Dynamic educator with a proven record in enhancing both student and teacher development through innovative, standards-aligned learning activities. Exceptional communication skills that drive engaging presentations that effectively connect classroom lessons to real-world applications. A strong collaborator, adept at fostering relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders, supported by extensive experience in education and a service-oriented approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Gifted Anatomy & Physiology Teacher
Pope High School
Marietta, GA
10.2022 - Current
Created a standards-based, engaging curriculum for the Anatomy & Physiology program
Developed interesting, standard-based lesson plans to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons, promoting learning and student engagement
Helped establish a culturally diverse presence on campus through campus activities and raising awareness
Lead the Black History Month assembly and activities on campus
Lead a food drive to help support a local teen shelter, Must Ministries, Cobb County
Provided guidance to staff regarding the MTSS process, and met with students to provide targeted interventions.
I held a position on the school data team and analyzed school data from the PSAT
Designed a curriculum for the school-wide initiative to increase PSAT scores
Held a position as a School Strategic Plan Team member: Provided professional development to teachers around school-based and district initiatives.
Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve their grades and gain a better grasp of the course material.
RTI/MTSS Interventionist
Osceola County School District
Kissimmee, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Evaluated students need to provide helpful resources and support
Developing, leading, implementing, monitoring, and collaborating with other educators in the school-wide integration of MTSS
Communicating with key stakeholders and working on the MTSS Leadership Team, Tier 2 Team, and Tier 3 Team to implement the MTSS framework, which includes RtI and PBIS approaches
Coaching and training colleagues on MTSS implementation
Managing, analyzing, and utilizing student data (i.e., scoring probes, scheduling data collection, and using collected data to drive student support)
Coordinated with school personnel, parents and students to determine disciplinary actions for behavioral issues
Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement
Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness
Assistant Testing Coordinator
Osceola School District
Kissimmee, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Monitored the testing area and equipment to minimize variables.
Reported test results to inform management and improve production processes.
Recruited and trained testing team members.
Assisted with quality control monitoring and the identification of the root cause for non-conformances.
Monitored and evaluated the performance of school employees.
Outlined, implemented, and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
International Baccalaureate Biology Teacher
Gateway High School
St. Cloud, Florida
01.2017 - 06.2021
PLC Lead teacher
Observed educators in classroom and offered methods to improve instructional techniques
Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents
Coached several new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success
Developed interesting standard based lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 33 students
AVID Life Science Teacher
Maitland Middle School
Maitland, Florida
02.2013 - 01.2017
Selected as the PLC leader
Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention
Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Instructor (TBI)
R.E.S. Company Inc
Medford, New York
07.2006 - 09.2012
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of the course materials
Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans for individuals with TBI, administer tests and evaluations, and analyze student performances
Project Management/ Training Coordinator: Established credibility, rapport, and maintained communication with vendors at multiple levels, internal and external to the organization
Designed and conducted classroom and web-based training for the company's policies and procedures
Acted as the senior trainer responsible for providing support to new trainees through mentoring, observation, and feedback
Maintained training documents to meet Department of Health regulations for the TBI Waiver, and developed training documentation for an internal server program that uses the information to extract data to create reports
Paraprofessional Summer School Program
Garden Manor Elementary School
Bay Shore, NY
07.2001 - 09.2005
Assisted with delivering lesson plans that focused on age and appropriate material
Facilitated and supported daily classroom instruction
Provided tutoring session for students requiring additional instruction
Education
MEd - Education Leadership
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience-Research Science, Pre-Med
Farmingdale State University
Farmingdale, NY
Skills
Relationship Building Expertise
Effective Conflict Management
Professional Development Coaching
Serving diverse communities
Excellent classroom management
Certification
Licensed Educational Leadership
Licensed Secondary Teacher: Biology 6-12
Licensed International Baccalaureate Biology Teacher
Licensed Minister
Certified AVID Science Teacher
Certified PREP Relationship Educator
Certified Mental Health First Aide Responder
Accomplishments
Cobb County STAR TEACHER AWARD, 2025, High School and District Winner.
Employee of the Month, 2025
Teacher of the Month
2023-2024
2024-2025
Best and Brightest Award in Osceola County, Rated as a Highly Effective Teacher in several counties.
6th-grade Science PLC Lead Teacher
9th to 12th grade Science PLC Lead Teacher
District Science curriculum creator, For the East Learning Community in preparation of science FCAT - Orange County.
District professional development designer, For district initiatives (Marzano evaluation system).
District Professional Development facilitator
ECET Conference Facilitator, Osceola County
Technology Integration, Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Community Service
Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Constitution and Bylaws Committee Member
Volunteered at a local church, providing enrichment activities such as dance classes for the community, and tutoring to help increase the academic performance of kids in low socioeconomic areas.
Volunteered and provided spiritually based counseling to newly engaged couples and families in low socioeconomic areas to help raise awareness and connect families to resources.
Coordinated community events for married couples to help restore, train, and build stronger family core values.
Basketball Booster Club board member
Timeline
Lead Gifted Anatomy & Physiology Teacher
Pope High School
10.2022 - Current
RTI/MTSS Interventionist
Osceola County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Testing Coordinator
Osceola School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
International Baccalaureate Biology Teacher
Gateway High School
01.2017 - 06.2021
AVID Life Science Teacher
Maitland Middle School
02.2013 - 01.2017
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Instructor (TBI)
R.E.S. Company Inc
07.2006 - 09.2012
Paraprofessional Summer School Program
Garden Manor Elementary School
07.2001 - 09.2005
MEd - Education Leadership
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience-Research Science, Pre-Med
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