Experienced cosmetology educator with more than a decade of experience in cosmetology education and career preparation. Dedicated to developing students’ technical skills, professional behaviors, safety practices, and industry knowledge through a combination of classroom theory, demonstrations, hands-on laboratory instruction, and practical application.

Currently serving as a Cosmetology Instructor at West Orange-Stark High School through the Lamar State College Orange Dual Credit Cosmetology Program. Experienced in developing cosmetology programs, curriculum, instructional materials, practical assessments, and career-readiness activities aligned with Texas cosmetology education and professional expectations.

• Cosmetology Education
• Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Haircoloring
• Haircutting
• Chemical Texture Services
• Nail Care
• Nail Enhancements
• Salon Safety
• Sanitation and Disinfection
• Client Consultation
• Professional Development
• Career and Technical Education
• Curriculum Development
• Practical Skills Assessment
• Student Career Preparation
• TDLR/PSI Examination Preparation
• Dual Credit Education

• Texas cosmetology regulations and licensing requirements
• TDLR rules and regulations
• PSI examination preparation
• Milady cosmetology curriculum
• Cosmetology instructional strategies
• Career and technical education
• Dual-credit instruction
• Classroom management
• Practical skills assessment
• Salon safety and sanitation
• Student career readiness

Experienced in developing and implementing instruction that combines:

• Theory-based learning
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on laboratory practice
• Mannequin practice
• Practical skills assessments
• Written examinations
• Vocabulary development
• Professionalism activities
• Client-service simulations
• Career-readiness activities
• Licensing examination preparation

Curriculum development and instruction are supported by Milady cosmetology curriculum, applicable Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements, and college program expectations.

West Orange-Stark High School / Lamar State College Orange Dual Credit Program

2026–Present

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in cosmetology.
• Teach students through theory, demonstration, hands-on practice, and practical assessment.
• Support students participating in a dual-credit college cosmetology pathway.
• Prepare students for continued development toward Texas cosmetology licensure.
• Integrate professional salon practices, safety, sanitation, client communication, and career readiness.
• Develop instructional materials, assessments, classroom procedures, and practical skills activities.
• Incorporate Milady cosmetology curriculum and applicable Texas cosmetology requirements into instruction.
• Support students in preparation for written and practical examinations.