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Resume

Highlights â€‹

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Qualifications
 

  • Thirty-six years of rewarding and successful teaching experience

  • Personal and professional commitment to the welfare of students

  • National Geographic Teacher Consultant 

  • Academic Dean of Social Studies for Roosevelt High School Cluster (2002-20014)

  • Strong academic record and commitment to ongoing professional development

  • Strong leadership skills; able to direct and make decisions

  • Organizing and presenting continuing education workshops for teachers

  • Multicultural approach to teaching social studies

  • Excellent communication skills

  • College Board trained: Pre-AP World Geography, AP Human Geography, AP U.S. History

  • AVID trained

  • SIOP trained

  • 2009 Trinity Education Award

  • 2012 NEISD TR campus Teacher of the Year

Work​

Experience​
 

Northeast Independent School District
August, 2014 – present: Ronald Reagan High School
Social studies teacher with teaching responsibilities centering on AP Human Geography and Honors World Geography curriculum. Active member of NEISD Professional Learning communities, leading and attending 200+ hours of professional development.
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August, 1999 – 2014: Theodore Roosevelt High School
Served as social studies teacher and Social Studies Dean of Instruction for Roosevelt HS Cluster- aligning TEKS-aligned instruction for grades 9 – 12, creating data-driven assessments, and acting as a liaison between teachers and administrators. Teaching responsibilities center on Pre AP World Geography curriculum.

 

 

San Antonio Independent School District
August, 1997 – May, 1999: Sam Houston High School Recruited to teach in the honors program of the Communication Arts Magnet School, leading and mentoring a group of 100 academically gifted students. Developed Expeditionary Learning curriculum and set up small group student programs.
 
October, 1988 – May, 1997: Davis Middle School
Primary teaching responsibility was teaching sixth grade social studies. I served as department chairperson from August 1989 through May 1992. I was then chosen by my principal as teaming coordinator for the sixth grade, leading a group of eighteen teachers.

 

 

Hempstead Independent School District
September, 1985 – May, 1988: Hempstead Middle School Teaching assignments focused on sixth grade social studies. I taught students from diverse economic backgrounds,  sharpened my classroom management skills, and learned to communicate effectively with parents and peers. Two years as a grade level leader increased my leadership skills.
Education
Texas Tech University
B.A. in Political Science. December, 1983 Graduated Cum Laude.
Texas Teaching Certificate. May, 1984
Teaching Fields: Government and Psychology
 
Texas A&M University
Texas Teaching Certificate. January, 1985
Teaching Field: Social Studies Composite
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