Social Studies Teacher - Destinations Career Academy of Colorado
(2025-01 - 2026-12)
- Taught fully remote high school classes based on CDE standards
- Delivered engaging online Social Studies instruction aligned with state standards, contributing to improved student performance and course completion rates
- Designed interactive lessons using digital platforms and multimedia tools that increased student participation, engagement, and attendance in virtual classes
- Integrated primary sources, current events, and inquiry-based learning activities that strengthened student understanding and engagement with historical and civic concepts
Social Studies/ Science Teacher - West Middle School - Colorado Springs, CO
(2022-01 - 2025-12)
- Taught classes in History, Science, and Geography to 6th thru 8th grade
- Created daily instruction with close attention to individual student data and alignment to CDE standards with lessons designed for student engagement and interaction with an emphasis on critical thinking
- Led a district based inner-city mentorship program (Sim Fayola) for 7th graders
- Created a technology methods class for students to gain rudimentary and advanced skills in various formats of technological education
Social Studies Teacher - Mesa Ridge High School - Colorado Springs, CO
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Taught classes in World History, World Geography, and Personnel Finance to 9th and 10th graders
- Taught over 150 students concurrently while providing customized lessons for special needs and ELS students when necessary
- Collaborated with colleagues to promote school wide systems, while advocating for the students in the Mesa Ridge community
- Started an after-school club (AYPYN) and collaborated with other departments in developing school projects
Music Educator / Curriculum Designer - Challenger Middle School - Colorado Springs, CO
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Designed and taught curriculum, from my experience as a music educator, to meet the needs of 100+ students
- Utilized remote, hybrid, and in-person learning platform for instructing students in the technical aspects of a musical instrument
- Developed strong working relationships with students so they felt welcomed, at ease, and challenged in a classroom setting
College Adjunct - Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) – Arapahoe Community College (ACC) - Colorado State University–Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo)
(2012-01 - 2018-12)
- Developed and managed of Geography program for Colorado Early College system in correspondence with Colorado Community College System standards of excellence
- Built credibility and established rapport between PPCC, ACC, and CSU- Pueblo and Colorado Early College system while maintaining communication with academic administration, including the State of Colorado
- Developed various Geography courses for PPCC Health and Science Department
