Experience

Communities In Schools of San Antonio

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• STEM Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  San Antonio, Texas, United States The STEM Program Coordinator reports to the Strategic Partnerships Manager and will be responsible for operational tasking and training to support CIS-SA Site Coordinators implementing STEM education programming and services including STEM Family Nights, facilitating STEM Science Workshops and STEM Career Toolkits.

• STEM Assistant

  • Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

  San Antonio, Texas, United States • Coordinated STEM Family Night services and events (average of 3 events/week) • Provided training and support to schools implementing STEM Family Nights • Maintained curriculum, budget of $60K, and marketing materials for STEM Family Nights • Managed inventory of STEM enrichment supplies and technology • Supported distribution of STEM Career Toolkits to designated CIS-SA middle schools



Education Service Center, Region 20

• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Mathematics Adjunct

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area • Coordinated half- and full-day visits to two different charter schools (Jubilee Highland Hills & Jubilee San Antonio) • Observed math teachers in Grades 3 – 8 and provided feedback to administration and faculty regarding best practices • Assisted teachers in planning how to prepare students for STAAR Redesign new question types



Freelance

• Tutor/Private Teacher

  • Jun 2001 - Present

  Provided math support and/or enrichment to students one-on-one or in small groups; Third grade - High School Geometry Private teacher for 7th and 8th grade Math, Science, and English (August 2001-June 2003)



Texas Research & Technology Foundation (TRTF)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Workshop Presenter

  • Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

  San Antonio, Texas, United States • Coordinated & facilitated workshop activities to inspire middle school students to consider STEM career pathways • Frequent communication with all stakeholders including TRTF staff, local STEM professionals, CISSA staff, Middle School staff, and UTSA undergraduate student assistant • Marketed workshop opportunity to various SAISD STEM teachers and CISSA Site Coordinators



Saint Mary's Hall

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Middle School Math Teacher

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2022

  Taught four sections of Math 6 and one section of Pre-algebra 6 (honors math); Homeroom/Academic Advisor; Sponsor for clubs such as Senate (hosted 4 school dances/year attended by 200+ students), Move-It (created popular new club with wait list), and Community Service Council (hosted on-campus and off-campus service events). Mentor for new teachers; Grade level team leader; Middle School Math team leader; Presented "Faculty Forum" professional development on topics such as new EdTech… Show more Taught four sections of Math 6 and one section of Pre-algebra 6 (honors math); Homeroom/Academic Advisor; Sponsor for clubs such as Senate (hosted 4 school dances/year attended by 200+ students), Move-It (created popular new club with wait list), and Community Service Council (hosted on-campus and off-campus service events). Mentor for new teachers; Grade level team leader; Middle School Math team leader; Presented "Faculty Forum" professional development on topics such as new EdTech products and flipped classroom. Served on various committees including the Technology Committee, Math Placement Committee, ISAS Accreditation Committee, Mays Summer Grant Committee, and the Faculty Advisory Group. Selected to serve on three different ISAS re-accreditation visits which culminated in being the lead evaluator/contributor for the mathematics and campus engagement/community service section of the report. Piloted iPad program which led to iPad adoption in the Lower School and securing an iPad cart for my classroom. Piloted a flexible seating initiative which resulted in flexible seating being used more widely across campus. Humbled to receive the 2012 SMH Master Teacher Award for exemplary service and extraordinary instruction. Show less



Epic Endurance

• Marathon training track coach

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2020

  San Antonio, Texas, United States Coordinated, planned, and coached weekly half-marathon training and fitness/track workouts



San Antonio Academy

• Math / Science Teacher

  • Jan 1994 - Jun 2000

  San Antonio, TX Implemented Everyday Mathematics curriculum & supplemented with POW (Puzzle of the Week) challenges. Used GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science) guides for presenting science units. Hosted annual "Family Math Night" with 80% attendance of students' families; Cross-departmental collaboration with English Dept as students wrote letters to local businesses requesting door prizes for the event. Honored to receive the 2000 W.T. Bondurant, Jr. Award Honoring Teaching… Show more Implemented Everyday Mathematics curriculum & supplemented with POW (Puzzle of the Week) challenges. Used GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science) guides for presenting science units. Hosted annual "Family Math Night" with 80% attendance of students' families; Cross-departmental collaboration with English Dept as students wrote letters to local businesses requesting door prizes for the event. Honored to receive the 2000 W.T. Bondurant, Jr. Award Honoring Teaching Excellence Show less