Experience

Texas Education Agency

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mathematics Coordinator, Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Participate in the development of rigorous standards with the State Board of Education.Support educators, parents, and students in understanding mathematics content standards and graduation requirements.Create and provide professional development to professional organizations and educators within the State of Texas.Collaborate with other divisions to provide content knowledge on a variety of documents.Coordinator for the Presidential Awards in Mathematics and Science for the State of Texas.Develop resources to support educators, parents, and other stakeholders to reference when working with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Show less

• Program Specialist, Student Assessment, Mathematics

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

  Develop high quality, error-free, rigorous math assessments that comply with standards set for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS); while collaborating to ensure accessibility by the diverse student populations in Texas. Coordinate and assist in the production of high-quality, error-free paper and online test forms. Provide clear and timely information to stakeholders regarding the assessment program.Facilitate and participate in review meetings with stakeholders related to the mathematics content of the state assessments. Collaborate to ensure an overall positive working culture for the student assessment team. Show less



Austin Independent School District

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

• Math and Science Specialist

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2013

  Worked cooperatively with teachers to develop lesson plans to ensure consistent and strong subject content delivery throughout each grade level.Collaborated with administrators and teachers to develop an effective and consistent extracurricular program in math and science.Organized and implemented math, science, and technology professional development sessions.Analyzed and maintained records of student data from state, district, and school assessments to effectively provide small group instruction.Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.Used a multi-tiered system of support to address all students’ needs and monitored progress and maintained documentation within a district wide database.Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students’ education/social development.Fostered real world connections to learning through class projects and student field-trips.Coordinated the REACH grant for the campus for three years. Provided professional development at the campus level.Coordinated the campus science fair each year to ensure at least one student from each grade level participated in the Austin Regional Science fair. Show less

• Classroom Teacher

  • Dec 2002 - Aug 2009

  • Created daily lesson plans in all subject areas for whole group and small group instruction.• Analyzed and maintained records of student data from state, district, and school assessments to effectively provide small group instruction.• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement lessons for an effective after school tutoring program.• Maintained records of student progress and communicated with parents/guardians on a weekly basis.• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.• Fostered real world connections to classroom learning through class projects and student field trips Show less



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Park Ranger

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Developed educational curriculum for the site based on its historical, geographical and archaeological information as it related to the fort. • Participated in living history throughout the fort in order to better interpret the historical significance of the area to visitors. • Created and implemented Junior Ranger Day programs for local and visiting children. • Presented the National Park experience to students in my school throughout the school year. • Developed educational curriculum for the site based on its historical, geographical and archaeological information as it related to the fort. • Participated in living history throughout the fort in order to better interpret the historical significance of the area to visitors. • Created and implemented Junior Ranger Day programs for local and visiting children. • Presented the National Park experience to students in my school throughout the school year.



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Park Ranger

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Developed educational curriculum for the site based on its historical, geographical and archaeological information as it related to the fort. • Participated in living history throughout the fort in order to better interpret the historical significance of the area to visitors. • Created and implemented Junior Ranger Day programs for local and visiting children. • Presented the National Park experience to students in my school throughout the school year. • Developed educational curriculum for the site based on its historical, geographical and archaeological information as it related to the fort. • Participated in living history throughout the fort in order to better interpret the historical significance of the area to visitors. • Created and implemented Junior Ranger Day programs for local and visiting children. • Presented the National Park experience to students in my school throughout the school year.