Dedicated educator with 15 years experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Instructional Coach
Comal Independent School District
New Braunfels, TX
08.2024 - Current
Support and develop teachers through coaching, modeling, and data-driven feedback to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Collaborate with staff to design effective lessons, implement best practices, and analyze student performance to guide instruction.
Facilitate professional development and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the campus.
Facilitate campus MTSS/Rti
Assist in creating a positive campus culture as part of the Instructional Leadership Team
Elementary Education Teacher
New Braunfels Independent School District
New Braunfels, TX
08.2011 - 05.2023
WALNUT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
2011-2017
Taught 3rd Grade (all content areas) 2011-2012
Taught Special Education Resource/Inclusion/Behavior) 2012-2017
Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines: maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Managed challenging behaviors quickly and calmly while maintaining a positive attitude towards all students.
VOSS FARMS ELEMENTARY
2017-2023
Taught 2nd Grade (all content areas) 2017-2020 AND 2021-2023
Taught 5th Grade Science & Writing 2020-2021
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations, and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Engaged in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching best practices.
Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Completion of Science of Teaching Reading (Region 20 Cohort 2022)
Extensive use of technology in the classroom on a daily basis: Seesaw, mClass, Apple Classroom, Xtra Math, Prodigy, IXL, ST Math, Motivation Math, Stemscopes, Google suite, Zoom, Google meets
Created teacher webpage using School World
Use formal assessment tools such as MAPS, mClass, DRA, Eduphoria
Trained and proficient in Wilson, Fundations, HMH, Stemscopes
Proficient in Google, Microsoft suite of products: Google Docs, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Utilize MTSS/PBIS consistently
Accomplishments
Completed Science of Reading Academy Modules (May 2022)
Seesaw Ambassador 2021,2022,2023
Leadership Team (2012-2016 WSE) (2017, 2020, 2022, 2023)
Teacher of the Year (Campus Level) 2022
Voss Farms Elementary Original Staff Opening (2017)
Wrote District Science Lessons with C & I Coordinator (Summer 2018)