QUALIFICATIONS
To date I have earned two academic degrees from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Substantial is a graduate degree in educational studies where I conducted research teaching high school teens as well as professional development programs.
Additionally I have completed undergraduate studies in chemical research and performing arts.
My field experience has been enhanced by a broad range of management opportunities used to teach at both the business and academic level.
EDUCATIONMaster of Arts in
Teaching, St. Edward’s UniversityMAT Fellowship 2008, Presidential Fellowship 2010, AISD Scholarship 2007-2011
Bachelor of Arts in
Theater and Music, St. Edward’s UniversityMary Moody Northen Theater Scholarship, Cum Laude
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Work HistorySr. Claims RepresentativeProgressive Auto Insurance, 2012-2013- Managed claims processes by investigating losses and
allocating resources- Appropriated responsibilities to associates and vendors
to connect customer issues with solutions- Assisted peers and new hires in developing skills that
adhere to team expectations and goals
Volunteer High School Science TeacherAustin and Pflugerville Independent School Districts,
2008-2012- Classroom management engaging students in learning
through active learning- Facilitated lessons through presentations, conversations
and performance tasks- Implemented lessons plans by creating learning
materials and assessment tools
Research Associate, Leadership Learning ProgramGoodwill Industries of Central Texas, 2011- Quality research contracted to evaluate a newly
developed adult leadership program- Conducted observations, interviews and surveys to
analyze the statistics of lesson effectiveness- Utilized guiding research techniques to answer how well
the program facilitated learning
Training SpecialistFreebirds World Burrito, 2001-2012- Supervised and developed management teams in a
fast-paced, customer focused environment- Created training tools including mentor workbooks, employee
handbooks and manager binders- Recruited new hires, managed training teams for store
openings and special events
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Anderson High School- Tenth-Eleventh Grade Pre-AP Student Teacher (Chemistry)
- Managed classes of 30+ students, over 180 student records
- Worked with PLC to develop multiple 6 week learning plans
- Created and implemented lesson plans including learning activities and performance tasks
David Crockett High School- Tenth-Eleventh Grade Classroom Aid (Chemistry/Biology)
- Six week internship with in teaching secondary science
- Administered 10th Grade Science TAKS/STAAR preparation
- Portfolio development in nuclear chemistry
John B. Connally High School- Tenth-Eleventh Grade Classroom Aid (Chemistry)
- Six week internship in multiple classroom experiences
- Assisted teachers with grading papers and lab safety
- Development of Teacher Action Research in teaching with technology
John H. Reagan High School- Tenth-Eleventh Grade Volunteer (Chemistry)
- Student volunteer appointed to the science department
- Research in community culture and student achievement
STRENGTHS- Classroom management
- Student motivation
- Chemistry specific knowledge
- Teamwork building
- Content ties to real life
- Technology literacy
- Self motivated
- Creating rubrics
- Business management
- Background in arts and music
- Specialization in Teacher Action Research
- Research in professional development
- Research in teaching with technology
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