockhart High School
08.2013 - 05.2022
Social Studies Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District
08.2004 - 07.2013
Cross Country/Powerlifting/Track and Field Coach
Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District
08.2004 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History Teaching
Sul Ross State University
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Special Education Programs