Experience

Dept of the Navy

• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Liaison Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Educational Liaison for military school age children Educational Liaison for military school age children



Killeen ISD

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• High School Counselor

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  • Administer the Texas Success Initiative Assessment • Assist students with college applications, FAFSA and scholarship applications • Collaborate with military and civilian communities to provide resources necessary for student success • Collect and utilize data for improvements to learning environment • Coordinate 504 meetings according to federal regulation and guidelines and Homeless Awareness Response Program • Monitor students’ progress and communicate with families to develop a plan for success • Orchestrate logistics for career resources, college visits, guest speakers and information sessions • Provide professional expertise to advocate for individual students and diverse populations • Serve on Site Based Decision Making Committee • Use theories and effective techniques to provide individual development, preventive, remedial and/or crisis counseling and referrals for programs and services



Killeen ISD

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Elementary School Counselor

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Administered grief counseling during district tragedies and/or loss • Collaborated with administrators to develop and implement programs and activities designed for student enrichment • Connected military community with school system through role as Adopt a School liaison • Coordinated learning enrichment activities for elementary school students to aspire to college-level education • Led school to earn Texas NAESP Student Honor Council for 5 consecutive years through role as Student Council Sponsor • Planned and implemented guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ development needs • Served as a conflict resolution specialist for education community and member of the Response to Intervention team • Utilized technology in counseling to develop students' collegiate and career awareness

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Oct 2002 - Oct 2010

  • Demonstrated and utilized technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter • Developed, selected and modified instructional plans and materials in adherence to the district’s philosophy, goals and curriculum objectives in course of study • Taught rules of conduct and social skills • Coordinated after school tutoring hours for students with fellow teachers • Developed differentiated lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a positive learning environment • Routinely met with students' parents regarding student progress and behavior • Administered state assessments • Developed and implemented county, state and federal approved lesson plans • Enforced classroom management fostering a productive learning environment • Followed state-mandated curriculum guides while developing engaging and instructional plans to meet needs of all students • Integrated computer technology and media tools into educational instruction • Maintained accurate, organized student legal records and documents • Referred students for special programs and services • Served as grade-level leader and member of Site Based Decision Making Committee • Utilized data to develop strategies for student success



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Combat Medic

  • Oct 1993 - Nov 1996

  • Demonstrated and utilized technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter • Developed, selected and modified instructional plans and materials in adherence to the district’s philosophy, goals and curriculum objectives in course of study • Taught rules of conduct and social skills • Coordinated after school tutoring hours for students with fellow teachers • Developed differentiated lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a positive learning environment • Routinely met with students' parents regarding student progress and behavior • Administered state assessments • Developed and implemented county, state and federal approved lesson plans • Enforced classroom management fostering a productive learning environment • Followed state-mandated curriculum guides while developing engaging and instructional plans to meet needs of all students • Integrated computer technology and media tools into educational instruction • Maintained accurate, organized student legal records and documents • Referred students for special programs and services • Served as grade-level leader and member of Site Based Decision Making Committee • Utilized data to develop strategies for student success