Experience

Gradient Learning

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead of Differentiation

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Specialist of Mathematics Intervention

  • Jul 2018 - Present



YES Prep Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Middle School Mathematics Content Specialist

  • May 2015 - Jun 2018

  -Develop the curriculum for middle school mathematics alongside our mathematics intervention classes-Write unit plans, unit quizzes, unit exams, lesson plans, and district-wide assessments-Support campuses that need targeted mathematics support in which I coach teachers and their instructional leaders-Plan, lead, and facilitate professional development days for all mathematics instructors in my school district-Focus on exploratory mathematics learning to create an equitable, student-driven classroom environment Show less

• Mathematics Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2018

  -Taught 7th grade math for five years-Teach mathematics intervention to 6th and 7th graders that struggle in mathematics. Intervention is designed so that students receive targeted support with the end goal being that they close elementary mathematical gaps so that they can more easily access on-grade level skills and knowledge.-2014 Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award winner for my classroom achievements and the transformative relationships I'd built with my studentsSTAAR Results: -2013-2014: 89% of my students passed the state exam (STAAR) and 28% achieved advanced status-2014-2015: 92% of my students passed the state exam (STAAR) and 27% achieved advanced status Show less

• Mathematics 7 Course Leader

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  -Write all unit plans, unit quizzes, unit exams, and lesson plans for 7th grade mathInfo: While serving as Course Leader, Texas underwent a change in all mathematics TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) so I rewrote the entire curriculum while serving in my second year in this role. -Help make instructional decisions such as being a part of a textbook adoption committee

• Grade Level Chair

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  -Manage the team of 7th grade teachers-Plan and lead two-hour weekly meetings-Oversee behavior incidents (positive and negative) of all 7th graders-Develop incentive systems to increase motivation inside and outside of the classroom-Plan field trips (daily and overnight trips)-Manage the student of concern process for students who were majorly struggling with behavior and/or academics-Develop intervention plans for students of concern



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 2010 Corps Members

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  -Attend a summer training program called "Institute" at Rice University -Attend professional learning sessions hosted by Teach for America Houston -Uphold the Teach For America core values -Attend a summer training program called "Institute" at Rice University -Attend professional learning sessions hosted by Teach for America Houston -Uphold the Teach For America core values