Instructional Designer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

Texas School Ready Program Coordinator

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

Managed the delivery of services and maintained collaborative relationships to implement the Texas School Ready (TSR) Project, including acting as a liaison between TSR and the lead agent, Community Action Inc. of Central Texas. Prepared required project documentation including monthly reports, coaching schedules and documentation, and expense reports, and submit documentation to the Children's Learning Institute (CLI) by established timelines. Provided monthly coaching support to teachers, using a variety of coaching strategies including video reflection, side by side coaching, reflective feedback, and goal setting to improve teacher quality. Trained on eCIRCLE professional development content throughout the year. Show less

Education Services Coordinator

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2019

Lead the Education staff and efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Hays and Caldwell counties. Designed and implemented the education vision, policies, and procedures; managed the budget; and supported Site Supervisors that manage the centers. Designed and facilitated coaching and staff training and development. Monitored and measured student outcomes and compliance with Head Start and Minimum Day Care Licensing Standard for the State of Texas.

Assistant Principal of Instruction, Walzem Academy

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

Served as a founding Assistant Principal of Instruction at the Walzem Academy Campus in northeast San Antonio, TX. Collaborated with other school and district administrators to drive campus instruction, culture, and staff development. Managed, coached, and developed eight first and second grade teachers. Designed and facilitated staff professional development that set high instructional standards and encouraged teacher reflection and revision of practices. Interviewed and selected staff for employment at the school. Built and supported school culture, enforced school discipline policy, and developed strategies to ensure all students were on track to and through college. Collaborated with families to establish support and integrate feedback into the school's overall improvement. Analyzed student achievement data on a daily basis and worked with teachers to make instructional adjustments and interventions. Show less

Program Manager

• Jun 2012 - May 2014

Managed the Joe’s Champs program evaluation consultant team and eight curriculum consultants. Created individual improvement plans and supported leaders transfer their new learning to their direct reports. Drafted the early childhood sections of the funded 2012 Federal Promise Neighborhood Implementation Grant for the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative ($20 million). Managed the Joe’s Champs program evaluation consultant team and eight curriculum consultants. Created individual improvement plans and supported leaders transfer their new learning to their direct reports. Drafted the early childhood sections of the funded 2012 Federal Promise Neighborhood Implementation Grant for the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative ($20 million).

Preschool Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Served as the Lead Teacher in a preschool classroom. Coordinated responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow. Assessed classroom needs, designed individualized improvement plans, and led students toward specific goals. Managed stakeholder collaboration and communication between the classroom, internal staff, and families. Worked collaboratively to provide developmentally appropriate instruction, materials, and social and emotional behavioral support. Implemented the Every Child Ready Early Childhood Curriculum, designed by Appletree Institute. Show less

First and Second Grade Teacher, M.L. King Jr. Elementary School

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

Facilitated the implementation of DCPS Learning Standards and provide dynamic instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Analyzed student assessments to track progress and drive instruction. Collaborated with colleagues and served as First Grade Team Chairperson, Data Team Leader, Turning the Page School Leadership Council member, Girls on the Run Coach, and Wellness Council member. Facilitated the implementation of DCPS Learning Standards and provide dynamic instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Analyzed student assessments to track progress and drive instruction. Collaborated with colleagues and served as First Grade Team Chairperson, Data Team Leader, Turning the Page School Leadership Council member, Girls on the Run Coach, and Wellness Council member.

Education Specialist

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2007

Assisted facilitation of program accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. Managed correspondence between the Association and the accredited programs, non accredited programs, and the general public. Coordinated program document submission, payments, site visit logistics and served as the Association's representative with the accreditation team on program site visits. Completed data entry using Access Database and edited website with FrontPage software. Trained communities of interest on revised data-driven standards of accreditation. Collaborated with staff throughout the Associate to meet the needs of members and the Marriage and Family community. Show less