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Mckinney, Tx, Us

Prosper, Texas, United States

Grapevine, Texas, United States

• Developed and implemented activities to teach students the importance and value of being a student leader while developing STEM skills and habits of mind.• Cultivated an environment in which students felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.• Organized activities for campus.

Grapevine, Texas, United States

• Developed and implemented activities to teach students the importance and value of mentorship, empathy, gratitude, and being a student leader.• Cultivated an environment in which students felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.• Organized activities for campus.

Grapevine, Texas, United States

ENGLISH TEACHER, GRADES 9 -12Grapevine High School | August 2021 - Present• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Implemented a variety of cross-curricular activities to gain student interest in lessons.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students and developing community.• Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies.•… Show more ENGLISH TEACHER, GRADES 9 -12Grapevine High School | August 2021 - Present• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Implemented a variety of cross-curricular activities to gain student interest in lessons.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students and developing community.• Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies.• Participated in PLC meetings and staff development.• Tutored students before and after school.• Proctored the following exams: PSAT, Pre-ACT, and STAAR.• Advocated for students with learning differences during 504 and IEP Meetings who need accommodations to be successful learners inside and outside of the classroom.• Communicated with students and students’ families to ensure they were kept up-to-date with activities, events, and learning expectations. • Serve as Team Lead for English IV, implementing a variety of leadership, organizational, and team-building strategies to best function as a PLC.• Developed and presented a professional learning session: Chunking Instruction in a 90-Minute Block Show less

Grapevine, Texas, United States

CURRICULUM WRITER, SECONDARY EDUCATIONGrapevine-Colleyville Independent School District | May 2022 - June 2022• Developed engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Implemented a variety of cross-curricular activities to gain student interest in lessons.• Collaborated with teachers and administrators in the district to implement new state standards and district-wide expectations.

Richardson, Texas, United States

PEER ASSISTANCE AND LEADERSHIP: PEER HELPERSJ.J. Pearce High School | August 2020 - Present• Developed and implemented engaging lessons to teach students the importance and value of mentorship, empathy, gratitude, and being a student leader.• Cultivated an environment in which students felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.• Organized activities for campus SPED Department.

ENGLISH TEACHER, GRADES 9 -12J.J. Pearce High School | August 2019 - Present• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Implemented a variety of cross-curricular activities to gain student interest in lessons.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students and developing community.• Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management… Show more ENGLISH TEACHER, GRADES 9 -12J.J. Pearce High School | August 2019 - Present• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Implemented a variety of cross-curricular activities to gain student interest in lessons.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students and developing community.• Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies.• Participated in PLC meetings and staff development.• Tutored students before and after school.• Proctored the following exams: PSAT, Pre-ACT, and STAAR.• Rated a collection of TELPAS writing samples for students in the ESL Program.• Advocated for students with learning differences during 504 and IEP Meetings who need accommodations to be successful learners inside and outside of the classroom.• Communicated with students and students’ families to ensure they were kept up-to-date with activities, events, and learning expectations. • Served as Team Lead for English I during the 2020-2021 school year, implementing a variety of leadership, organizational, and team-building strategies to best function as a PLC.• Served as a PBIS team member; actively incorporated PBIS initiatives in my classroom.• Served as an AVID Site Team member; actively incorporated AVID and WICOR strategies in my classroom. Show less

Richardson, Texas, United States

CURRICULUM WRITER, SECONDARY EDUCATIONRichardson Independent School District | May 2020 - June 2020• Developed engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Implemented a variety of cross-curricular activities to gain student interest in lessons.• Collaborated with teachers and administrators in the district to implement new state standards and district-wide expectations.

Garland, Texas, United States

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: ESL ENGLISH AND READING COURSESNaaman Forest High School | April - May 2019• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement.• Created lessons that would build understanding of English, grammar, and reading fluency.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students.• Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies.SUBSTITUTE… Show more LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: ESL ENGLISH AND READING COURSESNaaman Forest High School | April - May 2019• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement.• Created lessons that would build understanding of English, grammar, and reading fluency.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students.• Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies.SUBSTITUTE TEACHERGarland Independent School District | January - May 2019• Implemented ways to keep students engaged when no lesson plans were available.• Managed teacher duties in hallways and cafeteria; took on assignments during conference periods and lunch other than my own to assist the administrators and faculty of schools. Show less

Garland, Texas, United States

CLINICAL TEACHER , PRE-AP ENGLISH II Rowlett High School | August - December 2018• Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated TEKS-based lesson plans to maximize student achievement on the STAAR test.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students.• Managed classroom of up to 32 students using positive behavior management strategies.• Participated in PLC meetings and staff development.• Tutored students before and after school.

Richardson, Texas, United States

RESEARCH . ART. WRITING. CONFERENCEThe University of Texas at Dallas | February 2019• Participated in a literature panel relating to Repression in Southern Gothic Literature• Coordinated with the panel moderator and the panel participants to write and submit a proposal to the RAW Conference Committee.• Communicated plans, expectations, and requirements with fellow panelists.• Wrote, revised, and edited my research paper titled, “Corruption as a Subliminal Characteristic… Show more RESEARCH . ART. WRITING. CONFERENCEThe University of Texas at Dallas | February 2019• Participated in a literature panel relating to Repression in Southern Gothic Literature• Coordinated with the panel moderator and the panel participants to write and submit a proposal to the RAW Conference Committee.• Communicated plans, expectations, and requirements with fellow panelists.• Wrote, revised, and edited my research paper titled, “Corruption as a Subliminal Characteristic of Gothicism in Poe’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher.’”• Implemented a variety of scholarly resources to support my claims.• Requested to meet with my mentor and advisor for professional advice, support, and constructive criticism. Show less

Garland, Texas, United States

FUTURE TEACHER INTERNSHIP (FTI)Naaman Forest High School | August 2012 - June 2014• Developed and implemented engaging, TEKS-based lesson plans for Kindergarten and Third-grade students.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students.• Managed classroom of up to 20 students using positive behavior management strategies.

Garland, Texas, United States

PARTNERS IN P.E.Naaman Forest High School | August 2011 - June 2014• Assisted students in the LIFE/ALE classes exercise during a 90-minute block.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with the students.• Participated in the Special Olympics as a volunteer and aide to students.• Attended field trips with students to various locations, allowing students the opportunity to practice becoming more self-sufficient in society.

Garland, Texas, United States

RACHEL’S CHALLENGENaaman Forest High School | August 2010 - June 2012• Served as secretary during the 2011-2012 school year.• Focused on creating meaningful connections with children in foster homes and with special needs.• Attended conferences, events, and rallies promoted by the Scott family, founders of the Rachel’s Challenge organization.

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