I design and build online learning systems, including AI tutors, interactive web applications,
and custom LMS courses, that prepare professionals for certification and career success. With
20+ years developing educational resources, training programs and scenario-based learning, I
combine deep instructional expertise with hands-on development of scalable digital tools.
Currently focused on AI-powered projects for professional preparation and skill development.
For over 20 years, I have developed professional preparation programs and training systems.
Today, I combine that instructional expertise with hands-on development of AI-powered tutors, interactive web applications, and custom LMS
courses that prepare professionals for certification, licensure, and career
advancement.
I have designed Online Professional Learning Communities and custom courses using Canvas, Moodle, and LearnDash, and created interactive modules
using Adobe Captivate, Storyline 360, H5P, and custom web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
PHP). My educational systems and online learning solutions have been adopted by universities and
professional training institutions.
My background includes extensive work preparing pre-service and in-service educators for state
certification exams and professional practice. As a consultant, I continue to support
institutions with instructional design and professional development programs. This deep
experience of bridging theory and real-world application informs everything I build.
Currently, I am building AI-powered learning systems that
leverage frontier LLMs through custom API integrations. My projects combine retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with domain-specific
embeddings, structured JSON outputs for dynamic content generation, and multi-model
architectures that select the optimal model for each use case. These code-driven systems deliver
intelligent, scenario-based practice experiences that adapt to learner performance in real time.
My doctoral research in Instructional Technology focuses on applying generative AI to enhance
professional skill acquisition.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my family and spending
time with my two sons playing LEGO, board games, and creating digital projects together.
▸Design and
develop web-based applications for
language learning and teacher preparation
▸Build AI-integrated virtual tutors using Frontier
Models, RAG, and custom knowledge bases
▸Create
interactive practice systems for bilingual
teacher certification (BTLPT)
▸Design and
deliver online professional
development with companion web applications
Remote
Learning Management System Specialist
Britannica Education
April 2025 – September 2025
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Designed instructional content and created interactive learning experiences using
HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript
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Developed and maintained LMS-based courses and learning modules
Remote
Professional Development Consultant
Intercultural Development Research Association
(IDRA)
2022 – September 2024
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Design and deliver tailored professional development sessions focused on best
practices for supporting emergent bilingual learners
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Expertise in language acquisition, sheltered instruction methodologies, and
culturally responsive teaching practices
Visiting Assistant Professor
Texas Woman's University
2015 – 2023
Designed and delivered the following courses:
▸ Teaching Content Areas in Bilingual Classrooms
▸ Foundations of Bilingual Education
▸ Second Language Assessment & Monitoring
▸ Teaching Reading & Language Arts
Portfolio
Web applications, AI systems, and interactive learning tools I've designed and built.
Verónica AI Assistant
Custom AI chatbot for bilingual and ESL teacher education. Multilingual support (English,
Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese) with context-aware responses.
AI-Guided Professional Development: A
Vygotskian Approach for Teachers in Multilingual Classrooms
co-authored with Dr. Uvaldina Janecek and published in Harnessing AI's
Potential to Support Student Success and Teaching Excellence (IGI Global, 2025). This
chapter presents a practical model for using AI to support bilingual and ESL educators by
applying Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development and addressing real classroom challenges.
Navigating the Bilingual Education Supplemental
(164)
This preparation guide is essential for the Bilingual Education Supplemental exam. Covering
foundational theories of bilingualism, language acquisition, literacy, and instructional
strategies, it equips candidates with key concepts and strategies. The book includes a full
practice exam with 81 questions and access to additional online assessments with 99
questions, providing detailed feedback for thorough understanding.
Conociendo el BTLPT y cómo prepararte para tener
éxito
Segunda Edición
An indispensable resource for educators aiming to pass the Bilingual Target Language
Proficiency Test (BTLPT) in Texas. The book details what will be assessed and offers
specific strategies and practical information, including vocabulary lists and model examples
for each exam area. Includes online practice modules.
Instructional Technology (Second Language
Instruction)
American College of Education (Indianapolis, IN).
My dissertation research investigates the use of generative AI to enhance language
acquisition and development. Coursework emphasizes digital teaching, assessment
techniques, and emerging educational technologies.
2010
M.S. in Computer Education
University of North Texas
Specialization in Cognitive Systems and
Instructional Technology.
1996
B.A. in Education
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Focused on Social Sciences and
Pedagogical Methodology (Venezuela).
Let's Connect
Interested in collaborating on EdTech projects, instructional design work, or AI-powered learning
systems? I'd love to hear from you.
