Secondary Mathematics Teacher/Color Guard Director
Plano ISD (Plano East Senior High School)
Plano, TX
07.2019 - Current
Teacher of the Year Nominee (25-26)
Tech Titan Nominee (25-26)
AP Precalculus team leader
AP Precalculus and AP Calculus BC curriculum/exam writer
AP Calculus textbook committee
Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state (TEKS), and national requirements.
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Distributed and posted a weekly agenda and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression throughout the semester.
Instructed students and supported/updated their understanding of math concepts.
Observed fellow teaching professionals and gathered valuable techniques.
Administered tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Used current programs and software to assist in instruction of various parts of the course, including Nearpod, DeltaMath, ALEKS, and multiple Google web applications.
Creating a positive culture for the activity of color/winter guard within the middle and high school communities
Collaborating with the band boosters and band directors to assist in creating a positive environment for the members
Providing instructions to the members at all rehearsals and attending all contests and football games
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Dallas ISD (Skyline High School)
Dallas, TX
11.2020 - 07.2021
Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state (TEKS) and national requirements.
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Distributed and posted weekly agenda and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression throughout the semester.
Observed fellow teaching professionals and gathered valuable techniques.
Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Used current programs and software to assist in instruction of various parts of the course, including Nearpod, DeltaMath, ALEKS, and multiple Google web applications.
Guard Technician/Choreographer
Lewisville ISD (Hebron HS)
Carrollton, TX
07.2018 - 02.2019
Taught movement skills to the color guard students and the band students (300+ w/i the program)
Collaborated with the band staff and design staff
Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection
Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service
Color Guard Director
Garland ISD (Lakeview Centennial HS)
Garland, TX
07.2018 - 01.2019
Created lessons plans that encouraged students to stay engaged and motivated
Provided formal and summative assessments in order to evaluate the students
Color Guard Director
McKinney ISD (McKinney HS)
McKinney, TX
11.2016 - 07.2018
Created purchase orders for companies and invoices for the guard staff
Started a competitive middle school program
Color Guard Director
Mansfield ISD (Mansfield Legacy HS)
Mansfield, TX
08.2015 - 02.2017
Recruited in order to expand the program
Taught movement skills, and terms, to the guard and band students
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
05-2026
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Dance
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
01-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Richland College
Dallas, TX
Skills
Secondary Mathematics Teacher (5 years)
Guard Director (10 years)
Choreography (10 years)
Word/PowerPoint/Excel (10 years)
Show Design Experience (10 years)
CPR/First-aid certified (4 years)
Certifications
Alternative Certification (A+ Teachers)
Dance 6-12 (SOE Available)
Math 7-12 (SOE Available)
Professional Pedagogy & Responsibilities (Passed)
Gifted & Talented Training
Plano ISD - 30 Hours (2021-2025)
AP Summer Institute
Texas Christian University AP Calculus AB - 30 Hours (2023)
Texas Christian University AP Precalculus - 30 Hours (2024)
Texas Christian University AP Calculus BC - 30 Hours (2025)
References
Linda Becker
Plano ISD - Secondary Mathematics Teacher - linda.becker@pisd.edu
Debra Oldroyd
Azle ISD - Color Guard Consultant - do.creative.aesthetics@gmail.com
Rolland Rios
Plano ISD - Counselor - roland.rios@pisd.edu
Timeline
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Dallas ISD (Skyline High School)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Secondary Mathematics Teacher/Color Guard Director
High school Math Teacher, Gr. 9 Mathematics Essential Mathematics (Gr. 10-12), Gr. 9 Repeater course and Pre-Calculus (Gr.11) at TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh school Math Teacher, Gr. 9 Mathematics Essential Mathematics (Gr. 10-12), Gr. 9 Repeater course and Pre-Calculus (Gr.11) at TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Trainee / Early Career Secondary Mathematics Teacher at Insignis Academy TrustTrainee / Early Career Secondary Mathematics Teacher at Insignis Academy Trust