Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialist Certification                                                       June 2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - History BA 7-12 Social Studies                                                                                                                                       May 2020 

University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston, Texas 

High School Teacher Certification - Social Studies 7-12 

G.P.A: 3.7/4.0, Dean's List Spring 2018, Summer 2019 

Associate of Arts                                                                                                                                                                                    December 2015 

San Jacinto College - Central/South – Houston, Texas                                         

Relevant Coursework: 

University of Houston – Clear Lake  

• Creating Positive Learning Environments 

• Methods in Secondary Social Studies  

• Theories of Educational Psychology  

• Survey of Instructional Technology 

• Reading in Content Subjects 

• Intro to Special Populations 

• Survey of Exceptionalities 

• Foundations of Multicultural Education

Edison Middle School, Houston ISD; Houston, Texas

7th Grade Texas History Classroom - (August 2020 to June 2023) 

• Prepared lessons aligned to teaching standards and provided differentiated learning materials based on student accommodations

• Provided weekly lesson plans and made them readily available to administrators

• Collaborated with other content teachers to implement cross-curricular instruction for diverse learners including Gifted and Talented students 

• Provide Gifted and Talented students with differentiated instruction for learning enrichment based on Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)

• Fostered an atmosphere that was conducive to learning by enforcing rules and maintaining procedures and high expectations

• Managed student behavior by implementing appropriate consequences

• Provided daily objectives and clear learning goals to guide student learning

• Incorporated technology for student engagement, facilitation, differentiation of learning, and to increase technological skills

• Provided accommodations and learning aids to English Language Learners, 504, and Special Education students 

• Taught in a distance learning remote format

• Incorporated reflection of the learning process by providing students with data trackers and ongoing assessments

• Collaborated with teacher aids and the Special Education Department to support individual learners

• Implemented social and emotional learning curriculum that fostered the social and emotional maturity of learners 

• Mentored students with significant emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disorders

• Participated in IEP meetings, maintained notes, and progress records for SPED students

• Attended staff meetings and participated in staff committees

• Supported school culture by participating in Open House or other school related activities 

• Maintained constant communication with students, parents, administrators, school staff, and appropriate government agencies (CPS) to ensure the well being and success of all students

• Maintained student records in accordance to the law and district policy 

• Participated in school, district, and nonprofit professional development

Pearland Junior High East, Pearland ISD; Pearland, Texas  

7th Grade Texas History Classroom - Intern I and II (August 2019 to May 2020) 

• Developed lesson plans, organized instructional materials, co-managed the classroom, assisted students, graded assignments, distributed assignments, took attendance, made copies, documented student progress, and reflected on teaching practices 

• Developed cooperative learning activities, authentic assessments, and differentiated instruction 

• Accommodated a range of students including 504's, English Language Learners, Special Education students, at risk students, students with emotional disturbances, and students with significant learning disabilities  

• Collaborated and worked alongside history department teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional aids, and Behavior Support Intervention (BSI) professionals   

• Attended general meetings to discuss scope and sequence/curriculum and analyzed and discussed data 

• Substituted and or observed multiple classrooms including inclusive, special education, physical education, and advanced placement classrooms  

• Communicated with parents and provided translation for Spanish speaking parents  

• Assisted with online Learning / distance learning  

IBN Sina Community Health Center, Webster, Texas 

Part – Time Receptionist (2012 - 2013) 

• Prepped office, organized and filed patient folders, assisted at check out, copied documents, made appointments, answered phone calls, and greeted patients  

Substitute Teaching, Pearland ISD; Pearland, Texas  

Substitute Teacher (August 2019 – May 2020) 

• Substituted and or covered seventh and eighth grade classrooms - took attendance, distributed assignments, managed classrooms, assisted students, and copied paperwork  

• Substituted for a range of classroom environments such as inclusive, physical education, and advanced placement classrooms  

City of Pearland Animal Services, Pearland, Texas                                                                                                                       Late 2018 

Volunteer, 10 + hours of service 

• Fed animals, cleaned kennels, cleaned cages, did laundry, walked dogs and helped socialize animals 

ECHO – Early Childhood Hawk Organization (March 2019 – December 2019)

Student member, University of Houston – Clear Lake,  

Making Instruction Comprehensible for English Learners – Easy and Effective Strategies, one hour of professional development 

Assistive Technology & Embedded Learning Opportunities in Early Childhood, one hour of professional development  

Mentor Text, one hour of professional development  

The Perfect Pair: Using Paired Text to Deepen and Broaden Student Understanding of Content, 3 hours of professional development 

UHCL Film & Speaker Series: Intelligent Lives, 2 hours of professional development  

UHCL – Autism Speaker Series (2018) 

University of Houston – Clear Lake, Bayou Building, Garden Room 

Connecting to College:  Using ABA to Help Students with ASD Prepare For and Succeed in Higher Education, one hour of professional development  

TEACH – To Educate All Children - Nonprofit

Participated in TEACH (To Educate All Children) an independent Houston-based nonprofit that serves to coach and provide professional development for teachers in underserved areas.

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

Participated in Verizon Innovative professional development opportunities in technology integration

ECHO – Early Childhood Hawk Organization (March 2019 – December 2019)  

Student member, University of Houston – Clear Lake 

TEACH – To Educate All Children - Nonprofit  

Participated in TEACH (To Educate All Children) an independent Houston-based

nonprofit that serves to coach and provide professional development for teachers in

underserved areas. 

  Computer: PC Platforms, MS Word, PowerPoint, Inspiration, Zoom, Google Drive, OneDrive, BlackBoard, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, One Note, Sway, Canva 

Mental Health First Aid: Youth Mental Health First Aid USA - Certified  

Bilingual: Spanish, basic conversational/intermediate