Education

Masters in Educational Administration (Conferred May, 2001)

1998 - Present Arizona State University West Phoenix, Arizona

ESL Provisional Endorsement

1998 Arizona State University West Phoenix, Arizona

6 credits in CLIP Reading Program

1997 - 1998 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona

B.S. Special Education (LD & ED)/ Minor: Humanities

1993 - 1997 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona

Leadership Experience

Administrative Intern

January-June, 2000 Cordova Primary School Phoenix, Arizona

• Developed school wide Social Skills program
• Experienced informal and formal evaluations of staff
• Evaluated and analyzed Social Skills program
• Developed and helped implement Mentorship Program
• Participated in giving disciplinary measures to students

Work Experience

Primary Special Educator

1997 - Present Cordova Primary School Phoenix, Arizona

• Facilitated meetings with administration, staff, and parents
• Participated actively in community outreach programs
• Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans
• Collaboratively instructed in 2^nd and 3^rd grade classrooms
• Communicated with staff and parents on student strengths, areas of needed refinement, and behavior

Director of CAMP COX

June-July, 1999 Cox Communications, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona

• Developed partnership with outside agency
• Selected 25 students for the four week program
• Taught social skills curriculum

Mental Health Specialist and Educational Assistant

1994-1995 Pinecrest Mental Hospital Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho

• Directed group meetings
• Supported discipline modification techniques
• Taught academic based lessons
• Maintained progress notes on patients
• Monitored patients’ vital signs

Grants and Recognition

• Honorable Mention for ASA Golden Bell Award (1999-2000)
• Staff member of the month for December, 1999
• Two time winner of Alhambra Mini-grant
• Two time winner of Wells Fargo Classroom Enhancement Grant
• Two time winner of Alhambra’s Superintendent Computer Program

Professional Memberships

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Selected member of Alhambra’s Math Textbook Adoption Committee (1998-99)
• Dean’s List Publications
• Selected researcher for Upward Foundation (1995-96)

Community Activities

• Presenter at Cordova Middle School’s "Millennium Madness"
• Sponsor of Jr. High (Boys 2 Men) program
• Jr. High Boys and Girls Basketball Coach
• Co-organizer of Second Grade Parent Interaction Day
• Volunteer at Cox Communications, Inc.

References

Available upon request

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