Experience

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  The ensemble theatre

  May 2001 - Dec 2002

  Education director

  ■ Determined curriculum standards, hired and trained instructors. ■ Developed classroom study guides aligned with curriculum standards of area school districts. ■ Oversaw budget and program operations to include enrolling students and selecting scholarship recipients.■ Managed the Tour Education Program which supported literacy and character education through live theater from students in Elementary to High School. Managed college interns, volunteers, and City of Houston summer workers. ★★ Boosted theatre revenue by 40% via marketing & booked shows. Show less

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  Northwest preparatory school

  Jun 2003 - May 2006

  Lead teacher | grade level chair

  ■ Mentored new teachers and assisted with grade level lesson planning. ■ Provided compliance documentation for Reading First and 21st Century Learner grants. ★★ Directed instruction and tutorials as 3rd and 4th grade Reading Teacher that resulted in student scores of 86 - 91% on standardized testing with 30 - 89% commended.

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  Kipp texas public schools

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2015

  Founding reading/theatre instructor | grade level chair | interventionist

  ■ Served as Teacher Mentor, Grade Level Chair, and Content Chair■ Devised an educational approach as Founding 5th Grade Reading Teacher that focused on reluctant readers, literature circles and reading/writing workshop--method resulted in students consistently scoring above 80 - 85% passing on standardized testing.■ Collaborated with teachers and administrators to provide recommendations to leadership team regarding specific needs of struggling readers. ■ Evaluated scoring reports, data trends, and campus resources■ Made decisions regarding student grouping, re-teaching topics, tutorial schedules, instructional methods, pacing, and materials resulting in measurable increases in campus test scores★★ Raised over $5,000 in charitable donations for student performing arts group "Theatre of The Emancipated Mind"via social media fundraising platforms for stage lighting and sound equipment.< COMMITTEE SERVICE >- Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Committee- School Improvement Plan (SIP) Committee- Response to Intervention (RTI) Committee- Summer School Planning Committee Show less

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  Alvin independent school dist

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  2nd grade | founding teacher

  MERIDIANA ELEMENTARY | EC MASON ELEMENTARY■ Present subject matter per TEA guidelines, board policies & administrative regulations. ■ Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. ■ Communicate with other staff to coordinate instructional goals and methods. ■ Serve on committees which establish student/parent engagement and campus culture

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  Amplify learning center™

  Aug 2019 - now

  Owner and director

  Our learning center goes beyond homework help and tutoring. We offer assessments and private instruction which helps parents define goals for their child. Students experience fast paced sessions that are engaging, fun, and rigorous.We also offer student enrichme t workshops in writing, STEM, and fine arts.

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  Yes prep public schools

  Oct 2022 - now

  Literacy specialist

  Ensure Emergent Bilingual students, (EBs), non-fluent and dyslexic students are receiving appropriate accommodations in all classrooms by observing and coaching content teachers and collaborating with instructional leadership; • Work with district Instructional Coaches to provide targeted support to first- and second-year teachers;• Working with Home Office leadership on system-wide instructional initiatives;• Directing campus’ EB and dyslexia programs to ensure the academic success of these students and maintain compliance with state and federal law;• Coordinating and directing testing for special populations, including MAP and R-CBM benchmarks, Language Assessment System (LAS) and TELPAS, and dyslexia screenings throughout the year;• Overseeing the EB compliance work completed by a campus clerk, registrar, or office coordinator;• Ensuring that EB and dyslexic students receive all appropriate accommodations on high-stakes testing, including STAAR and Common Assessments, and assist in applying for accommodations for dyslexic students taking College Board exams;• Providing one-on-one or small group literacy instruction to dyslexic students needing Level-2 services• Providing one-on-one or small group interventions in spoken English (beginning EBs), writing or handwriting, or additional time in intervention;• Assisting in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during beginning of year, as well as selecting professional development days throughout the school year;• Providing leadership in identifying and acquiring appropriate teaching materials, textbooks, and equipment;• Teaching a recommended number of two periods of reading intervention per day or serve as a Dean of Instruction for a recommended number of four Reading Intervention teachers Show less