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