MELISSA H. AGUIRRE
San Antonio,TX
Summary
ִ "Committed to professional ethics, standards of practice, and the education of young people" Creative professional with strong academic credentials, proven record of leadership excellence, focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
HISD
San Antonio, Texas
08.2017 - Current
- Coached over 75 teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing model lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
- Conduct weekly reflective conversations/conferences using coaching skills in person.
- Conduct weekly in-person observations and provide timely written and verbal feedback.
- Build teacher-efficacy with lesson planning by empowering teacher to do following: ask reflective questions, use backwards design planning, incorporate Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, understand TEKS, use TEKS Resource System and other additional district-approved resources.
- Planned with team/grade levels through guided conversations during planning by asking reflective questions, guiding teachers in planning process as teacher plans, engaging in educational conversations with teachers who may have questions about content.
- Develop and oversee individual and group professional development to expand understanding about research-based effective instruction
- Evaluate district data in support of effective school improvement planning and alignment of district and campus goals.
- Collaborated with Math coordinator to developed and writing curriculum instruction for K-5th grade for every unit of study.
- Mentored newly hired instructional coaches to coaching program.
Second Grade Math Teacher
HISD
San Antonio, Texas
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of 60 children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance through guided math.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Kindergarten Teacher
HISD
San Antonio, United States
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented guided math and guided reading to increase 93% student understanding.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Kindergarten Teacher
Tierra Del Sol Elementary, Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Created and maintained challenging, stimulating, and rewarding learning environment for 18 students
- Accessed students current knowledge and needs which resulted in development of engaging curriculum 95% of students will exit at reading level of 4 and above
- Built and maintained productive relationships with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
Adult tutor
Mesa Vista Elementary School, Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted 16 children aged Kindergarten through second grade in development of reading skills and writing skills in order to improve their academics through small group instruction
- Built opportunities for real-world language use and learning outside classroom or formal learning environment
First Grade Teacher
Mesa Vista Elementary School, Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
08.2006 - 09.2011
- Developed, grade level appropriate curriculum and created enjoyable, interesting learning environment for approximately 110 students
- Through use of differentiated instruction average 90% of students passed TPRI and Math benchmark Assessments
- Mentored 3 future educators; assisted in their lesson planning, observed teaching methods, and provided feedback to ensure were prepared for classroom environment
- As nominated 3 years in row for teacher of year by peers.
TNT Scholarship
TNT, Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Planned, implemented, and supervised all classroom and playground activities
- Served as 2nd grade substitute, 3rd grade bilingual, and 4th grade tutor at Cadwallader Elementary
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas
2006
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Motivated to improve students’ education
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Dependable and Responsible
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Strong Curriculum Background
- Develop and implement effective teaching strategies
- Technology implementation
Certification
Certified Generalist (Grades EC-4)
Timeline
Instructional Coach
HISD
08.2017 - Current
Second Grade Math Teacher
HISD
08.2016 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
HISD
08.2015 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Tierra Del Sol Elementary, Ysleta Independent School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
Adult tutor
Mesa Vista Elementary School, Ysleta Independent School District
08.2011 - 12.2011
First Grade Teacher
Mesa Vista Elementary School, Ysleta Independent School District
08.2006 - 09.2011
TNT Scholarship
TNT, Ysleta Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas