Professional Vita

Education/Certifications

M.Ed.                                      Educational Administration, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, 2009

BS                                            Interdisciplinary Studies, (4-8) Mathematics, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, 2005

AA                                           Interdisciplinary Studies, Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas, 2003

AGS                                         General Studies, Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas, 2001

Superintendent Certificate    Lamar University (In Progress)

Principal Certificate               EC-12, Texas

Teaching Certificate               EC-6, Texas

                                                4-8 Mathematics, Texas

                                                8-12 Mathematics, Texas

Administrative and Leadership Experiences

Director of Programs and College Readiness, Copperas Cove Independent School District,

Copperas Cove, Texas, March 2010 – Present

·       Directed gifted, advanced placement, dual credit and college readiness services to meet student’s needs

·       Planned, implemented and evaluated instructional programs with teachers and principals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies and assessment techniques

·       Worked with appropriate staff to develop, revise and maintain curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis

·       Involved instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet students learning needs

·       Secured and provided effective staff professional development activities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes and input form involved constituents

·       Administered a portion of the curriculum and instruction budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently

Assistant Principal, Copperas Cove High School,

Copperas Cove, TX, July 2009 – March 2010

·       Assisted the principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations at the campus level

·       Participated in the development and evaluation of educational programs, specifically advanced courses

·       Encouraged and supported the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate

·       Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences with staff; served as primary appraiser in the Professional Development Appraisal System

·       Promoted a positive, caring climate for learning

·       Handled student discipline referrals, managed student behavior, and administered discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook and Individual Education Plans

Campus Instructional Coordinator, Copperas Cove High School,

Copperas Cove, TX, July 2008 – July 2009

·       Facilitated the evaluation of programs to ensure teachers implemented research-based practices

·       Trained teachers on the characteristics of effective and efficient classroom environments and provided focus on content and learning strategies embedded in the programs being implemented

·       Co-taught with and/or demonstrated lessons for teachers to model best instructional practices and ensure the fidelity of specific program implementation and intervention support

·       Observed teachers teaching and gave immediate feedback and support for instructional adjustments

·       Analyzed assessment data and assisted district curriculum leaders, principals and teachers with planning professional development to meet the needs of teachers at the assigned campus

·       Served as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students, including English language learners, students enrolled in special education and students with unique/diverse learning needs

Curriculum and Instruction Experience

Director of Programs and College Readiness, Copperas Cove Independent School District,

Copperas Cove, Texas, March 2010 – Present

·       Implemented and monitor,ed district-wide, the Dana Center model of Classroom Walkthrough for Continuous Improvement

·       Created a new Gifted and Talented handbook

·       Facilitated the development of a Year at a Glance curriculum document that provides the framework for the units of study in the district’s K-5 GT program

·       Facilitated the complete overhaul of all of the district’s curriculum benchmarks to better align with the STAAR blueprints

·       Providing support and curriculum framework to the athletic department as they work to horizontally and vertically align the physical education curriculum.

·       Creating a curriculum document that will map out four grade levels of mathematical instruction in three years seat time. This document will be used to address the advanced mathematics at the junior high level

Teaching Experience

High School Mathematics Teacher, Copperas Cove High School,

Copperas Cove, TX, July 2006 – July 2008

·       Pioneered the first double-block geometry class. This intervention provided twice the class time for students that failed to meet the state standard on TAKS. 100% of students demonstrated improvements on TAKS at the end of the year.

·       Mentored new teachers

Junior High Mathematics Teacher, S.C. Lee Junior High School,

Copperas Cove, TX, July 2005 – July 2006

·       Taught advanced, regular and inclusion classes

·       Designed learner-centered lessons to best serve the multiple intelligences and learning styles of my students

Coaching Experience

Teacher/Coach, Copperas Cove ISD,

Copperas Cove, TX, July 2005 – July 2008

·       Designed weekly lesson plans that accommodated for my coaching absences so to benefit the students in my classes the most

·       Responsible for scheduling practices, creating practice schedules, transportation, and meals for student athletes

·       Facilitated academic study groups for student athletes with greater than 90% maintaining University Interscholastic League eligibility to play

·       Coached multiple sports (football, basketball, tennis, baseball and track)

Grants

September 2011                     Proposed and was awarded a $945,000, three year, Department of Defense Educational Activity grant for CCISD seeking to improve student achievement in mathematics, language arts and science as well as improve services made available to the military transitioning students.

Professional Development

January 2012                          District endorsement SpringBoard Train the Trainer: Math Quick Start Initial Institute and Advanced Workshop, CollegeBoard

June 2011                               Classroom Walkthrough for Continuous Improvement, Charles A. Dana Center, the University of Texas at Austin

May 2011                                Level 1 Curriculum Management Audit Training, Texas Association of School Administrators

Professional Affiliations

Texas Association of the Gifted and Talented, 2010 – present

Association of Texas Professional Educator, 2005 – present

Honors

2010                Mathematics Teacher Mentor, Texas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching

2005                Graduated Summa cum Laude, Tarleton State University

2005                Member of Alpha Chi, national collegiate honor society

2003                Graduated with Honors, Central Texas College

2003                Member of Phi Theta Kappa, two year college national honor society

References

References will be included on the following page, if requested.