Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Flagstaff Unified School District, excelling in student engagement and relationship building. Leveraged data-driven instruction to enhance literacy development and foster a supportive learning environment. A positive role model, I effectively motivated students through interactive lessons and strong parent-teacher communication.
Work History
Teacher
Flagstaff Unified School District 2008-2025
Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open communication.
Designed interactive lessons that combined fun with developmental challenges using various teaching techniques.
Utilized data-driven methods to boost student performance.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Completed both Letrs 1 and 2 classes
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.1998
Bachelors Degree In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.1993
Skills
Parent-teacher communication
Student engagement
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Motivating students
Positive role model and mentor
Classroom instruction
Group instruction
Data-driven instruction
Elementary education
Literacy development
Instructional best practices
Curriculum compliance with state
Verbal and written communication
Student motivation
Data analysis
Parent-teacher conference coordination
Timeline
Bachelor Of Education - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelors Degree In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice