Experience

Greater Albany Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Leading a new K-3 elementary school with 550 students. Hired to help build relationships with families & the community and to establish programs, systems, and support high quality instruction. • Developing behavioral systems with adequate supports to meet the needs of all students & prevent behavior escalations • Enhancing the quality of instruction through systematic instructional rounds Leading a new K-3 elementary school with 550 students. Hired to help build relationships with families & the community and to establish programs, systems, and support high quality instruction. • Developing behavioral systems with adequate supports to meet the needs of all students & prevent behavior escalations • Enhancing the quality of instruction through systematic instructional rounds



Kids Unlimited of Oregon

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

• Academic Director

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

  Oversaw and lead operations for all academic programs at a diverse public charter school in Southern Oregon serving high needs students & families with wrap-around services. Provided opportunities for students to learn from the world around them through hands on learning experiences. • Provided oversight of the academic & behavioral systems– serving 750 students in a diverse charter school program • Development of new programs as the school expands (established PreK program & a second school location)• Wrote grants & cultivated positive relationships with donors to fully fund school programs• Supervised, evaluated & trained staff in leadership positions • Strategic partnerships with the board, stakeholders & community organizations • Development of PBIS practices and Tiered Behavior Response Plan – focus on Trauma Informed Care Practices and Equity • Focus on meeting the needs of the whole child (health & wellness programs, extra-curricular programs, socio-emotional supports and effective classroom instruction) Show less

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Development of PBIS practices and Tiered Behavior Response Plan – focus on Trauma Informed Care Practices • Implementation & development of systems and procedures to provide consistency • Experience grant writing & ensuring grant compliance • Facilitating the systematic implementation of high quality instruction that meets the needs of ELL, SPED, and Talented & Gifted students through differentiation• Creation of School Improvement Plan with input from all stakeholders • Development of new programs as the school expands Pre-K – 8th grade Show less



Table Rock Elementary School

• White City, OR

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Served as assistant principal in a diverse PreK-5th grade elementary. Hired to help grow the new dual language program and oversee the PreK program. • Oversaw the newly implemented dual language Spanish immersion program • Supervised ELD program and ensured compliance with ELL regulations • Experience budgeting and management of resources • Provided supervision and oversight of Academia Aguilitas Preschool • Alignment of PBIS practices and Tiered Behavior Response Plan • Aligned behavior supports and development of Behavior Support Plans for high needs students • Responsible for overseeing schedules for instructional assistants and other programming • Coordinate leadership team and oversight for Comprehensive Achievement Plan • Developed partnerships with community organizations & secured supporting grants Show less



Alliance Academy International

• Ecuador
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secondary Principal

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  Secondary Principal of an English immersion international school that has been in Quito for more than 90 years. Worked with a diverse student & parent population from many backgrounds and cultures. Represented the school as a liaison at government and business functions. • Planned and facilitated professional development which has led to enhancements in the quality of instructional delivery; strategic focus on language acquisition skills • Maintained high visibility and interaction with students, staff, and community • Implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) Program • Effective usage of data to guide decision making and program analysis • Development & Implementation of Positive Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS); 38% reduction in behavior referrals; Behavior management support for high needs students • Program development and coordination (College & Career; SST; Intervention Block) • Coordinated the effective alignment of all budgets with curriculum and instruction Show less



The State University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online Adjunct Instructor

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  • Developed & instructed graduate level online course for AASSA conference – “Using Data to Improve Student Learning” • Developed & instructed graduate level online course for AASSA conference – “Using Data to Improve Student Learning”



Extreme Response International

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/INSTRUCTIONAL COACH K-12TH

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Volunteered with a humanitarian organization as an Assistant Principal/Instructional Coach in an under-resourced Ecuadorian school in the Amazon jungle. • Responsible for teacher observations and evaluations which led to improvement in the level of instruction and implementation of research-based instructional strategies • Provided staff development on instructional strategies and classroom management • Coached teachers with behavior management & language acquisition strategies for ELLs • Developed and supervised an after-school enrichment program • Designed and supervised an adult English program for staff to learn English • Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to 7th-12th grade students Show less



Salem-Keizer Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Federal Focus School Summer School Coordinator; 4th/5th grade Bilingual ESOL/Spanish Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2013

  Worked as an instructional coach, behavior specialist, and Spanish-immersion teacher at a high needs school and taught with Expeditionary Learning & GLAD strategies to engage students in learning. Federal Focus School Summer School Coordinator - • Coordinated and oversaw all aspects of summer school program including: budget, supplies, staffing, supervision, and professional development. Served as principal. Basic Skills Teacher (Teacher on Special Assignment) - • Established and monitored behavior plans - worked as a behavioral specialist • Provided staff development and coaching- Assisted staff in the implementation of Expeditionary Learning, data collection, technology, student self-awareness and goal setting. Served as an instructional coach. 4th/5th Grade Bilingual ESOL/Spanish Teacher - • Developed Tiered Intervention (RTI)/Extension Program for 4th & 5th grade students • Taught through “Expeditionary Learning”- Facilitated student learning through hands-on projects that use problem solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills. • Extensive training in structured language practice and supporting the needs of ELLs- Trained in GLAD, Systematic ELD, Constructing Meaning, & language acquisition strategies. • Implementation of 21st century skills and Technology Integration into instruction • Led Operational Leadership Team- Responsible for the implementation and planning of the master schedule, implemented systems to improve school culture, and developed school-wide positive behavior incentive plan • Led Staff Development & Mentored teachers • Math Curriculum Leader & Dual Language Committee Chair • Collaboration with parents – Planned various cultural events and school fundraisers with our parent group. Coordinated volunteers, donations, and planned budgets. • Assisted students with implementing school-wide composting program Show less



Salem Academy High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 9th-12th GRADE SPANISH TEACHER & MS BASKETBALL COACH

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2003

  • Taught & planned curriculum for high school Spanish levels I-IV & Coached MS girls basketball • Taught & planned curriculum for high school Spanish levels I-IV & Coached MS girls basketball