• Professional Summary

  • Problem-solving and rapport building teacher with a comprehensive background in lesson planning design. Knowledgeable of backwards design and the appropriate learning standards that pertain to the big hairy audacious goal (BHAG). Skilled in collaboration and team work for the the betterment of the organization. 

Education

• Degree Name: Masters in Education (M.Ed.) Applied Digital Learning

  • Institution Name: Lamar University

  • Location: Beaumont, TX

  • Dates Attended: October 2024-Present

  • Relevant Coursework: Disruptive Innovation; Concepts of Educational Technology; Resources for Digital Learning Environments; Leading Organizational Change; Creating Significant Learning Environments.

• Degree Name: Masters in Science (MS) Elementary Education (Masters and Certification program).

  • Institution Name: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  • Location: Corpus Christi, TX

  • Dates Attended: August 2016-May 2018

Work Experience

• Job Title: 4th Grade Reading/Language Arts Teacher

  • Company Name: Odem Edroy ISD

  • Location: Odem, TX

  • Dates of Employment: August 2018-Present

  • Key Responsibilities: Teacher of Record; collaborated with team members for lesson planning; created unit tests for backwards design purposes; communicated with parents concerns about their child; built rapport with stakeholders across the district and community; Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) committee member; created lesson plans for Reading/Language Arts; data analyzation; presented with CKH committee at New Teacher Orientation and at district staff development.

  • Notable Achievements or Projects

    • 87% passing rate of 4th grade students during 2023-2024 school year.​

      • Students also showed high writing scores in the 5-10/10 range.​

• Job Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

  • Company Name: Calallen ISD

  • Location: Corpus Christi, TX

  • Dates of Employment: August 2014-May 2018

  • Key Responsibilities: Supported/followed students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s) for support/accommodations; supported teachers/co-taught if/or as needed; differentiated instruction; demonstrated use of knowledge and TEKS/standards; administered unit tests; provided support to other areas in need.

Skills

• Technical Skills

  • Canva, Google Apps programs, troubleshooting chromebook problems, project management, data analyzing, interactive media, computer literacy, and web development.

• Soft Skills

  • Communication, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Rapport-builder, Negotiation, Time-Management, Conflict-Resolution, empathy, flexibility, design, and project management. 

Certifications and Licenses

• Certification/License Name: ELAR 4-8 and ESL 4-8

  • Issuing Organization: Texas Education Agency (TEA)

  • Date Obtained: June 30, 2018

    • Current: February 1, 2024​

  • Expiration Date: January 31, 2030

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