Dynamic and self-motivated educator committed to continuous learning and enhancing best practices through hands-on experience and classroom application. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to create differentiated learning experiences that meet diverse student needs. Expertise in AVID methodologies and interdisciplinary projects, with a proven track record of fostering an engaging and effective classroom environment. Passionate about inspiring students and colleagues, driving academic success, and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. I instruct students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher 9-12 Spanish
Hunters Lane High School
01.2019 - Current
Teacher 9-12 Teacher Academy
Teacher Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher grade 4 Reading, Writing, ELA
Higgins MS
01.2017 - 01.2018
Data Coach & Asset Control
Race To The Top Grant
01.2014 - 01.2017
Teacher & Program Lead grades 2-3
Myrtle Hall IV Spanish Immersion School
01.2009 - 01.2014
Education
Doctorate of Education -
National University
01.2024
Masters of Education - Specialist in Leadership and Administration
Delta State University
08.2019
Bachelor of Communication - Bachelor of Journalism Minor in Spanish
Grand Valley State University
05.2006
Associates of Arts - Athlete
Muskegon Community College
05.2004
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Motivating students
Student engagement
Educational planning
Certification
AI 101 Kira Training
Computer Science K-12
Elementary Education K-5
Spanish PK-12
National Board Certification 2014, recertified 2024
Mentor Teacher Institute 2025
Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
Delta State Fellows 2016-2019
Teach for America 2009-2011
Carnegie Learning Textbook training 2020
MS State PL Literacy 2019
Apple Teacher 2018
MS Department of Education Item Writing Training 2017
Literacy & Common Core Standards 2017
Teacher Effectiveness 2017
William Carey University Equipping Educators to Raise Student Achievement 2017
ACFT Certificates Oral, Writing and Reading Proficiency 2015
Taking Action with Data 2015
Renaissance Learning 2015
Level 1 Orton-Gillingham Approach 2014
Presenter -Leadership Conference for Minority Administrators 2012
Foreign Language Educators Workshop 2012
Presenter- Mississippi Foreign Language Leadership Association 2012
MVSU Foreign Language Workshop 2012
DSU Regional Literacy Training 2012
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Teacher 9-12 Spanish
Hunters Lane High School
01.2019 - Current
Teacher 9-12 Teacher Academy
Teacher Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher grade 4 Reading, Writing, ELA
Higgins MS
01.2017 - 01.2018
Data Coach & Asset Control
Race To The Top Grant
01.2014 - 01.2017
Teacher & Program Lead grades 2-3
Myrtle Hall IV Spanish Immersion School
01.2009 - 01.2014
Masters of Education - Specialist in Leadership and Administration
Delta State University
Bachelor of Communication - Bachelor of Journalism Minor in Spanish
6th Grade World Civilizations Teacher/Head Baseball Coach at Jo Byrns High School6th Grade World Civilizations Teacher/Head Baseball Coach at Jo Byrns High School