Qualified K-8 educator experienced with developing and implementing effective instructional strategies. Utilizes data and collaborative approaches to enhance educator performance and student outcomes. Knowledge of curriculum design, standards, and assessment to support continuous improvement in educational settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Success Instructional Facilitator, Math 7th Grade
Escobedo Middle School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2025 - Current
Oversaw caseload of 15 student investigations per week, collaborating with students, staff, families, and administrators to resolve conflicts and implement restorative solutions.
Coached students to develop self-regulation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through targeted conversations and restorative practices.
Facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing teaching methodologies among staff.
Seventh Grade Math Teacher
Clifford O. Findlay Middle School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2024 - 05.2025
Monitored progress for 145 students, analyzing grades, attendance, behavior data, and intervention needs to support academic achievement and timely problem-solving.
Led after-school tutoring sessions, providing individualized support that improved student performance in mathematics.
Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
Implemented interactive teaching methods to foster collaboration and critical thinking among students.
Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting instructional strategies as needed.
Third Grade Teacher
Jo Mackey Academy Lead Academy for the Digital Sciences
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - 05.2024
Chaired grade-level team meetings and guided PLC discussions on data-driven instruction and intervention planning to enhance student learning and achievement.
Designed and implemented 8-week targeted math intervention program for 22 underperforming students, leading team of 6 staff in delivering support and monitoring progress to improve student outcomes.
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
Implemented innovative instructional strategies that fostered critical thinking and collaboration among students.
Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Third Grade Teacher
Marc Kahre Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 05.2023
Instructed 25–27 third-grade students, utilizing benchmark data to tailor instruction and enhance academic growth in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Led grade-level PLCs, facilitating teacher development through data analysis, instructional planning, targeted interventions, and reflective coaching.
Mentored new teachers by sharing effective classroom management strategies and curriculum design techniques.
Education
Aspiring School Administrator Certificate - Educational Policy And Urban Leadership
Aspiring School Administrator Program
Las Vegas, NV
12.2024
M.Ed. - Educational Policy And Urban Leadership
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2024
K-8 Certification - Elementary Curriculum and Education (K-8)
Teachers of Tomorrow
Las Vegas
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Chicago, Illinois
01.2012
Skills
Teaching strategies
Data analysis
Student engagement
Instructional coaching
Learner support
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Collaborative learning
Problem-solving
Curriculum development
Accomplishments
Collaborated with and led a team of six to develop and implement an eight-week targeted group intervention plan.
Achieved positive outcomes: 18 out of 22 learners made positive gains through effective interventions in fith math concepts and procedures
Certification
K-8 Certification License - May 2026- June 2031
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Success Instructional Facilitator, Math 7th Grade
Escobedo Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Seventh Grade Math Teacher
Clifford O. Findlay Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Third Grade Teacher
Jo Mackey Academy Lead Academy for the Digital Sciences
07.2023 - 05.2024
Third Grade Teacher
Marc Kahre Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
M.Ed. - Educational Policy And Urban Leadership
University of Nevada
K-8 Certification - Elementary Curriculum and Education (K-8)
Teachers of Tomorrow
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Aspiring School Administrator Certificate - Educational Policy And Urban Leadership
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