President

• May 2023 - Present

President Elect

• May 2022 - Present

School Principal

• Jul 2019 - Present

Support students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in the homebound, residential facility and hospital setting.

Assistant Principal

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

*Assist with development and implementation of the master schedule and student schedules.▪ Analyze and assess past school performance in order to plan for new programs.▪ Remain abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and related governmental procedures and guidelines.▪ Work collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.▪ Assist in the selection of school personnel.▪ Coordinate with district personnel, parents and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.▪ Planning activities for Staff Development.▪ Develop and implement teacher orientations.▪ Participate in workshops, inservices, and other administrative staff development activities. Show less

Instructional Specialist ELA,ELL, SPED

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Under general supervision, develops instructional material, and coordinates educational content.Incorporates current technology in specialized fields that provide educational guidelines toeducators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Keeps abreast of newand innovative techniques to facilitate learning.Assists campus based personnel (teachers) in developing and implementing instructionalgoals to improve student achievement. Collaborates with teachers to develop variousassessment tools for the evaluation of student achievement.Observes instructional strategies used in the classroom and recommends additionalstrategies and resources to meet the needs of varied student learning styles. Analyzes dataand provides instructional plans of action to improve instruction.Recommends and coordinates professional development opportunities for teachers basedon identified needs. Assists in keeping the entire school focused on student achievement.Collaborates with teachers to develop and implement various assessment tools for theevaluation of student achievement.Analyzes data and provides instructional plans of action to improve instruction.Collaborates and consults with the central office departments, external organizations, thedistrict offices school administrators and teachers to coordinate the implementation ofinstructional activities. Show less

Teacher Specialist-Special Education

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

Schedule ARD meetings for special education studentsFacilitate ARD meetings and manage a caseload of special education studentsAppraise special education teachersAssign case managers for special education studentsEnsure that ARD's are in compliance to meet federal and state guidelinesAttend chairperson meetings and administrator meetingsMaintain special education transportation for those students with special needs.Maintains records of special education students a part of a residential facility treatment centerMaintains testing rosters of special education students taking the STAAR AssessmentOversee disciplinary actions of special education students Show less

Special Education Resource Teacher

• Jun 2012 - Oct 2014

Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of district specialists as required.Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.Maintain and improve professional competence.Participate in district staff development.Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. Show less

Special Education Department Chair

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

Support the office of Special Education Services' goals, objectives, operational procedures, and act as program advocate within the building.Act as a liason between administration and faculty/staff to facilitate educational programming for students with disabilities.Coordinate campus ARD/IEP committee meetings and monitor the implementation of ARD/IEP decisions, graduation plans, transition services and instructional testing. Monitor campus management.Conduct regularly scheduled department meetings and include others as required; Show less

Grade Level Team Leader (8th)

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

Liason between Reading Specialist and grade level team members.Assist in retrieving proper documents within the English Language Department.Responsible for submitting and relaying department information to grade level team members.

Special Education Teacher

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2012

Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of district specialists as required. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.Maintain and improve professional competence.Participate in district staff development.Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. Show less

Mathematics Tutor

• Jan 2006 - Apr 2006

Tutored 6th-8th graders at Marshall Middle School in the Houston Independent School District. Students were tutored in mathematics to increase their math Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) during the 2005-2006 school year.