Dedicated educator and administrator responsible for supporting
teachers in curriculum implementation through observation,
assessment, coaching and feedback to improve teacher-performance
and student outcome using the district curriculum
Collaborates with
internal and external stakeholders to support the instructional vision
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Delivered curriculum training opportunities to instructional staff
resulting in higher TTESS scores
Modeled high quality instructional practices geared towards
maximizing instructional time resulting in greater student
achievement
Increased and maintained SPED student enrollment as an early
childhood center manager
Increased overall student academic performance on CIRCLE
assessment by 80%
Provided SEL support for identified SPED students
Promoted to lead a larger ECH center having successfully improved
students’ growth, teacher efficiency and building compliance of a
smaller facility
Provide curriculum training and support to campus leadership
Observe classroom instruction and provide customized curriculum
training to teachers
Analyze campus student performance data and respond to trends
to improve curriculum training offerings
Collaborate with campus leadership to build core content area
knowledge
Provide professional development opportunities and coaching
needed to better implement pre-k curriculum and improve
instruction in the classroom.
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD Eliot Elementary School, Valsayn Teachers Training College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science
Trinidad And Tobago
06.1993
Elementary Education
05.1989
Home Economics
Holy Faith Convent Couva Trinidad
Trinidad And Tobago
Education
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Lamar University
06.2019
Master of Arts - Culturally Responsive
Ashford University
06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational
Management and Education
Ashford University
05.2008
Accomplishments
Principal as Instructional Leader
TTESS Certified
Special Education (EC-12) Certified
ESL Certified
Teacher (EC-6 Generalist) Certified
Provide immediate coaching to promote high quality instruction
Monitor students’ assessment data and plan intervention lessons
Coach on supporting social and emotional needs of students
Support principal in vision and mission of campus and all
administrative duties
Houston ISD Central Office - Curriculum Implementation
Coach-Early Childhood2022 – 08/2023
Provided high quality curriculum and instructional best practices to
Pre-Kindergarten teachers through observation, feedback,
modeling, and co-teaching
Created action plans and monitored teachers’ implementation of
SAVAAS curriculum and administering Circle Assessment
Accomplished instructionally effective teachers by 80% percent of
students scoring above district level in EOY CIRCLE assessment
Developed strategic and effective coaching model by utilizing
Leverage Leadership “Get Better Faster” to support teachers’
improvement and development
Created and prepared professional development opportunities for
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten teachers on classroom
management, best practices and data driven instruction
Houston ISD Central Office – Multilingual Program Specialist2021 – 08/2022
Expert in Bilingual/ESL instructional practices
Coordinated and
implemented strategic coaching focused on making content
comprehensible for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students
Provided professional development opportunities for Bilingual/ESL
teachers in accordance with district procedures and state and
federal laws
Provided observation and feedback, coaching, modeling, and co-
teaching to demonstrate effective instruction to meet needs of EB
students
Directed and coordinated district and campus activities and
collaborated with campus leaders for specific functions and phases
of programs
Monitored academic progress of Emergent Bilingual students and
provided necessary intervention to support growth
80% of supported teachers showed improvement in student data
and teacher appraisal
Planned and delivered instruction to various grade levels utilizing
district’s curriculum documents and guides
Planned lessons that reflected accommodations for all learning
styles including SPED, GT and Emergent Bilingual students
Analyzed students’ assessment data and adjusted lessons to
promote greater academic growth
Created classroom environment conducive to learning while
reflecting maturity and interest of students
Created culture of high expectation resulting in 100% student
growth
Maintained proficient and above appraisals each year
Houston ISD Career Pathway – Career Pathways Effective
Practices Specialist2020 – 07/2021
Supported principal-assigned teachers by coaching on best
instructional practices to foster high student achievement
100% of supported teachers improved their appraisal ratings as
result of my coaching
This role was concurrent with my classroom teaching and part of
Career Pathways leadership program by HISD
HISD Career Pathways – Data Tracking and Assessment
Specialist2019 – 08/2020
Supported team of principal-assigned teachers by coaching on
utilizing students’ assessment data to drive instruction
Provided professional development sessions and workshops to
