Instructional Coach

• Jul 2022 - Present

Fourth Grade Self-Contained Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Plan, organize, and provide differentiated strategies to support students performing below grade level Increased typical student growth in Reading as measured by i-Ready: 6% of students performing Two Grade Levels Below in Reading decreased to 0% 61% of students performing One Grade Level Below in Reading decreased to 17% 16% of students performing on Early Grade level in Reading increased to 22% 16% at Mid or Above Grade level in Reading increased to 61% Facilitate effective home‐school communication, building relationships with stakeholders: Class-Dojo daily communication, conferences, written communication, parent portfolio nights and parent classes along with other meetings/events. Increased parent participation and communication within the school and supported parent understanding and ability to support students at home Show less

Graduate Student

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

Third Grade Literacy Teacher

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners (in-person and virtual learners). Planned and implemented SEL strategies in different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student. Increased student and parent involvement by 70% in reading extracurricular support program through strategic redesign of program processes and methods. Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students. Trained 15 parents (virtually) to reteach and support students at home with Math and Reading strategies used in class to increase overall success of students and build parent understanding of curriculum. Show less

Lead Second Grade Teacher

• Nov 2018 - May 2020

Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication skills in class. Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to help students achieve each of their academic goals. Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Created after school program "Mindfulness and Math" to drive social development and maintain positive interactions amongst 5th grade students with behavior problems who were 2 or 3 grade levels behind in Math Show less

Lead Second Grade Teacher

• May 2018 - Nov 2018

First Grade Team Leader

• Jun 2017 - May 2018

Responsible for the organization and operation of the First Grade Team at Oak Grove Elementary SchoolAttended all team leader meetings and conducted regular team meetings Liaison between school leader, team leaders and team membersOrganized team activities to facilitate cohesiveness and coordinated full interdisciplinary units

Elementary School Teacher/Reading and Writing Contact

• Jun 2016 - May 2018

Tutor

• Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

Elementary Education Teacher

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Rookie Teacher of the Year, noted for my student’s significant improvement in behavior and academic performance Selected to attend the Reading and Writing Project at The Teacher’s College in Columbia University Taught KIPP Curriculum to ensure students gained the knowledge, skills, and character needed to graduate college Administered NWEA MAPP Assessment and used the data gained from this test to differentiate and maximize each student’s academic potential. Rookie Teacher of the Year, noted for my student’s significant improvement in behavior and academic performance Selected to attend the Reading and Writing Project at The Teacher’s College in Columbia University Taught KIPP Curriculum to ensure students gained the knowledge, skills, and character needed to graduate college Administered NWEA MAPP Assessment and used the data gained from this test to differentiate and maximize each student’s academic potential.

Teacher

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

Taught a five-week summer school course in Houston Public School District using the Houston Standards and Common Core Curriculum Created daily lesson plans and weekly assessments for multiple classes Worked towards 80%+ mastery of standards for every student on final assessment Completed more than 100 hours of coursework and seminars in instructional planning, classroom management, learning theory, literacy, and diversity Earned College Credits for a Master’s in Education at Rice University Show less

ELA Interventionist/ Positive Behavior System Coordinator

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

Accepted into highly selective AmeriCorps Program (25% acceptance rate) dedicated to one year of service in a public high school with over 2,000 students, (72% of students qualified for free/reduced lunch)Recipient of the Eli. J Segal Bridge Builder Corps Member of the Year Award (chosen from 250 corps members) Focused on increasing student attendance, decreasing behavior altercations, and improving academic course performance.Average goal was to work with 40 students; that goal was exceeded by 42.5%. In addition, the dosage goal (times spent with students) was exceeded by 90%.Impacted 39 students, exceeding goal by 160%. 260% of students targeted in Focus List (lowest students) improved ELA grades or maintained their ELA grade.Increased parent communication (at least two calls per week to parents regarding students positive behavior)Coordinated and conducted PBS (Positive Behavior Support) events as the PBS Coordinator to recognize students who had made great strides in correcting their behavior through the school year. These events consisted of Ice Cream Socials; PBS Shout outs, as well as prizes for students caught doing the right thing.Fundraised over $1,000 as the PBS Coordinator at Southridge Senior High school Show less

CERC (Civic Engagement Reserve Corps)

• Jun 2014 - May 2015

Served with CERC (Civic Engagement Reserve Corps) in order to provide support to the community of South Floridathrough a wide variety of outreach events in Miami-Dade County, Opa-Locka and Miami-Gardens. These events consisted of road clean ups, meal prepping, coordinating Martin Luther King Volunteer Day, Comcast Cares and beautification projects to improve schools in low-income areas.

College Summit FL (VISTA Program)

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2014

Coached small teams of four to six students from low-income high schools in Miami-Dade County to jump-start the college application process, beginning with their personal statement/essays. Collaborated with other staff and volunteers to provide the best assistance possible to students. Empowered high school seniors through mentoring to reach their full potential and to apply to college. Coached small teams of four to six students from low-income high schools in Miami-Dade County to jump-start the college application process, beginning with their personal statement/essays. Collaborated with other staff and volunteers to provide the best assistance possible to students. Empowered high school seniors through mentoring to reach their full potential and to apply to college.

Student Teacher

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Taught 20 students at the Kindergarten level for approximately 5 weeks Developed lesson plans where every students’ needs where met through differentiated instruction and RTI (Response to Intervention) Reinforced positive behavior by creating a system that recognized student achievement on a weekly basis Taught 20 students at the Kindergarten level for approximately 5 weeks Developed lesson plans where every students’ needs where met through differentiated instruction and RTI (Response to Intervention) Reinforced positive behavior by creating a system that recognized student achievement on a weekly basis