
Educate your mind and your soul!

About Me
I am currently teaching in my 12th year and I absolutely love my job. I love teaching students to love learning. Serving students, staff, and our school community gives me a sense of worth. It allows me to feel like I belong. I have a Master's in Educational Leadership and I am currently working on a second Master's in Digital Learning Leadership. Needless to say, I love to learn and to teach others to love learning, too.
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As I continue my professional journey, I like to think of my career as one big learning experience that continuously grows with each project and collaboration. With a dedication to functionality and a curiosity for what’s ahead of the curve, I keep my work practical, relevant and creative. Have a look at my projects, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
My Experience
2013-Current
ELAR Teacher- Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
2010-2013
Pre-K Teacher- Premier Academy
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as short stories, discussions, and demonstrations.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
Created lesson plans in accordance with school-wide curriculum standards.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
Education
2017
Masters of Educational Leadership
UNT Dallas - Dallas, TX
2013
Texas Teacher Certification: iTeach Texas - 4-8 Generalist
iTeach Texas- Denton, TX
2005
Bachelor of Science in Home Furnishings Merchandising- Minor in Business
University of North Texas- Denton
Certifications
4-8 Generalist
ESL
AVID
GT ELAR
TELPAS
Apple Teacher
Flipgrid
Future Certifications
Accomplishments
Sunshine Committee Chair
2015-2016
Leadership Ambassador
2020-2021
Team Lead
2015-2016
Summer School Coordinator
2016-2017
P.B.I.S. Committee
2016-2019
AVID Coordinator
2018-2019
Principal's Task Force
2020-2021
Social Awareness Committee
2020-