Experience

Eanes-Westlake Innovative School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

  Fifth Grade Science Teacher • Engaged students through authentic and interactive lessons utilizing hands-on labs and multimedia-based instructional techniques in various formats, including whole group, small group and individual instruction. • Fostered a classroom environment of experiential learning utilizing project based, hands-on learning activities focused on problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Provided differentiated lessons and individualized support based on… Show more Fifth Grade Science Teacher • Engaged students through authentic and interactive lessons utilizing hands-on labs and multimedia-based instructional techniques in various formats, including whole group, small group and individual instruction. • Fostered a classroom environment of experiential learning utilizing project based, hands-on learning activities focused on problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Provided differentiated lessons and individualized support based on Individual Education Plans to ensure the success of all learners in each class by collaborating with the learning support teams. • Maintained accurate and detailed student achievement and participation records and grades for report cards and parent-teacher conferences. Remote Third Grade Teacher • Incorporated various forms of technology and instructional techniques, resulting in effective virtual classroom management and increased student focus. • Implemented both direct and indirect assessment of student learning to ensure I was presenting the material as required by the district curriculum map and state standards. Show less



Wilmette District 39

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Spanish Teacher K-4

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive Spanish lesson plans to both teach and reinforce expressive and receptive language for ~230 students ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade. • Transitioned to fully remote teaching through the use of asynchronous videos and lessons under the Seesaw platform. Successfully kept students engaged in learning as evidenced by student final projects that were in line with those from earlier units when still in school. • Collaborated with colleagues… Show more • Developed and implemented comprehensive Spanish lesson plans to both teach and reinforce expressive and receptive language for ~230 students ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade. • Transitioned to fully remote teaching through the use of asynchronous videos and lessons under the Seesaw platform. Successfully kept students engaged in learning as evidenced by student final projects that were in line with those from earlier units when still in school. • Collaborated with colleagues and actively participated in school wide and district wide teams and committees, actively participating on the Playground and the Diversity committees. Show less



McHenry School Districts 15 &156

• Substitute Teacher/Assistant & Student Teacher

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2007

  McHenry, IL Student Teacher •16 weeks in a self-contained 5th grade classroom at Valley View Elementary teaching a class with 29 students. •Created/implemented lesson plans in all subject areas (math, spelling, social studies, science, reading and writing.) •Instructed inclusion students, providing differentiated lessons and individualized support based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs). •Incorporated technology and varied instructional techniques, resulting in effective classroom… Show more Student Teacher •16 weeks in a self-contained 5th grade classroom at Valley View Elementary teaching a class with 29 students. •Created/implemented lesson plans in all subject areas (math, spelling, social studies, science, reading and writing.) •Instructed inclusion students, providing differentiated lessons and individualized support based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs). •Incorporated technology and varied instructional techniques, resulting in effective classroom management and increased student focus. Supplemental Student Assistant •One-on-one aide in a 2nd grade classroom at Edgebrook Elementary for a student with learning disabilities. •Administer the Wilson Reading Program to improve the student’s reading skills. •Assist the one-on-one student, as well as others in the class, in daily classroom functions such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Substitute Teacher •Single day substitute teaching assignments at various schools within the two districts. •Employed by McHenry Middle School (April – June 2005) as a long-term substitute, teaching Foreign Language (Spanish, Italian, French, German and Japanese) to 6th grade students and Spanish to 7th and 8th grade students. •Responsibilities included: creating lesson plans for daily class work and tests, grading papers/projects, and interacting with students, parents, and fellow teachers. Show less



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Equal Opportunity Programs Representative

  • May 2003 - Jun 2004

  Sunnyvale, CA •Completed 6 Affirmative Action Plans annually, including quarterly monitoring reports, applicant flow reports, Impact Ratio Analyses for selects, promotions, and terminations and year-end goal attainment reports. •Investigated internal and external claims of discrimination and prepared position statements for submittal to the appropriate federal and/or state agencies. •Served as a consultant to the staff of Human Resources Business Partners when they required EEO advice. •Conducted… Show more •Completed 6 Affirmative Action Plans annually, including quarterly monitoring reports, applicant flow reports, Impact Ratio Analyses for selects, promotions, and terminations and year-end goal attainment reports. •Investigated internal and external claims of discrimination and prepared position statements for submittal to the appropriate federal and/or state agencies. •Served as a consultant to the staff of Human Resources Business Partners when they required EEO advice. •Conducted adverse impact analyses in preparation for Reductions in Force.

• Human Resources Leadership Development Program

  • Aug 2000 - May 2003

  Greater Denver Area Compensation Rotation •Conducted job audits and approved non-exempt to exempt promotions using FLSA guidelines. •Prepared monthly reports that allowed for timely communication of key compensation metrics. •Attended Compensation training seminars, topics included: job titles and descriptions, the point-factor method, job ranking and salary administration. Human Resources Business Partner Rotation •Handled complex employee relations’ cases including involuntary termination… Show more Compensation Rotation •Conducted job audits and approved non-exempt to exempt promotions using FLSA guidelines. •Prepared monthly reports that allowed for timely communication of key compensation metrics. •Attended Compensation training seminars, topics included: job titles and descriptions, the point-factor method, job ranking and salary administration. Human Resources Business Partner Rotation •Handled complex employee relations’ cases including involuntary termination cases. •Led the recruiting effort that resulted in organizational growth of over 75 employees during a five-month period. •Organized and led the Summer of Stars program, a partnership between the Urban League of Denver and Lockheed Martin, which provided 6 four-hour science classes for 75 elementary and junior high school students. Labor Relations Rotation – Missiles and Space Operations, Sunnyvale, CA •Prepared for and participated in the IAM&AW contract negations covering approximately 1260 employees. •Supported efforts during collective bargaining mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. •Investigated cases of misconduct involving represented employees and prepared these cases for the Administrative Review Committee. University Relations/Staffing Rotation •Created and implemented a “best practice” for site interviews by instituting a process that was more time efficient. •Organized recruiting activities at 14 schools including Career Fairs, Information Sessions, and Campus Interviews. •Coordinated Diversity Council focus groups of recent hires to measure employee satisfaction in an attempt to reduce attrition levels.