"I want to have a positive impact on learners at the Elementary, Middle or High School levels. My goal is to use the strategies and philosophies I have learned working in the classroom, as a Credentialed Teacher, to encourage and connect learners to the importance of building knowledge and being career ready.

The key to connecting with learners is respect, this is true for all ages. The focus of learning should be subject matter driven and not derailed by personality conflicts. Maintaining mutual respect and a positive learning environment fosters connectivity between learner and teacher, as well as the attainment of learning objectives.

Resourceful problem solver with meticulous attention to details.

Self-motivated, honest, friendly, with reliable performance to specific objectives.

Enjoys the ability to build and maintain rapport with administration, staff, parents, and students.

My career as an educator includes a wide variety of subjects and hundreds of different classrooms. I retired from teaching last year after teaching for both Central Unified and Fresno Unified for more than two decades." less...