Education professional with robust teaching background. Known for creating engaging lesson plans and fostering collaborative classroom atmosphere. Reliable team player with flexible approach to meet evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and student assessment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Site-Coordinator
ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION-CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
Coordinate ESOL and GED test preparation courses, ensuring effective scheduling, resource allocation, and curriculum implementation while managing site logistics and student attendance.
Assess student proficiency levels to place them in appropriate courses, providing tailored instruction and resources to meet individual academic and career goals.
Promote ongoing education and career development by supporting students in setting academic milestones and connecting them with necessary resources for success.
Spanish Teacher, Level 1
MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2023 - Current
Design and facilitate interactive activities that incorporate authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries, increasing student participation and cultural understanding.
Help build background and foundational Spanish skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for continued study and success in advanced Spanish courses.
Provide students with opportunities to engage in collaborative learning, enhancing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the target language.
Career Pathways
ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION-CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 12.2023
Assisted GED students in creating and managing online accounts, ensuring accurate information and seamless access to materials, while providing personalized guidance to help them set and achieve academic and career goals.
Developed individualized action plans and provided consistent check-ins to keep students on track with their GED preparation, monitoring progress and troubleshooting challenges to ensure test success.
Collaborated with faculty, staff, and community partners to connect students with essential resources such as tutoring, financial aid, job training, and career counseling, while facilitating counseling sessions on GED testing procedures and post-graduation pathways.
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2016 - 05.2023
Consistently met or exceeded learning gain and proficiency goals for students by implementing tailored instructional strategies, earning recognition on the Florida High Impact Teachers list for exceptional contributions to student success.
Rated Highly Effective in performance evaluations based on outstanding student test scores and management feedback, reflecting a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning outcomes.
Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, customized instruction to meet individual needs, and created engaging, student-centered lessons that provided opportunities for mastery through multi-modal assessment strategies.
ESOL Teacher
ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION-CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 03.2020
Designed and delivered dynamic ESOL lessons to adult learners, focusing on developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English.
Fostered a supportive classroom environment that encouraged active participation, collaboration, and self-confidence in using English in everyday situations.
Incorporated technology tools and online resources to facilitate learning and improve student engagement in both in-class and remote settings.
Fourth Grade Teacher
BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
08.2014 - 06.2016
Taught fourth grade science and social studies
Played a key role in improving the school’s grade from a 'D' to an 'A' by driving student performance in ELA, Math, and Science, as evidenced by state-mandated standardized testing results over a two-year period.
Achieved a Highly Effective rating based on outstanding performance in management evaluations and student test scores, reflecting a commitment to high-quality instruction and student success.
Science Teacher
BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
08.2013 - 06.2014
Delivered dynamic and engaging science instruction for grades K-5, aligning lessons with state-mandated standards to foster student curiosity and academic growth.
Collaborated with grade-level teams to design cross-curricular lessons, reinforcing core classroom instruction and promoting a cohesive learning experience.
Gained experience in vertical alignment of curriculum, ensuring continuity and progression of learning objectives across grade levels.
FIRST GRADE BILINGUAL TEACHER
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. LEARNING CENTER
08.2012 - 06.2013
Followed district policy in regard to bilingual education expectations using model based on Gomez and Gomez
Administered Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey to incoming kindergarteners
FIRST GRADE BILINGUAL TEACHER
H.S. THOMPSON LEARNING CENTER
08.2011 - 06.2012
Followed district policy in regard to bilingual education expectations using model based on Gomez and Gomez
Education
Certification Area - Generalist EC-6, Bilingual EC-6
TEACHER PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Richardson, TX
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Kalamazoo, Michigan
04-2009
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Administration
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Kalamazoo, Michigan
01.2009
Skills
Effective classroom management
Compassion
Organization
Communication
Time Management
Technology
Currentcertifications
K-6
Spanish K-12
ESOL Endorsement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Site-Coordinator
ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION-CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher, Level 1
MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2023 - Current
Career Pathways
ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION-CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 12.2023
ESOL Teacher
ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION-CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 03.2020
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2016 - 05.2023
Fourth Grade Teacher
BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
08.2014 - 06.2016
Science Teacher
BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
08.2013 - 06.2014
FIRST GRADE BILINGUAL TEACHER
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. LEARNING CENTER
08.2012 - 06.2013
FIRST GRADE BILINGUAL TEACHER
H.S. THOMPSON LEARNING CENTER
08.2011 - 06.2012
Certification Area - Generalist EC-6, Bilingual EC-6
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER at Northern Cape Department Of Education - Floors High SchoolHIGH SCHOOL TEACHER at Northern Cape Department Of Education - Floors High School
Assistant Centre Director at Access Adult Education & Career Centre Within RSBAssistant Centre Director at Access Adult Education & Career Centre Within RSB