Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Girl Scout Troop Leader/Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
10.2020 - Current
Implement safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
Sort and process customer orders to manage order fulfillment and increase sales.
Manage camper activities and meetings to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Monitor participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
Factor-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
Supervise participants in the collection of money and sales during Cookie Season.
Cutler Ridge Middle School: Reading/Language Arts
Miami Dade County Public Schools
02.2003 - 06.2014
Established consistent classroom routines, as well as planned cooperative activities to include students’ own experience and cultures.
Provided instruction to students using literary devices and techniques in the comprehension and creation of written, oral, and visual communications based on standards and grade level expectancy.
Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Created and managed a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Maintained and established professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Preschool Teacher
Kenner Daycare & Preschool
08.2002 - 02.2003
Introduced math, art, and science concepts, as well as music and fine motor skills to toddlers.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Implemented oral and visual communications with toddlers.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Assistant Language Teacher (JET Program)
Atsumi Town Board of Education
08.2001 - 08.2002
Supervised, trained, and aided in the development of English Foreign Language Program and materials.
Organized, supervised, and taught the first “Atsumi Town English Club” opened to the community for learning English conversation.
Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with district curriculum.
Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking with Japanese Teachers of Foreign Language in grades K-8.
Education
Certificate - TEFL/TESOL Certification
TEFL Universal
Online
09-2025
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English, Japanese Studies
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
05.2001
Skills
First Aid & CPR Certified
Program management
Funds management
Youth mentoring
Educational Leadership
Student records management
TESOL certified
Team building
Excellent classroom management
Verbal/Written Communication
Cultural sensitivity
IEP planning
Accomplishments
2003-2006 CRMS Swim Team Club Sponsor
2003-2005 CRMS Girls' Basketball Club Sponsor
2003-2004 CRMS Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominee
2004-2005 CRMS Reading Tutor
Timeline
Girl Scout Troop Leader/Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
10.2020 - Current
Cutler Ridge Middle School: Reading/Language Arts
Miami Dade County Public Schools
02.2003 - 06.2014
Preschool Teacher
Kenner Daycare & Preschool
08.2002 - 02.2003
Assistant Language Teacher (JET Program)
Atsumi Town Board of Education
08.2001 - 08.2002
Certificate - TEFL/TESOL Certification
TEFL Universal
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Japanese Studies
Dillard University
Honors
Bill Gates Millennium Scholar, Dillard University Scholarship, Miss Mississippi Citizenship Scholarship, Dillard University 2001 Graduate (Cum Laude)
Internship
Cutler Ridge Middle School Miami, FL 01/2012 - 05/2012