Experience

Teacher Development Specialist

Houston ISD: Elementary Math Curriculum July 2020 - Present

Provides critical "on the job" coaching to teachers in support of their certification, professional development, and improved student outcomes. Observes instructional practices and provides a formative assessment of strengths and weaknesses in the structure of real-time feedback aligned to district appraisal tool, data, and curriculum. Created district lessons for asynchronous instruction for grade 3 mathematics. Collaborated with campuses to review performance data & develop plans to identify teachers' strengths and prioritize the highest leverage needs to increase student achievement.

Instructional coach

Fort Bend ISD: Rosa Parks Elementary School June 2017 - July 2020

Fostered an environment of collaboration, reflection, and professional growth for a campus of over 40 teachers and 500 students. Supported and lead educators in STEM areas of assessment, curriculum, and instruction. Provided instructional planning and support to 10-12 teachers to ensure that students reach their academic potential. Collaborated with leadership on providing best practices through modeling co-teaching, data analysis, and training. Facilitated PLC's that aligned with Paul Bambrick Santoyo's work Driven By Data 2.0, Leverage Leadership, and Get Better Faster.

Math Specialist

Fort Bend ISD: E. A. Jones Elementary School October 2016 - June 2017

Supporting effective K-5 mathematics instruction and student learning. Successful experience and expertise at the elementary level teaching mathematics to small groups of students in various grade levels to provide remedial or enrichment support services. Collaborated with and coached teachers in a professional development capacity targeting school-wide improvement in mathematics.

Teacher - fourth grade

Houston ISD: Lockhart Elementary School August 2012 - October 2016

Provided instruction in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies curriculum and provided students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth while creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and fosters the interest in the students with real-world examples for students to make connections.