History Instructor,
08/2010 to
Present
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology –
Socorro,
NM
Prepare and deliver lectures, initiate and facilitate classroom discussions, evaluate and adapt course materials and textbooks. Responsible for creating all syllabi, group work, essay assignments and examinations, as well as maintain student grades, all required records and hold regularly scheduled office hours to advise and address students academic concerns. My most popular courses include American History to 1865, American History 1865-20th Century, American Culture & Leisure Ethics, The Presidents: Washington-FDR, Crimes, Hate & Insanity, Western Civilization, and War and Society in America.
Elementary Teacher,
08/2006 to
12/2008
Archdiocese of Santa Fe –
Albuquerque,
NM
Instruct and asses age appropriate learning activities aimed at promoting academic, emotional and social development. Collaborate with other teachers, and administration in the creation and revision of academic policies and adapt personal teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. Maintain accurate records and enforce rules and school policies.
GeoTech Intern,
01/2004 to
07/2006
United States Army Corp. of Engineers –
Albuquerque,
NM
Responsible for gathering, preparing and inputting geological maps, photos and records into our computer system to be analyzed. Available to help collect surface and water movement data at various onsite locations and responsible for smaller, day to day administrative duties.
Children's Case Manager,
06/2003 to
01/2005
Socorro Mental Health –
Socorro,
NM
Conducted individual and familial interviews, reviewed health, academic and court records, and responsible for conducting regular home and abuse assessments. Collaborated with local counselors, physicians, law enforcement and educators to help plan and coordinate a variety of treatments to assist in each child's specific case, in regards to substance abuse, grief, poverty, physical and sexual abuse, or mental and physical illnesses. I helped to obtain necessary community resources, such as housing, food stamps, and health insurance as well as scheduled each child for annual physical exams and school based diagnostic tests. While there, I created two long lasting programs dedicated to helping children communicate and rehabilitate through art and reading (HART: Healing through ART and BookWorms Reading Program. )
Administrative Assistant,
05/1999 to
05/2003
State Farm Insurance –
Albuquerque,
NM
Sold various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals including automobile, fire, life, property and medical. Called on policyholders to deliver and explain policy,analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries. Sought out new clients and developed clientele. Responsible for all administrative duties.
Graduate Certificate:
American History,
Dec 2014
American Military University -
St. Charles Town,
WV
Master of Arts:
Classical and Medieval History ,
Dec 2010
University of New Mexico -
Albuquerque,
NM
Graduated with Distinction ( GPA 4.0)
Thesis- Business or Pleasure:The Development of Travel in the Medieval World.
Master of Arts:
Education ,
Dec 2006
College of Santa Fe -
Santa Fe,
NM
Bachelor of Arts:
Psychology & History ,
Dec 2003
University of New Mexico -
Albuquerque,
NM
Graduated Magna cum laude (GPA 3.82)
Deans List, Honors History Program
