Dedicated educator with a background in criminal justice studies and over a decade of experience supporting diverse student populations, including high-risk youth and foster students. Skilled in behavior management, restorative practices, and building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Experienced in collaborating with school teams to develop strategies that improve student behavior, engagement, and academic success. Committed to helping all students reach their full potential through empathy, consistency, and advocacy.
Work History
Student Success Facilitator/7th Grade Math Teacher
10 Months
Clark County School District, CCSD | 08.2025 - Current
7th Grade Math Teacher
1 Year 10 Months
Clifford O. Findlay Middle School | 08.2024 - Current
Devise lesson plans aligned with the curriculum, and tailor lessons to meet diverse student needs.
Provide reflective feedback on student work to help them understand their strengths and weaknesses in mathematics.
Assess student performance through classroom observations, quizzes, tests, projects, and homework assignments.
Organize and supervise after-school extracurricular activities.
Third Grade Teacher
9 Months
Jo Mackey iLead Academy | 08.2023 - 05.2024
Grade-level chair and team collaborator served on the Continuous Improvement Plan Leadership team, facilitated PLC meetings, and collaborated on the student-generated fund's committee.
Ensured lesson planning, instruction, reflective feedback, reflection, and assessment practices adhered to the NEPF, guaranteeing a safe, inclusive, diverse, and culturally responsive learning environment for all students.
Maintained a positive classroom culture through restorative behavior management techniques.
Utilized data to collectively plan lessons, monitor progress, and increase student achievement.
Third Grade Teacher
4 Years 10 Months
Marc Kahre Elementary School | 07.2018 - 05.2023
Grade-level chair for three years, weekly PLC leader, and facilitator.
Utilized data to collectively plan lessons, monitor progress, and increase student achievement.
Ensured lesson planning, instruction, reflection, and assessment practices adhered to the NEPF, guaranteeing all students a safe, diverse learning environment.
Modified lessons to meet the requirements of individual and small group academic needs, special needs students, and individuals of cultural diversity.
Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering social and academic development.
Guest Teacher
4 Years 2 Months
Clark County School District - NV | 04.2014 - 06.2018
Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behaviors.
Provided classroom instruction outlined in the teacher's lesson plans.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Educational Policy and Urban Leadership
Aspiring School Administration Program | Las Vegas, NV | 12.2024
Master of Education - Education Policy and Urban Leadership
University of Nevada - Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 05.2024
4.0 GPA
ARL Certification - Education
Teachers of Tomorrow | Las Vegas, NV | 07.2021
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University | Chicago, IL | 07.2012
3.89 GPA
summa cum laude
Skills
Data-driven decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Problem-solving
Student assessment
Parent-teacher communication
Collaborative teamwork
Behavioral management
Affiliations
PTO Member
Teacher Mentor
After school tutoring
National Honors Society
Child Advocate (CASA Las Vegas)
Summer camp leader
Certification
K-8 Educator License - 2018
ARL Certification, Teachers of Tomorrow - 2021
Administrator of Education Endorsement - 2024
Timeline
Student Success Facilitator/7th Grade Math Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
7th Grade Math Teacher
Clifford O. Findlay Middle School
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Third Grade Teacher
Jo Mackey iLead Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Third Grade Teacher
Marc Kahre Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2023Read More
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District - NV
04.2014 - 06.2018Read More
Kaplan University
Bachelors of Science from Criminal Justice
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Teachers of Tomorrow
ARL Certification from Education
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Master of Education from Education Policy and Urban Leadership
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Aspiring School Administration Program
Certificate of Completion from Educational Policy and Urban Leadership
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References
Michelle Matthews, Principal, Jo Mackey iLead Academy, matthm@nv.ccsd.net, 702-799-7139
Kemala Washington, Former Principal, Jo Mackey iLead Academy, kemala.washington@yahoo.com, 702-278-7980
Francisco Garcia, Principal, Clifford O. Findlay Middle School, garcif@nv.ccsd.net, 702-799-3160