Teresa Chaney
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished bilingual educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
San Antonio, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and explicitly teach the difference
and similarities between English and Spanish. - Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and language proficiencies.
- Worked cooperatively with administrators, department coordinators, content specialists and other staff as needed to meet
curriculum objectives. (I am the team leader this year.) - Helped students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Writing Academic Support Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
San Antonio, Texas
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided support services for students who were experiencing difficulties in writing.
- Served as resource person by providing teachers with effective strategies designed to meet the needs of students.
- Presented workshops on content and strategies to grade levels/school staff.
- Assisted the administration in identifying campus problem areas in curriculum.
- Collaborated with the Elementary Core Instructional Specialists, Title I Instructional Specialist and State Compensatory At Risk Coordinator,
and Campus Core Area Facilitators to maintain a district/campus vision for program improvement. - Assisted teachers in interpreting end-of-year state assessments.
- Promoted reading, math, and writing by sharing current information and other resources.
- Designed a flexible schedule to maximize service to qualified students.
- Organized Family Nights and other campus initiatives.
- Participated in professional growth activities, including a writing cohort once a month.
Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
San Antonio, Texas
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and explicitly teach the difference and similarities between English and Spanish.
- Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and language proficiencies.
- Worked cooperatively with administrators, department coordinators, content specialists and other staff as needed to meet curriculum objectives.
- Helped students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Curriculum & Instruction Bilingual/ESL Specialist
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Applied in-depth knowledge to provide instructional programs designed to assist teachers with developing
skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, classroom
management, and school and community communications. - Served as a liaison between the school, and the Bilingual/ESL department.
- Lead the collaboration with the Bilingual/ESL Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating department instructional goals and maintained frequent communication regarding campus support.
- Provided curriculum, instruction and assessment support to district and campus staff using advanced knowledge to vertically articulate goals and initiatives of the Bilingual/ESL Department
of Curriculum & Instruction. - Designed, developed, and maintained curriculum resources for the department collaboratively with teachers.
Writing Academic Support Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
San Antonio, TX
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Provided support services for students who were experiencing difficulties in writing.
- Served as resource person by providing teachers with effective strategies designed to meet the needs of students.
- Presented workshops on content and strategies to grade levels/school staff.
- Assisted the administration in identifying campus problem areas in curriculum.
- Collaborated with the Elementary Core Instructional Specialists, Title I Instructional Specialist and State Compensatory At Risk Coordinator, and Campus Core Area Facilitators to maintain a district/campus vision for program improvement.
- Assisted teachers in interpreting end-of-year state assessments.
- Promoted reading, math, and writing by sharing current information and other resources.
- Designed a flexible schedule to maximize service to qualified students.
- Organized Family Nights and other campus initiatives.
- Participated in professional growth activities, including a writing cohort once a month.
Middle School ESL Teacher
San Antonio ISD-Whittier Middle School
San Antonio, TX
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Provided instruction that facilitates the acquisition of English language and literacy development, as well as cognitive academic language and skills.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and explicitly teach the difference
and similarities between English and Spanish. - Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and language proficiencies.
- Worked cooperatively with administrators, department coordinators, content specialists and other staff as needed to meet
curriculum objectives. (I was ELA department head for 3 years.) - Helped students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Northside ISD-Lackland City Elementary/ (Allen ES)
San Antonio, TX
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Harlingen CISD-Travis Elementary
Harlingen , TX
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (Bilingual Education)
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.1995
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Safety awareness
- Proficient in technology
- Standardized tests
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Earned "Educator of the Year" in 2022.
Certification
- Elementary Bilingual/ESL, Grades 1-8, Provisional-Lifetime
- Principal, Grades EC-12-5/30/2022
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Writing Academic Support Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2020
Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2018
Curriculum & Instruction Bilingual/ESL Specialist
San Antonio ISD
08.2010 - 06.2016
Writing Academic Support Teacher
Northside ISD-Cable Elementary
08.2009 - 09.2010
Middle School ESL Teacher
San Antonio ISD-Whittier Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2009
Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Northside ISD-Lackland City Elementary/ (Allen ES)
08.2001 - 06.2005
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Harlingen CISD-Travis Elementary
08.1998 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Concordia University At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (Bilingual Education)
Texas A&M University - Kingsville