Plano ISD

• Supported general and special education students in history, economy, and government classes.
• Taught socially acceptable behavior with behavior modification and positive reinforcement. 
• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students. 
• Maintained accurate and complete student records required by law. 
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.

Special Education Teacher

Frisco ISD

• Planned technology-based and in-person learning programs across a district of 7,000 employees. 
• Lead in-person and digital professional development on various topics to groups as large as 150 people.
• Averaged 9.7/10 in the overall effectiveness from participants in the last 17 trainings.  
• Designed course materials for program role-outs, social-emotional learning, and academic interventions. 
• Developed assessments to evaluate course effectiveness.

Learning and Professional Development Specialist

• Only staff member to co-chair the district-wide Special Education Collaborative twice.
• Had an 87% retention rate in our department over 4 years.  
• Oversaw the implementation of a new data tracking system, LMS, and software for 90+ staff members. 
• Coached 90+ teachers to improve practices through professional development.
• Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated 30 staff members over 4 years. 
• Established and oversaw various programs across a campus with 1,000 students and 70 teachers.

Special Education Department Lead

• Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among 
students.
• Taught socially acceptable behavior with behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students.
• Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on children and activities, as required by law.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.

Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Worked in various capacities in the restaurant industry including front-of-house manager, bartender, and server. Helped open 3 restaurants in California and Texas.

Various Restaurant Experience

Strengths > weaknesses. 

I have worked with a diverse population of children and adults for over a decade helping them, and myself, reach new heights.

I am open to discuss my personal and professional experience supporting people in all capacities; anytime, anywhere!

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