Literacy Specialist at Hemet Unified School District (2024-08 – Present)
- Provide job-embedded literacy coaching and instructional modeling for more than 20 classroom teachers to strengthen evidence-based literacy instruction.
- Plan and group students in grades K-5 with teachers to provide successful Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy intervention (WIN Time Rotations) through targeted small-group and individual instruction.
- Utilize FastBridge Lexile assessments, Benchmark assessments, PSI data, and district writing rubrics to monitor student progress and guide instructional planning during six-week improvement cycles.
- Lead PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) continuous improvement cycles with grade-level teams to analyze literacy data and refine instructional practices.
- Facilitate professional development sessions and PLC collaboration focused on reading and writing instruction, assessment practices, and literacy intervention strategies.
- Coordinate schoolwide literacy initiatives and family engagement activities aligned with district literacy goals.
Educational Advisor (K-5 Independent Study Program) at Santa Rosa Academy (2020-08 – 2024-06)
Provided academic advising and instructional guidance for K-5 independent study students and families.
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-2) at Lynwood Unified School District (2014-08 – 2019-06)
- Designed digital curriculum and instructional resources using Google Classroom to support home-based learning environments.
- Conducted weekly virtual conferences with students and parents to review progress and provide instructional support.
- Developed and administered online assessments using Otus Student Growth Platform to monitor academic performance and maintain student records.
- Demonstrated and expanded upon knowledge of subject matter content and student development, using D.O.K strategies for successful learning outcomes.
- Organized curriculum to support student understanding of subject matter, including listing standards and objectives of that day's lesson on the board for students to see, as well as using multiple strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
- Collaborated regularly with grade level colleagues to interrelate ideas and information within and across subject matter areas to enhance student learning.
- Used materials, resources, and technologies to make subject matter accessible to students while using individual feedback to ensure student success.
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 2-3) at Bellflower Unified School District (1999-09 – 2013-06)
- Provided standards-based instruction in literacy and core academic subjects for diverse elementary learners.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, RTI frameworks, and differentiated literacy instruction to support student achievement.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to analyze assessment data and improve instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology-based learning tools to support engagement and accessibility in the classroom.
- Built strong partnerships with families to support student learning and academic progress.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Facilitated small group instruction to allow for personalized instruction and support.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to meet the needs of students with special learning needs.
- Developed a school-wide system of positive reinforcement that improved student behavior and reduced behavioral incidents.
- Implemented a student-centered approach instruction that fostered student autonomy and self-advocacy.
- Established high expectations for student achievement while providing support for meeting those goals.
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 2) at Long Beach Unified School District (1997-07 – 1999-08)
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Facilitated small group instruction to allow for personalized instruction and support.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to meet the needs of students with special learning needs.
