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Alexandra Chavarria

Houston,TX

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Hisd school district
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided timely feedback to students and parents/guardians
  • Used data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement for individual students and adjust teaching strategies accordingly
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in elementary education

3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher

Whidby Elementary School
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Teacher, PK

KIPP Explore Academy
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Organized and held team meetings, planned and organized events such as fall festival and field trips
  • Created and adapted lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group work
  • Held parent-teacher conferences to discuss student behavior/academics
  • Attended professional development, and classroom management.

Teacher Assistant

Southampton Montessori
Houston, TX
07.2014 - 02.2018
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Responded to student needs and questions promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 (Bilingual)

University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
01.2020

Associate of Arts -

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Houston, TX
01-2017

Skills

  • Ability to write and speak fluently in English and Spanish
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Classroom management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Hisd school district
08.2024 - Current

3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher

Whidby Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Teacher, PK

KIPP Explore Academy
08.2021 - 07.2023

Teacher Assistant

Southampton Montessori
07.2014 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 (Bilingual)

University of Houston-Downtown

Associate of Arts -

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE