Experience

San Juan del Sur Day School

• Nicaragua
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2022



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2013 - 2017

  Observe, supervise, and evaluate teachers and staff to further school’s vision for all programs • Facilitate professional development experiences for faculty to support excellence in instructional practices • Lead and supervise entire Dual Language Program PS-5th grade • Assist with daily school operations, including staff member coverage, scheduling, daily attendance, and building maintenance • Communicate with Principal to guide school wide instructional needs to academic leadership team and instructional leadership team



DCPS

• Master Educator

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Master Educator-Dual Language/ESL; Apply evaluation instrument to conduct over 180 observations of classroom teachers’ instructional practices Facilitate debriefs with teachers, draft comprehensive evidence-based reports detailing teachers’ strengths and areas of improvement, and suggested next steps to improve student achievement Communicate with Principals, Instructional Coaches, and other stakeholders to discuss the needs of teachers across DCPS and generate solutions to address areas of high need



District of Columbia Public Schools

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Content Lead for ESL, Dual Language and World Languages

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Communicate with Principals, Instructional Coaches, and other stakeholders to discuss the needs of ESL , Dual Language and World Language teachers across DCPS and generate solutions to address areas of high need. Master Educator-Dual Language/ESL; Apply evaluation instrument to conduct over 180 observations of classroom teachers’ instructional practices Facilitate debriefs with teachers, draft comprehensive evidence-based reports detailing teachers’ strengths and areas of improvement, and suggested next steps to improve student achievement Communicate with Principals, Instructional Coaches, and other stakeholders to discuss the needs of teachers across DCPS and generate solutions to address areas of high need



Arlington County Public Schools

• Instructional Leadership Team member

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Course 101, 201 and 301- 2009-2011 Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Course 101, 201 and 301- 2009-2011



Arlington County Public Schools, Key School Elementary

• Title I Manager/reading specialist

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Provide regular scheduled small group instruction in reading to students identified as “at risk” in grades 3 and 4Monitor student achievement through collection and analysis of dataPlan and develop staff development activities that focus on constructivist teaching strategiesModel effective lessons using varied instructional strategiesMember of school leadership teamDirect Family Literacy Nights for Title I familiesManage all Title I funds

• Administrative Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

  Assist and supports administrative team with administrative responsibilities: day-to-day logistics; parent concerns, instructional guidance and observation, security and student academic achievement, budget and payroll, personnel committeeAnalyze testing data to help improve instruction and overall student achievementLead school climate committee: led review of school climate survey results, held monthly meetings to discuss school climate and improvements neededProvide in-service training staff on trends in literacyDeveloped and presented diversity trainingAssist in creating the budgets for SY09-10Serve on school improvement plan review committee for multiple years



Key Elementary School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Courageous Conversations Participant

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010



Arlington County Public Schools, Key Elementary School

• Teacher K and 2nd Grade

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2010

  Managed day to day classroom routines as appropriate for grade level Implemented Literacy Centers using differentiated instruction for all reading groups Guided other teachers on grade level team implementation on writers/readers workshop Member of Key School Wellness team; designed first newsletter for school community Managed day to day classroom routines as appropriate for grade level Implemented Literacy Centers using differentiated instruction for all reading groups Guided other teachers on grade level team implementation on writers/readers workshop Member of Key School Wellness team; designed first newsletter for school community



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2005

  Wrote program budget proposal for gardens in several urban schools Managed grant from non-government organization Norwalk Sister city project Worked with the board of directors to develop long-term organizational goals; provided quarterly fundraising, cash flow, program and organizational reports Produced numerous fundraising events with international sponsors Held youth groups for at-risk teenage girls Taught an Environment education program in three urban and three rural schools Organized professional development for 50 teachers over a 3 day period on integrating literacy skills across the curriculum Supervised staff of 22, and created schedule for program and appropriate staffing



District of Columbia Public Schools, Oyster Bilingual School

• Reading Coach

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

  Created classroom lessons based on required curricula and school goals Planned professional development based on Americas Choice model classroom Used standardized test data to drive planning and strategic focus Created classroom lessons based on required curricula and school goals Planned professional development based on Americas Choice model classroom Used standardized test data to drive planning and strategic focus



District of Columbia Public Schools, Oyster Bilingual School

• Teacher

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2001

  Created classroom routines, and managed class Worked with a team of teachers to develop curriculum Used standards and assessment to drive instruction Soccer Coach, DC; Collaborated with staff to initiate a soccer program Participated on parent committee to create grade level appropriate writing and soccer program Created classroom routines, and managed class Worked with a team of teachers to develop curriculum Used standards and assessment to drive instruction Soccer Coach, DC; Collaborated with staff to initiate a soccer program Participated on parent committee to create grade level appropriate writing and soccer program