Educational professional with strong background in teaching and curriculum development. Proven ability to create interactive and inclusive learning experiences that promote student growth. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic educational settings.
Work History
Elementary Teacher
10 Months
Sunnyvale Christian School | 08.2019 - 06.2020
Planned and delivered high-quality lessons across core courses for grade 4 students.
Applied diverse instructional strategies to deliver equitable, high-quality learning opportunities for all students.
Assessed student learning after each unit to maintain instructional continuity and guide next steps.
Collaborated with elementary school teachers’ team to compile formative assessment data aligned to student learning needs.
Developed and maintained positive, effective relationships with parents and guardians through scheduled individual meetings, written communication, and phone calls to support student needs.
Spanish Teacher
3 Years 9 Months
BPS – Urban Science Academy | 09.2011 - 06.2015
Developed and delivered high-quality language lessons across all Spanish levels for grades 9–12.
Provided Spanish interpretation and translated school documents to support Spanish-speaking families.
Implemented instructional strategies promoting equity and inclusion, ensuring all students had access to language learning opportunities
Participated and actively collaborated in ILT (Instructional Learning Team), to evaluate and support teacher/student work to improve school’s performance
Delivered family technology instruction in English and Spanish to enable technology use at home.
Cultivated effective communication channels with students’ families, enhancing support for student learning and engagement
Teacher Resident
9 Months
BTR – Rafael Hernandez School K-8 | 09.2010 - 06.2011
Planned and delivered mathematics lessons for grades 6-8.
Implemented BPS curricular initiatives incorporating hands-on investigations to support active student participation and engagement.
Planned high-quality lessons and assessed student learning following each unit to support instructional continuity.
Collaborated with middle school teachers to gather and analyze formative assessment data, informing instructional adjustments.
Analyzed data using the Cycle of Inquiry to inform future practice.
Translated for Spanish speaking parents resulting in stronger parent-school communication.
Program Assistant
2 Years 9 Months
MIT Entrepreneurship Center | 09.2007 - 06.2010
Supported program manager in daily operations and manager director with database entries
Created visually appealing course brochures for marketing and schedules
Supported program manager in managing CEO Reception by handling RSVP database and generating attendance reports
Drafted and edited content for clarity and accuracy Annual Report
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
1 Year 2 Months
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary | 07.2006 - 09.2007
Supported director of admissions by reviewing applications, updating applicant information in database, and communicating application status to candidates
Organized and filed confidential applicant information, ensuring easy access and compliance with privacy standards
Assisted current and prospective students with inquiries in English and Spanish.
Development Coordinator/Interpreter and Translator
1 Year 8 Months
ALPHA Immigration Agency | 01.2006 - 09.2007
Coordinated fundraising projects and strategies to enhance community engagement
Collaborated with team members to manage event calendar and track project benchmarks
Reached out to potential sponsors to explore public relations partnerships
Contacted potential sponsors about public relation opportunities
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | 07-2011
Boston Teacher Residency - Boston Public Schools
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | 06-2010
Diploma - Urban Ministry
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | Boston, MA | 06-2007
Skills
Lesson planning
Curriculum development
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Parent-teacher communication
Parent engagement
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Certification
-National STEM Teacher Certification (NISE) - July 2020
-Foreign Language - Spanish (Level 5-12) - November 2011
-Mathematics (Level 5-8) - August 2011
-Moderate Disabilities (Level 5-12) - August 2011
-Sheltered English Instruction Training Categories 1-4 - August 2011
-MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills – Reading & Writing - December 2010
-MTEL Foundations of Reading - September 2010
Languages
Fluent in Spanish – Native Speaker (Spain)
Proficient in Portuguese
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Sunnyvale Christian School
08.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Spanish Teacher
BPS – Urban Science Academy
09.2011 - 06.2015Read More
Teacher Resident
BTR – Rafael Hernandez School K-8
09.2010 - 06.2011Read More
Program Assistant
MIT Entrepreneurship Center
09.2007 - 06.2010Read More
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
07.2006 - 09.2007Read More
Development Coordinator/Interpreter and Translator