Resume

Certifications

Principal EC-12

ILD Certification

English 6-12

Technology Applications EC-12

Google Level 1 Certification

Apple Teacher

Education

Master of Science in Education, TAMIU 2004

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences, TAMIU, 1997

Experience

Digital Learning Specialist/Technology Trainer, Laredo ISD 2000-Present

  • Effectively communicate verbally and in written form
  • Knowledge of Fundamental 5
  • Knowledge of TELPAS and Pearson Online Testing
  • Collaborate with Leadership team to create a Technology Plan.
  • Develop training materials for teachers, administrators, and staff on the latest technological trends in education, i.e., G-Suite, Quizizz, Flipgrid, and Class Dojo.
  • Provide professional development in Technology.
  • Provide technical support for all teachers, administrators, and staff in various media platforms and tools following while implementing the SAMR model
  • Create and co-develop district wide Coding Curriculum/STEAM Initiatives for Summer Technology Camps and Technology Clubs.
  • Mentor teachers with the integration of technology within their daily instructional lessons to enhance student outcomes.
  • Conduct modeling of lessons, trainings, and assist with campus PLC’s.
  • Create activities, videos, and lessons to help teachers integrate technology that will engage students and enhance learning.
  • Co-manage and create relationships from home to school through the use of campus websites, Facebook, Twitter, Digital Signage, and monthly parent meetings.
  • Develop and propose innovative learning opportunities with resources such as FlipGid, G-Suite, Class Dojo, Quizizz, iMovie, Mimio, and WeVideo.
  • Facilitate the implementation of campus Livestream/Vbrick daily for the enhancement of student achievement.
  • Implement a Family Technology Night and Family Coding Day at the campus.
  • Establish excellent customer service with all stakeholders of Laredo ISD including students, parents, teachers, and staff treating everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Knowledge on DMAC and Skyward

Secondary English Teacher

  • Facilitated Instruction of 9th English I Curriculum, which included literature, short stories, Language Arts, Grammar, etc.
  • Implemented the use of Graphic Organizers for student success.
  • Established innovative effective ways of teaching Practical Writing effectively to 9th Graders.
  • Nine years as a High School coach

Achievements & Highlights

  • Always willing to volunteer for special projects such as curriculum writing, Saturday trainings, creating department videos, and other administrator requests.
  • 2018-2019 Technology Administrator of the Year, Ms. Adriana Padilla, Heights Elementary Principal.
  • 2017-2018 Technology Administrator of the Year, Mr. Jose Perez, Santo Nino Elementary Principal
  • 2018 TCEA Co-Presenter, 1st set of presenters from Laredo ISD
  • 2017-2018 Technology Administrator of the Year, Mr. Jose Perez, Santo Niño Elementary Principal.
  • Participated Leadership Cohort for aspiring future leaders under Dr. A. Marcus Nelson
  • 2012 Nationwide VBrick Competition, 1st. Place Santo Niño Elementary