My life in highlights
Areas of Expertise
● Curriculum Development (7+ years)
● Educational Leadership (7+ years)
● Multimedia Content Production (7+ years)
● Curriculum Development (7+ years)
● Educational Leadership (7+ years)
● Multimedia Content Production (7+ years)
● Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
● Public Engagement (3+ years)
● Community Relations (3+ years)
● Journalism (7+ years)
● Communication Strategy
Development (3+ years)
● Crisis Communication (3+ years)
● Curriculum Development (7+ years)
● Educational Leadership (7+ years)
● Multimedia Content Production (7+ years)
● Curriculum Development (7+ years)
● Educational Leadership (7+ years)
● Multimedia Content Production (7+ years)
● Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
● Public Engagement (3+ years)
● Community Relations (3+ years)
● Journalism (7+ years)
● Communication Strategy
Development (3+ years)
● Crisis Communication (3+ years)
Professional Experience
Arizona Department of Transportation
Public Information Officer and Community Relations Manager
Dec. 2021-Present
Spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive communication strategies to effectively convey key messages and objectives. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging across various platforms and channels. Identify opportunities for storytelling and content creation to enhance brand awareness and reputation. Manage crisis communication situations with professionalism and poise, ensuring timely and transparent dissemination of information.
Peoria Unified School District
English Teacher
Aug. 2018-Dec. 2021
Delivered comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum fostering student literacy and critical thinking skills. Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and academic needs. Collaborated with fellow educators and school administration to support and promote academic excellence.
El Paso ISD
Reading & Writing Teacher
Aug. 2016 — May 2018
Facilitated engaging reading and writing lessons tailored to 7th-grade curriculum standards. Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted critical thinking and literacy skills development and participated in school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
El Paso Water
Public Relations Specialist
April 2016 — Aug. 2016
Drafted news releases, public service announcements, and briefing materials for dissemination to media outlets and the public. Created communication and marketing plans, conducted research, and produced various materials including articles, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, videos, and other content tailored to diverse audiences.
El Paso Times
Reporter
Sept. 2013 — April 2016
Conceptualized and authored stories for My East Side from September 2013 to May 2014. Developed layouts for the Las Cruces Sun-News Business section spanning from September 2013 to September 2015. Created designs for the Spanish publication El Paso y Más from September 2013 to September 2015.
PixelMark.net,
Contributing Blogger
Sept. 2015 — April 2016
Crafted engaging and informative blog posts on relevant topics. Researched and analyzed trends to generate fresh and compelling content. Collaborated with editors and fellow bloggers to maintain consistency in style and tone.
Public Information Officer and Community Relations Manager
Dec. 2021-Present
Spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive communication strategies to effectively convey key messages and objectives. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging across various platforms and channels. Identify opportunities for storytelling and content creation to enhance brand awareness and reputation. Manage crisis communication situations with professionalism and poise, ensuring timely and transparent dissemination of information.
- Orchestrated the development, execution, and supervision of multi-platform strategic communication plans throughout all stages of Major Projects’ project delivery.
- Utilized innovative outreach strategies and tactics to deliver timely and precise project information/updates, fostering opportunities for stakeholder input and engagement.
Peoria Unified School District
English Teacher
Aug. 2018-Dec. 2021
Delivered comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum fostering student literacy and critical thinking skills. Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and academic needs. Collaborated with fellow educators and school administration to support and promote academic excellence.
- Cultivated a supportive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to effective learning and student engagement.
- Fostered a passion for language learning and literacy, inspiring students to develop their communication skills and confidence in English.
El Paso ISD
Reading & Writing Teacher
Aug. 2016 — May 2018
Facilitated engaging reading and writing lessons tailored to 7th-grade curriculum standards. Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted critical thinking and literacy skills development and participated in school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Coached two students to achieve semi-finalist status in the "Do the 'Write' Thing" essay contest, with over 7,000 entries from across Texas.
- Assessed student progress through various formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support student achievement and address individual learning needs effectively.
El Paso Water
Public Relations Specialist
April 2016 — Aug. 2016
Drafted news releases, public service announcements, and briefing materials for dissemination to media outlets and the public. Created communication and marketing plans, conducted research, and produced various materials including articles, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, videos, and other content tailored to diverse audiences.
- Utilized expertise in communications to manage complex information and articulate it clearly to various stakeholders.
- Enhanced the agency's digital presence by creating engaging video content that increased audience reach and engagement.
El Paso Times
Reporter
Sept. 2013 — April 2016
Conceptualized and authored stories for My East Side from September 2013 to May 2014. Developed layouts for the Las Cruces Sun-News Business section spanning from September 2013 to September 2015. Created designs for the Spanish publication El Paso y Más from September 2013 to September 2015.
- Orchestrated a comprehensive social media strategy, resulting in increased engagement and a stronger online community for the newspaper.
- Produced dynamic visual content, contributing to a more compelling and informative news experience for readers.
PixelMark.net,
Contributing Blogger
Sept. 2015 — April 2016
Crafted engaging and informative blog posts on relevant topics. Researched and analyzed trends to generate fresh and compelling content. Collaborated with editors and fellow bloggers to maintain consistency in style and tone.
- Promoted blog posts through social media channels to expand readership and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of industry developments to ensure content remained relevant and timely.
Additional Experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English LiteratureArizona State University
Bachelor of Arts in Print JournalismArizona State University
Master of Arts in Bilingual EducationArizona State University
- Contributing Writer | VOXXI
- Washington D.C. Correspondent | Al DÍA Philadelphia
- Reporter | El Sol
- Editor / Writer | Hispanic Link News Service
- Sportswriter / Photographer | Valleysportsledger.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English LiteratureArizona State University
Bachelor of Arts in Print JournalismArizona State University
Master of Arts in Bilingual EducationArizona State University