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 language 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 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
March 2025 – October 2025
▸Administered and maintained backend operations of an industry-standard LMS, writing custom PHP, JavaScript, and CSS code to extend platform functionality and build custom features
▸Provided technical guidance to instructional designers on LMS best practices, feature optimization, and content workflow troubleshooting
▸Built accessible multimodal course content (WCAG 2.1) integrating video, audio, and interactive components using SCORM and xAPI standards
Remote
Professional Development Consultant
Intercultural Development Research Association
(IDRA)
2022 – September 2024
▸Design and deliver tailored professional development sessions focused on best practices for supporting emergent bilingual learners
▸Created and hosted web-based training resources including interactive guides and PDF documentation for educator professional development
▸Expertise in language acquisition and sheltered instruction methodologies, and culturally responsive teaching practices
Hybrid
Visiting Assistant Professor
Texas Woman's University
2016 – 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
Featured Projects
Highlights from my portfolio of AI-powered learning systems and web applications
BTLPT Preparation System
Comprehensive preparation system for the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) in Spanish, a state certification exam for bilingual teachers. Includes an online course, full-length practice exam, and custom AI evaluation engine serving 16+ universities and school districts across Texas.
AI-powered teaching assistant trained on professional development workshops and pedagogical content. Deployed in university courses to support bilingual teacher preparation and instructional coaching.
Mobile-optimized web app for the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Instant access to proficiency descriptors, strategies, scaffolds, and sentence stems.
Founded adaptive proficiency platform with dual-axis evaluation: measures both professional competence and target language proficiency through realistic scenarios. Evaluates what users can do in context, not just what they know. Multi-language support for global deployment.
Claude APITypeScriptAdaptive AssessmentMulti-language
Leonardo da Vinci Book Companion: AI Tools for Educators
Digital companion to my Spanish-language book for bilingual and ESL teachers, featuring 13 AI-powered tools: ExCEL lesson planner, etymology bridge for Latin and Greek roots, DALL-E visual generator, vocabulary builder, STAAR assessment scaffolder, parent letter generator, background knowledge builder, and more. Each tool applies the book's pedagogical framework to real classroom tasks.
AI chatbot and voice assistant built to support pre-service teachers volunteering as tutors for emergent bilingual K-12 students. The chatbot acts as a more knowledgeable other, helping tutors apply best practices in bilingual and ESL instruction during live homework sessions across a three-institution university-district partnership.
Adaptive learning platform for high-stakes academic English exams (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, TSIA2).
Uses AI-powered diagnostics and practice modules to assess exam readiness and build the language
proficiency required for college-level coursework.
Exam PrepAI-PoweredCEFR Aligned
In Development
Publications & Books
Books
Coming March 30, 2026
Cómo Leonardo da Vinci y el chicharrón me hicieron un mejor maestro
A book in Spanish for bilingual educators that uses Leonardo da Vinci as a model scientist/artist and cultural elements to teach effective strategies for emergent bilingual students. Features an AI-powered web companion with 6 interactive tools.
Conociendo el BTLPT y cómo prepararte para tener
éxito
Segunda Edición
Indispensable resource for educators preparing for the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) in Texas. Details assessment areas and offers specific strategies, vocabulary lists, and model examples. Includes online practice modules.
Navigating the Bilingual Education Supplemental
(164)
Essential preparation guide for the Bilingual Education Supplemental exam, covering foundational theories, language acquisition, literacy, and instructional strategies. Includes full practice exam with 81 questions and online assessments with 99 questions.
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.
AI Tutors as Vygotskian Mentors: Scenario-Based Learning, Adaptive Feedback, and Target-Language Development
AI in Teaching and Learning Symposium - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Presenting on how AI tutors can function as Vygotskian mentors through scenario-based learning, providing adaptive feedback that supports target-language development in professional preparation contexts.
Reimagining Multilingual Classrooms: AI, Active Learning, and Digital Storytelling
IFE Conference 2026 - Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Presented on how AI tools, active learning strategies, and digital storytelling can transform instruction in multilingual educational settings. Introduced the Praxitude AI adaptive scenario platform to an international audience.
Presentations at NABE, TABE, ALER, BRAZ-TESOL, and other national and international education conferences. Click below to see details.
Generative AI Meets BiliteracyALER 2025
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER) Annual Conference
November 6–8, 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK
Presented on the intersection of generative AI and biliteracy development, exploring how frontier AI models can support literacy across languages and communities.
Bilingual Homework Hotline: A Collaborative Model Supporting Pre-Service Teachers and Emergent Bilingual Students
October 24, 2025 • 10:30–11:45 AM • Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Dallas-Allen, TX
Presented a collaborative model where pre-service teachers support emergent bilingual students through a bilingual homework hotline, bridging theory and practice in teacher preparation.
Innovation in ELT: EdTech & Bilingual EducationBRAZ-TESOL
September Innovation in ELT (English Language Teaching): EdTech & Bilingual Education in Practice
September 2025 • International (BRAZ-TESOL EdTech SIG, Bilingual Education SIG & Minas Gerais Chapter)
Presented at this international conference co-organized by BRAZ-TESOL, exploring practical applications of educational technology and bilingual education methodologies.
Transforming Bilingual Teacher Preparation with AINABE 2025
Transforming Bilingual Teacher Preparation with AI
February 20, 2025 • 2:20–3:10 PM • Hyatt Regency Atlanta, GA
Presented at the NABE Conference on reshaping bilingual teacher preparation through AI-powered tools, exploring how generative AI can transform how we prepare educators for multilingual classrooms.
Recent posts from my blog on AI, EdTech, and bilingual education
February 9, 2026
Reflections from IFE 2026: Technology and Humanity
At the IFE 2026 Conference in Monterrey, the author presented work on AI and multilingual classrooms, but it was a walk across campus with a longtime professor that left the deepest impact.
From Text-Driven Stories to AI-Supported Story Worlds
Long before AI entered classrooms, some of the most engaging digital learning came from simple, text-based adventures. Exploring how strong narrative frameworks can support AI-powered learning experiences.
Announcement about presenting on "Reimagining Multilingual Classrooms: AI, Active Learning, and Digital Storytelling" at Tecnológico de Monterrey, introducing PraxitudeAI.
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.
