2011-2012
Long term substitute teacher at Alamo Heights ISD, teaching junior AP English
2010
Judge for Valero Open PGA Tour essay contest “Operation Literacy.” Curriculum consultant for Northside ISD night school program. Summer: Staff development facilitator for Northside ISD Language Arts teacher workshop
2009
Selected as Outstanding Member of Delta Kappa Gamma professional teacher’s sorority
2008 – Present
Private tutoring of students ages 6 — adult
2008-2009
Language Arts TAKS tutor for Zachry and Pat Neff Middle Schools, Northside ISD, San Antonio, Texas. (I worked with English and Reading staffs to develop individualized growth plans for students in preparation for TAKS test). Students achieved measurable success.
2007
Retired from teaching in 2007 after 30 years experience
2006-2007
Helped Communications Arts HS achieve rating among the Top 100 High Schools in the U.S., Newsweek Magazine (Rating based on students’ record in Advanced Placement tests). Interviewed about school’s success by KSAT NEWS, 2007.
2005-2006
Educator of the Year, Communications Arts High School, Northside ISD
2005
Lifetime Diamond Trainer status and Certification by Abydos Learning International
2004
Nominated, Texas Exes Award for Outstanding High School Teachers
2001-2006
Faculty Consultant for Educational Testing Service; grader for AP English Essay Tests
1998-2007
Communications Arts High School English Department Coordinator & Advanced Placement English III teacher. Activities: AP Program Growth & Development, English honors Society, Mentor Teacher to new staff
1995-1998
Jordan Middle School English Department Coordinator & English 7&8 teacher, UIL sponsor, ESL Certification
1992-1995
Samuel Clemens high School, SCUC ISD English Department Coordinator. Taught all levels English I-IV; coached Academic Decathlon & Literary Criticism, Director of Computer Writing Lab, AP program introduction & development, Student Teacher supervision
1990-1992
Judson High School, Judson ISD. English I, Honors & Regular teacher (UIL Literary Coach, Student Teacher supervision)
1990
Trinity University Distinguished Educator, Kirby Junior High School, Judson ISD
1989 – 2007
Conducted writing institutes (staff development) for Judson ISD, Schertz-Cibolo ISD, Eagle Pass ISD and Northside ISD under auspices of Abydos Learning International (formerly NJWPT). Status as trainer is current
1987-1990
Kirby Junior High English 7 & 8 Honors & Regular and Texas History teacher (UIL Literary Coach, Presenter, South Texas Middle School Association, Judson ISD)
1982-1984
Devine High School English I-III and American History teacher (UIL Literary Coach [state champions]; District Presenter for teacher exit exam, community education writing teacher, student teacher supervision). Devine ISD, Devine, TX.
1980-87
Devine High School English I-III and American History teacher (English Department Coordinator)
1977-1980
Munday High School State compensatory English teacher and Grades 9-12 (remediation and “at risk” student program director). Munday, TX ISD