Talented and Gifted Teacher - Dallas ISD - Dallas, TX
(2018-01)
- Teach curriculum for gifted students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade
- Serve as the school's testing coordinator for all gifted and talented testing
- Provide thematic units to help students think outside the box
- Create and tutor intervention groups for grades K-5 to help at-risk students in reading and math
- Coach Destination Imagination
- Sponsor Leadership Team using school-wide "Leader in Me" framework
Sixth Grade Teacher - Richardson ISD - Richardson, TX
(2005-01 - 2018-12)
- Developed and prepared curriculum with members of the Richardson ISD Reading and Language Arts Department
- Engaged students with lessons revolving around authentic experiences, which led to increased engagement and an overall higher achievement outcome
- Implemented and created thoughtful and challenging lessons that incorporated the diverse needs of students while supporting STAAR requirements
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and community members through regular and ongoing communication
- Created and implemented an annual field trip to the Dallas Holocaust Museum (2010-2018)
- Coordinated annual schoolwide Multicultural Day (2008-2018)
Third Grade Gifted and Talented Teacher - Irving ISD - Irving, TX
(2000-01 - 2005-12)
- Developed and implemented a team-taught reading program to motivate struggling readers
- Engaged gifted and talented students with enriching lessons and created thematic units at an accelerated pace
- 99% of my students passed the state assessments
- Reinforced and maintained behavior management techniques supported through positive management, resulting in a safe, respectful environment
- Mentored a student teacher from the University of Houston
- Rated "Clearly Outstanding" by the Texas Appraisal System
First Grade Enrichment Teacher - Irving ISD - Irving, TX
(1997-01 - 2000-12)
- Worked closely with the administration to create a self-contained enrichment classroom
- Planned and facilitated parent meetings for at-risk students
- Served as grade-level chair for two years
- Rated "Clearly Outstanding" by the Texas Teacher Appraisal System
- Directed assemblies and other special events throughout the year
- Created a schoolwide recycling program
STEP-UP Teacher - Aldine ISD - Aldine, TX
(1993-01 - 1997-12)
- Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities that facilitate active learning
- Provided interactive and meaningful learning material for students
- Mentored a student-teacher from Mankato State University, Minnesota
- Featured by the University of Houston Education Department in their development of a book and video showcasing a unique and energetic teaching style
- Volunteered in the "Students Need a Pat and a Push Program" (1993-1997)
- Presented cooperative learning lessons at in-services for K-2 (1994-1997)
Kindergarten Teacher - Aldine ISD - Aldine, TX
(1991-01 - 1993-12)
- Created a positive learning environment for students in an at-risk school
- Enhanced district lesson plans to challenge Tier 1 students
- Developed a geography program for students
- Integrated the "Writing to Read" program in language arts
- Acknowledged by the Assistant Superintendent for teaching higher-level thinking at the kindergarten level
