Alma Roman

Teacher

Fort Worth ISD

07.2000 - Current

Provide appropriate linguistic accommodations to support emergent bilingual student's access to the curriculum, as outlined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Work collaboratively with the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC).
As a Bilingual teacher I'm familiar with and adhere to all relevant district and state policies and procedures regarding emergent bilingual education, including those related to TELPAS.
Support students in other programs like English as a Second Language (ESL) and Structured English Instruction (SET), providing differentiated instruction and support based on student needs.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Monitored and provide instruction in both English and Spanish, focusing on developing language skills and content knowledge.