Experience

Gideon Math & Reading

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Franchise Owner

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Plano ISD

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

• Librarian

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2022

  -Seeks cross functional collaborations and partnerships to support other educators as well as organizational and department objectives by designing interactive lessons and engaging displays; -Develops and publishes virtual tutorials based on learner needs regarding how to use resources that align with special projects and department objectives;-Focuses on backward design, inquiry based, interactive learning when designing lessons;-Designs graphics for social media and school building use to promote initiatives, educational objectives, and highlight celebrations;-Curates resources for a diverse community to support learning objectives and personal growth.



Bishop Dunne Catholic School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SOAR Director

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  -Designed the operating procedures for the Student Outreach and Readiness (SOAR) program for mentoring at-risk student; -Coordinated cross functionally to identify program participants, learning needs, and establish learning supports for learners;-Managed program employees to ensure consistency in program implementation and evaluate efficacy of program.

• Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  -Created curriculum for various courses based on organizational, state, and national standards;-Collaborated with a team to ensure consistent program implementation and outcomes;-Built inquiry-based, learner-centered modules;-Designed rubrics to assess outcomes.

• Assistant Librarian

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2016

  ● Engaged patrons outside of the physical library space by expanding the library’s sphere of influence and encouraging reading through programs and displays such as the Book Swap wherein the school community exchanged books;● Collaborated with a course instructor to lead students through primary source research to create a student-curated exhibit regarding John F. Kennedy to honor the 50th anniversary of his death;● Increased student awareness of research skills and methods for academic and practical situations; ● Developed multi-grade level lessons regarding Internet, social media use, and privacy;● Introduced students to new and diverse reading material through a “book tasting” activity;● Showcased student engagement in the written word and other arts through the development of Rugged, a school-wide Literary and Art magazine;● Performed library orientation for all students and designed a scavenger hunt to reinforce skills and knowledge learned during orientation;● Brought speakers including author Susan Bartoletti and award-winning slam poet Joaquin Zihuatanejo to speak to and workshop with students to supplement curriculum;● Led middle and high school book clubs in monthly meetings, and organized trips for book club students to the Texas Teens 4 Libraries Day at the Texas Library Association annual conference as well as local book festivals;● Designed interactive displays to increase awareness of targeted books related to relevant events and observances such as Black History Month, Banned Books Week, National Poetry Month, etc.



Barnes & Noble

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bookseller

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010



Pioneer Library System

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009