Focused education professional with master's degrees in curriculum and administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mentor
Cypress School District
08.2009 - Current
Oversaw the application and payment process for mentors and candidates.
Scheduled substitute teachers for mentors and candidates.
Attended monthly Lead Mentor meetings at OCDE.
Interviewed potential new mentors for open positions.
Met monthly with group of up to 22 individuals to oversee Induction activities.
Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions
Interim Principal
Cypress School District
12.2022 - 03.2023
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
BTSA Support Provider/Mentor
Cypress School District
08.2002 - Current
Mentored dozens of new teachers through the BTSA/Induction process.
Attended monthly cohort meetings.
Helped to train a new Lead Mentor.
Teacher
Cypress School District
08.1998 - Current
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal; Studies: Human Child Development
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.1997
Skills
Group and Individual Instruction
Curriculum Standards
Parent Meetings
Student Performance Data
Mentoring
Team Collaboration
Curriculum Development
Verbal and Written Communication
Lesson Planning
Judgment and Decision-Making
Interpersonal Strengths
Classroom Management
Observe Teachers
Emergency Preparedness
Timeline
Interim Principal
Cypress School District
12.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Mentor
Cypress School District
08.2009 - Current
BTSA Support Provider/Mentor
Cypress School District
08.2002 - Current
Teacher
Cypress School District
08.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Education: Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal; Studies: Human Child Development