High School Journalism

• Jun 2018 - Present

High School Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Present

Developed cooperative, hands-on lessons and integrated project-based learning curriculum, implemented a note-taking system for the history department, incorporated Google classroom, Ipads, and Chromebooks in activities, designed and employed targeted remediation through data analysis, organized and created end-of-course projects, and created a fun and engaging atmosphere for understanding history’s relevance in today’s society• Creating interactive content journals and foldables helps students organize the material in order to facilitate engagement and comprehension• Using document-based question assignments developed students’ critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills• Modeling test-taking strategies alongside content reviews has improved students’ commended STAAR performance scores by 15% • Leading meetings as the social studies department chair has developed interpersonal, communication, and leaderships skills Show less

Yearbook Advisor

• Aug 2014 - Present

Developed the yearbook program through implementing theme-based designs, updating the production software from Adobe Photoshop to Adobe InDesign, managing photography assignments to ensure more comprehensive coverage, training students to write more descriptive stories and captions, and instilling personal pride for staff members in producing a quality book• Leading staff discussions to create content for pages developed each staff member’s personal ownership of the book • Providing positive feedback on students’ pages and photos while guiding them through copy/photo/layout corrections allows for staff growth Show less

Secondary Language Arts

• Aug 2008 - May 2015

Constructed TEKS-based curriculum and exams, created engaging and diverse lessons incorporating multiple-intelligences and learning styles, developed review games to encourage class participation, designed content-specific PowerPoints and Prezis to focus class lectures, and emphasized post-secondary success through including problem-solving skills in lessons• Teaching literature circles with contemporary literature encouraged comprehension and student enjoyment of reading• Incorporating Individualized Educational Plans in lessons developed differentiated instruction• Utilizing the Eduphoria system increased classroom rigor and overall student achievement• Developing clear classroom procedures aided in improving classroom management Show less