I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Houston-Downtown; graduating with honors in both degrees, while serving in multiple leadership roles with the National Society of Leadership and Success, honor society, during the matriculation of my undergraduate and graduate studies. I was also elected as a University of Houston-Downtown Graduate Student Ambassador for my graduating class.

I am the first male in my family to earn a Bachelor’s Degree, the only male in my family to earn a Master’s Degree, and I have aspirations to go to law school for a Juris Doctors Degree. I am a lifelong learner with a passion for humanitarian services and community uplift.

My teaching style is rooted in building meaningful relationships with students, providing safe spaces for children to make mistakes and learn from, holding each student accountable for their behavior and limiting the behavioral distractions to foster academic success of themselves and others. 

I have experience teaching third grade math, science, reading, writing, and social studies. Being a registered volunteer and student mentor is what motivated me to become an educator. My desire was to replicate the impact I made in the life of my mentee, in an effort to have the same influence(s) in the lives of multiple kids at one time. My past work experiences include nonprofit management, healthcare, accounting, and human resources.

CERTIFICATIONS:
06/2024; Texas House Bill 3 Reading Academies.
11/2021; Texas Education Agency Authorized Provider of School Board Trustee Trainer.
07/2013; 154 English as a Second Language/Supplemental.
05/2013; 160 Pedagogy Early Childhood through 12th Grade. 
04/2013; 191 Generalist Early Childhood through 6th Grade.

EDUCATION:
05/2019; Master of Arts, Nonprofit Management.
03/2013 Alternative Certification for Teachers-Houston.
05/2011; Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies.

COLLEGES:
University of Houston-Downtown; Houston, Texas.
Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View, Texas.
Valley State University; Valley City, North Dakota.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Hastings High School; Alief, Texas

ORGANIZATIONS:
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated of Houston.
WLD Johnson Foundation, 501(c)(3).
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.
National Society of Leadership and Success, Honor Society.
Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society.

AWARDS:
11/2019; Founders Award, Nu Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
05/2019; Ambassador of Graduate Students, University of Houston-Downtown, Admissions Department.
03/2018; Order of Sigma Award, National Society of Leadership and Success.
12/2017; Excellence in Service to Students Award, National Society of Leadership and Success.
08/2017; Order of Sigma Award, National Society of Leadership and Success.
12/2016; National Engaged Leadership Award, National Society of Leadership and Success.
11/2015; Basileus Award, Nu Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
05/2015; Guiding Star Award, Harris County Department of Education.

LEADERSHIP ROLES:
05/2024; Vice President, WLD Johnson Foundation.
06/2023; Sergent at Arms, National Panhellenic Counsel-Houston.
05/2022; Secretary, WLD Johnson Foundation.
02/2019; Student Lobbyist, University of Houston-Downtown.
05/2018; Graduate Chapter Liaison, National Society of Leadership and Success.
05/2017; President, National Society of Leadership and Success.
05/2016; Vice President, National Society of Leadership and Success.
11/2014; Assistant Keeper of Records and Seal, Nu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Inc.
08/2013; Technology Team Leader, Alief ISD.
08/2013; Science Team Leader, Alief ISD.
12/2011; Adopt A Family Committee Chairman, Nu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Inc.