analyze data and tailor instruction to foster academic growth
100% of supported teachers showed growth in planning section of
appraisal
This role was concurrent with my classroom teaching and part of
Career Pathways leadership program by HISD
Baker Ripley, Promise Community School – Elementary School
Teacher, First Grade
Houston TX
08/2015 – 08/2016
Planned and delivered instruction to 1st
grade students utilizing
district’s curriculum documents and guides
Planned lessons that reflected accommodations for all learning
styles including SPED, GT and Emergent Bilingual students
Analyzed students’ assessment data and adjusted lessons to
promote greater academic growth
Created classroom environment conducive to learning while
reflecting maturity and interest of students
Texas City ISD – Elementary School ESL Teacher
La Marque, TX
08/2014 – 08/2015
Planned and delivered instruction to 1st
grade students utilizing
district’s curriculum documents and guides
Planned lessons that reflected accommodations for all learning
styles including SPED, GT and Emergent Bilingual students
Analyzed students’ assessment data and adjusted lessons to
promote greater academic growth
Created classroom environment conducive to learning while
reflecting maturity and interest of students
Created culture of high expectation
Texas City ISD – SPED Life Skills Teacher
La Marque, TX
08/2013 – 07/2014
Planned and delivered instruction to SPED Life Skills (Grades
Kindergarten, 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd
) students utilizing district’s SPED
curriculum documents and guides
Planned lessons that reflected accommodations and modification
based on IEPs
Developed frequent family communication practices and fostered
greater family engagement
100% of students passed STAAR ALT assessment
Created classroom environment conducive to learning while
reflecting abilities and interest of students
Created rigor by extending lessons learned in general education
classes
Harris County Department of Education – Head Start Center
Manager/Director
Houston, TX
08/2010 – 08/2013
Provided leadership to center staff and managed Head Start
curriculum and instruction in accordance to Head Start Performance
Standards
Maintained compliance of facility and program in accordance with
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and, City of
Houston guidelines
Managed center budget to provide adequate supplies and services
to satisfy facility needs
Maintained active enrollment which exceeded expectations including SPED students
Recruited, identified, and provided services to SPED students
Fostered culture of teamwork, and encouragement to meet
agency’s mission, vision, and values
Promoted to lead a larger center having successfully improved
students’ growth, teacher efficiency and building compliance of a
smaller facility
The Goddard School of Friendswood – Assistant Director
Friendswood, TX
08/2008 – 08/2010
Planned and implemented lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten classes
based on Goddard Systems guide for early learning
Provided safe, inviting, and stimulating learning environment to
facilitate effective learning
Provided professional development on best practices in early
childhood education
Maintained compliance in accordance with Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services, City of Houston, and Goddard
Systems
Actively recruited students and maintained above average
enrollment
First Impressions Preschool – Kindergarten Teacher/ Director
Boynton Beach, FL
04/2003 – 02/2007
Provided orientation and training to new employees to familiarize
them with policies and objectives of First Impression Preschools
Maintained required compliance of employment records and
certification for Florida Department of Children and Families
Monitored students’ immunizations and maintained accurate
students’ records
Provided professional development to teachers in best practices in
early childhood development and education
Maintain facility compliance in accordance with Florida Department
of Children and Families and City of West Palm Beach
Ministry of Education Trinidad and Tobago – Elementary
School Teacher
Trinidad And Tobago
09/1990 – 03/2003
Utilized thematic approach to plan and deliver lessons as described
in the curriculum of Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago
Provided effective instruction to students from Kindergarten to 5th
grade in self-contained and open concept model
Social Studies Instructional Coach
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Certification
TTESS 2023-24 Appraiser Certified
Effective Practices Instructional Coach
Data-Driven Instructional Coach
Special Education Teacher and
Advocate
Early Childhood Instructional Coach
Effective Early Childhood Center
Manager
Timeline
Coordinator
Houston ISD Central Office
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD Eliot Elementary School, Valsayn Teachers Training College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science
Trinidad And Tobago
06.1993
Elementary Education
05.1989
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Lamar University
Master of Arts - Culturally Responsive
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational
Management and Education
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