As an award-nominated elementary educator with over 15 years in Miami-Dade Public Schools, I specialize in building strong reading foundations through personalized, engaging instruction. I hold a Master of Education in Reading (Elementary emphasis) from Grand Canyon University, giving me deep expertise in phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and interventions for struggling readers. I also earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, which strengthened my skills in data...
As an award-nominated elementary educator with over 15 years in Miami-Dade Public Schools, I specialize in building strong reading foundations through personalized, engaging instruction. I hold a Master of Education in Reading (Elementary emphasis) from Grand Canyon University, giving me deep expertise in phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and interventions for struggling readers. I also earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, which strengthened my skills in data analysis, differentiated curriculum design, and program leadership. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (summer 2026 graduation, 3.82 GPA), I use culturally responsive methods to support multilingual learners in literacy.
Since 2006, I've taught and provided targeted interventions for ages 5-12 in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one settings, serving as both a general teacher and interventionist. My customized programs achieved a 98% student advancement rate through progress monitoring, evidence-based strategies, and tech integration to enhance literacy skills. I've led focused reading sessions on decoding and comprehension, while partnering closely with parents via updates and engagement. In current part-time roles at Big Ideas Educational Services (lead teacher/curriculum support since 2023) and YMCA Greater Miami (teacher/mentor since 2024), I develop reading materials and guide after-school learners. Earlier, as City Year Program Manager (2012-2013), I supervised intervention teams and trained staff in best practices.
My tutoring emphasizes trust, inclusion, and motivation in a supportive space. I adapt each session to the student's needs and style, combining hands-on activities, interactive tools, and data-driven tweaks for real growth. As 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year at Comstock Elementary and a former Role Models Mentor/Site Director, I'm dedicated to helping students become confident, lifelong readers. I enjoy collaborating with families to celebrate every milestone.
