Middle School Science Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Present

-Create lesson plans and projects based on grade level Science TEKS-Assess students and analyze assessment data to evaluate academic needs-Communicate student progress with parents or guardians-Collaborate with The University of Texas U-Teach program to coordinate apprenticeships as well as intern visits and observations.-Mentor and provide feedback to professional mentees, apprentice teachers and interns

Gifted and Talented Education Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Present

-Assist in the identification of gifted students-Assist school personnel in the design of gifted education services-Consult with school personnel regarding gifted education issues in district strategic planning processes and the development of school improvement plans-Assist school personnel in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of gifted education services-Consult with school personnel about ways to develop and adapt curriculum, materials and teaching strategies for gifted learners. -Assess referred students using qualitative and quantitative testing instruments

District Materials Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Present

Fifth grade Math and Science Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

•Assess, record and communicate student progress.•Foster appropriate skills and social attitudes in my students.•Organize learning resources in my classroom to foster a positive learning environment•Employ a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students’ interest and maximize individual learning.•Identify children’s individual and collective learning needs and plan instruction that catered to the full ability range within the class.•Collaborate with campus teachers to establish vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum.

Fifth Grade Science Teacher

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

Assessed, recorded and communicated student progress.* Fostered appropriate skills and social attitudes in my students.* Organized learning resources in my classroom to foster a positive learning environment* Employed a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.* Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and planned instruction that catered to the full ability range within the class.* Collaborated with campus teachers to establish vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum.* Provided support to Telpas raters in the district who had difficulty with the calibration portion of their training.

Teacher

• Aug 2001 - Jun 2012

•Assess, record and communicate student progress.•Foster appropriate skills and social attitudes in my students.•Organize learning resources in my classroom to foster a positive learning environment•Employ a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students’ interest and maximize individual learning.•Identify children’s individual and collective learning needs and plan instruction that catered to the full ability range within the class.•Collaborate with campus teachers to establish vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum.•Provide support to Telpas raters in the district who have difficulty with the calibration portion of their training.•Represented my campus on the District Site Base Decision Making Committee.•Represent my grade level on the Campus Site Base Decision Making Committee.•Coached UIL teams for “Ready Writing and “Oral Reading”.•Co-sponsored the campus Robotics Club.•Nominated by my principal for 2013 Teacher of the Year Award

Substitute Teacher

• Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

Substituted for teachers at elementary, junior high and high school levels. Substituted for teachers at elementary, junior high and high school levels.

Teacher

• Aug 1998 - Jun 2000

•Prepared and taught lessons in vocabulary, literature, grammar and writing for five college preparatory English classes. •Tutored students individually to improve skills in English studies •Partnered with English Department Chair for selection and purchase of audio-visual aids used in conjunction with textbooks and novels. •Mentored seven cadets, and was responsible for collaborating with school administration to resolve academic and / or disciplinary problems. •Proctored standardized tests administered on weekends and supervised evening study halls •Coordinated and carried out after school and weekend activities.