Professional Positions

Teacher on Special Assignment | Division of Learning Services

Thompson School District - Loveland, CO | August 2024 - Present

Thompson School District is one of Northern Colorado's largest and most diverse public school districts, serving approximately 15,000 students across multiple communities, including Loveland, Berthoud, and parts of Fort Collins and Johnstown. The district operates over 30 schools, ranging from elementary to high school, as well as charter and alternative education options, all committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 education. With a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion, the district offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education, and personalized learning initiatives. Thompson School District is recognized for its robust community engagement, strategic investments in facilities, and a continuous focus on improving student outcomes through innovative educational practices.

• Designed and implemented district-wide initiatives to improve instructional practices and address student achievement gaps, directly supporting over 15,000 students across diverse communities.

• Partnered with school leadership and educators to create and deliver professional development programs that enhanced instructional effectiveness and fostered student engagement.

• Conducted data-driven analyses and assessments to identify patterns in student outcomes, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve educational practices and overall student performance.

Adjunct Instructor - School of Education and Human Development

University of Colorado Denver - Denver, CO | August 2025 - Present

Areas of emphasis in include the Educational Foundations (EDUC), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE), and Leadership in Educational Organizations (LEO).

• Design and teach undergraduate-level courses that foster critical reflection and application of theory to practice for pre-service educators.

• Create inclusive and scaffolded learning experiences that leverage students’ cultural and professional backgrounds to deepen engagement and cross-contextual understanding.

• Provide constructive, personalized feedback and mentorship that supports students’ academic growth, professional development, and leadership identity formation.

Teaching Assistant - School of Education and Human Development

University of Colorado Denver - Denver, CO | January 2024 - Dec. 2025

Areas of emphasis include the Educational Foundations (EDUC), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE), and Leadership in Educational Organizations (LEO).

• Develops multi-tired and scaffolded material for college level students in collaboration with the instructor of record.

• Provides timely and structured feedback for students that is engaging and promotes their academic and professional development as it pertains to their scholarly/career interests.

• Engages and leverages the cultural capital that students bring to coursework to heighten the cross-empathetic understanding of stakeholders across the system.

Associate Director of Bands | Performing Arts Department - Fort Collins High School

Poudre School District - Fort Collins, CO | August 2021 - July 2024

Fort Collins High School is a 5A, 9-12 comprehensive high school with an enrollment of just over 2,000 students. The Performing Arts Department (Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theatre) is the largest in the district, and one of the largest in the state, with a cross-departmental enrollment of 800 students. All areas are highly acclaimed in the state and throughout the country achieving marks and awards at peak levels for each specialization. The department also features the largest and most diverse selection of music curricula in the locale with multiple opportunities for access and participation.

• Collaborated and promoted a culture of inclusion and innovation among colleagues in the creation of new music course offerings, redesigning current curriculum, and seeking out professional development.

• Aided in the high-level of achievement of students both in individual and ensemble representation at state-level festivals, competitions, and college auditions. Since appointment, new levels of accolades and performance achievement have been achieved at state festivals.

• Leads and collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders across various levels of building and district systems to improve systemic processes and revise current protocols through committee participation and leadership.

Executive Leadership Research Project Assistant – Backlash in Educational Leadership

University of Colorado Denver | Feb. 2025 – May 2025

• Conducted qualitative data analysis on national trends and case studies examining political and social backlash toward educational leaders advocating for equity and inclusion.

• Synthesized academic literature and policy documents to support the development of a conceptual framework on leadership vulnerability, public perception, and systemic resistance.

• Collaborated with lead researchers to prepare research findings for conference presentations and publication, contributing to framing implications for policy and practice in K-12 leadership.

Pathways2Teaching Research Project Assistant

Team Lead: Dr. Paula Gallegos | University of Colorado Denver - Denver, CO | January 2024 - Present

• Qualitative data analyst around student surveys and transcripts regarding students’ perceptions of school and community engagement related to the Pathways2Teaching curriculum and course involvement.

• Centers the narratives and experiences of Latine (Latino/a) and Black students in the Denver Metro area who have participated in Pathways2Teaching programs who have been historically underserved in school-community partnerships.

• Co-writer and collaborator on the selection and development of an academic paper for submission to various educational research journals and academic conferences.