• Implemented AVID methodologies to increase college readiness among underrepresented student populations• Facilitated WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) to enhance student academic performance• Led bi-weekly Socratic seminars to develop critical thinking and discussion skills• Trained students in Cornell Note-taking method, resulting in improved retention and study habits• Coordinated college visits and career exploration activities for AVID students• Collaborated with subject teachers to integrate AVID strategies across the curriculum• Conducted regular binder and grade checks to reinforce organizational skills• Mentored students in developing individualized academic and career goals

• 94% of students passed the STAAR test in my first year of teaching the subject - 7% higher than the school's previous year results• Served as a U.S. History OnRamps instructor, delivering a rigorous college-level curriculum to high school students• Achieved remarkable success in my first year, with 69% of students earning college credit eligibility – the highest rate in the district• Adept at engaging students from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment• Utilized innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance student understanding and foster critical thinking skills• Collaborated closely with university faculty to ensure alignment with college-level standards and expectations• Provided personalized mentoring and guidance to students, helping them navigate the challenges of a college-level course• Continuously refined and improved instructional strategies based on student feedback and performance data• Served as a role model and advocate for educational equity, empowering students to pursue higher education opportunities

Teaching virtual and in-person.• Collaboration- working with students to set and reach their educational and emotional goals- creating exciting and effective lesson plans with colleagues- taking guidance from the administrators to create lessons, field trips, and grow as an instructor• Adaptation- teaching lessons with virtual and in-person students simultaneously- creating weekly packets for virtual students to follow along with the in-person class- changing classes, students, and grade levels as the school needs• Growth- working with teacher leaders to fine-tune teaching skills- observing other educators in real-time with multi-level students - reading and studying educational tools for personal growth as an educatorI enjoy building relationships with students and parents to create a learning team. We all have to work together to see student growth and I have an innate ability to excite parents and students about education.• Mentor to high school student teachers, 2021-2023• Hiring team for 2022-2023 school year• Teacher of the month, April 2022