• Assists in the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of the district-wide ELAR curriculum. • Works with administrators, classroom teachers, campus support staff and central office instruction and support staff to plan and implement quality ELAR instruction.• Evaluates students to determine reading strengths and weaknesses and plans to address appropriate interventions

• Differentiated and customized instruction to accommodate the learning styles of student scholars, including behavioral, cognitive and English Language Learners. • Formulated creative lesson plans and materials on literature, grammar and vocabulary development.• Currently teach Early College Pre-AP and AP courses. • Fostered positive relationships with parents and students while holding learners accountable for their success in the classroom. • Created formative and summative assessments that accurately appraise TEKS skills. • Taught ELA classes for freshman including six classes of inclusion students.

• Worked closely with the campus Principal, applying school board policies and procedures, and assisting with the coordination of educational programs, selection and evaluation of personnel, supervision of students, and provision of support and resources for staff. • Collaborated with the District Administrator and administrative team to support district-wide objectives. Participated in 504 and special education meetings; providing assistance with the resolution of issues related to at-risk and behavior management programs. • Participated in curriculum and program development, promoting the use of technology in the teaching/learning process, and encouraging and supporting the development of innovative instructional programs that helped teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.• Assisted the principal with developing a vision and mission for the educational program. Articulated the school’s mission to the community and solicited its support through the use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.• Drove staff participation in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve skills and enhance their understanding of Common Core Standards. Coached teachers on the effective use of real-time data from student assessments to target gaps in learning.

• Served as a tenth grade English and Professional communications teacher and academic UIL coach for Ready Writing, engaging students through positive reinforcement and recognition of student performance excellence against learning objectives. • Implemented positive classroom management strategies and behavior modification plans that effectively addressed challenging behaviors. Scheduled classroom meetings with parents and administrators to define goals and encourage parental involvement in their child’s education.• Participated on the Campus Improvement and other cross-functional teams engaged in the design of programs to improve the quality of instruction, enhance parent, community, and district relations, and increase student participation inside of the classroom.

Teacher•Served as a tenth grade pre-advanced placement and on level eleventh grade English Teacher focusing on the great works of American literature and grammar. Established the objectives for learning and created classroom and off-campus experiential activities to motivate students.•Wrote curriculum and developed Individual Education Plans (IEP) that aligned with the district’s curriculum standards. Utilized student assessments to develop learning plans that incorporated a variety of pedagogies to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Department Chair•Served as English Department Chair, acting as a liaison between teachers and the principal in order to keep the lines of communication open and needs addressed. Assembled resources to enhance teacher skills and offered recommendations for professional development.Assistant Principal Intern•Assisted with the administration of the instructional program, facility maintenance, personnel, student services and community relations. Conducted performance appraisals for teachers and other staff members, providing guidance and making recommendations when appropriate. •Developed instructional schedules for teachers and reviewed lesson plans in order to identify creative solutions to challenges. Conducted and documented teacher observations to evaluate staff effectiveness in meeting the district’s mission goals and objectives.•Assumed responsibility for all state mandated testing and the implementation of a rigorous instructional program focused on driving student achievement•Managed available resources efficiently by coordinating the acquisition of textbooks, supplies, materials, and equipment. Collaborated with administrators and department heads to develop annual budget requests that were based on documented program needs•Developed/updated school crisis, emergency evacuation, and traffic control plans. Conducted regular fire drills and monitored adherence to established security and safety standards