Ana V. Cardona González
Waxahachie,Texas
Summary
Experienced leader driven to assist individuals in acquiring a second language and explore fields related to educational background and linguistic expertise. Skilled in guiding teams, managing projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Expertise in developing efficient processes, upholding high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Life Middle School Waxahachie
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Spanish Teacher
Life Middle School
08.2018 - Current
- Spanish Teacher (2018- present)
- Gifted and Talented Teacher (2024-present)
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Fifth grade teacher
International Leadership of Texas K-8
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Spanish Reading Language Arts
Assistant Director
Devers Middle School Teen Center (Department of Defense-Army)
11.2016 - 06.2017
Implementation Specialist
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
11.2015 - 06.2016
English Professor
Inter American University, Arecibo Campus
08.2014 - 05.2015
English Professor
Universidad del Este, Arecibo Campus
08.2014 - 05.2015
Federal Project Director
Inter American University, Arecibo Campus
07.2014 - 05.2015
English Teacher
Daniel Velez Soto
08.2013 - 05.2014
English Teacher
S.U. Manuel Ruiz Gandia
03.2013 - 05.2013
Instructional Coach
Learning Alliances
10.2012 - 12.2012
English Teacher
Nazarene German I. Deida Borges Evangelical College
08.2009 - 05.2012
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with Principal Certification (in process)
University of Texas At Arlington
05-2026
Master - Education: English as a Second Language-Teaching Methods and Curriculum
Inter American University
B.A. - English as a Second Language
Inter American University
Skills
- Proficiency on Microsoft Programs
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Excellent oral skills in both languages
- Leadership and good speaker
- Able to work under pressure with no supervision
- Enrichment activities
- Continuous improvement
- Cooperative learning experience
- Multicultural education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- Certificación Docente de Puerto Rico
- English Language Arts and Reading - Texas (7-12)
- English as a Second Language - Texas (7-12)
- Aspiring Administrator Academy (2022-2023)
- LIFE Leadership Academy (2019-2020)
- Region 10: Child Abuse; Blood Borne Pathogens; Legal Issues: Sexual Harassment; Legal Issues: FERPA and Copyright Law; Bullying.
- AVID teacher training-2019
- LMSW/ Canvas /iTech Champs – Using technology as an active tool inside the classroom.
- U.S. ARMY MWR: OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens; CYSS Medication Administration; Food Handlers Course; DoD Cyber Awareness; WNSF Personally Identifiable Information (PII); Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Training; Supervisor Development; Army Substance Abuse Program Workforce Training; Preventing Workplace Violence; Serv Safe Manager Certification; Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate of Achievement; Childhood Obesity Training; MWR Basic Management Course; Operation Excellence Customer Service Training; CYSS Reducing the risk of child abuse in ARMY; American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Professional References
- Freddy Stanmore, Principal at Life High School Waxahachie, Freddie.Stanmore@lifeschools.net
- (214) 244-8223
- Kelsey Whiteley, Principal at Life Middle School Waxahachie, kelsey.whiteley@lifeschools.net
- (469) 585-6896
- Sherry García, Enrollment Liaison at Life Middle School Waxahachie, Sherry.garcia@lifeschools.net
- (972) 268-0846
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Life Middle School Waxahachie
08.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Life Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Fifth grade teacher
International Leadership of Texas K-8
07.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Director
Devers Middle School Teen Center (Department of Defense-Army)
11.2016 - 06.2017
Implementation Specialist
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
11.2015 - 06.2016
English Professor
Inter American University, Arecibo Campus
08.2014 - 05.2015
English Professor
Universidad del Este, Arecibo Campus
08.2014 - 05.2015
Federal Project Director
Inter American University, Arecibo Campus
07.2014 - 05.2015
English Teacher
Daniel Velez Soto
08.2013 - 05.2014
English Teacher
S.U. Manuel Ruiz Gandia
03.2013 - 05.2013
Instructional Coach
Learning Alliances
10.2012 - 12.2012
English Teacher
Nazarene German I. Deida Borges Evangelical College
08.2009 - 05.2012
Master - Education: English as a Second Language-Teaching Methods and Curriculum
Inter American University
B.A. - English as a Second Language
Inter American University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with Principal Certification (in process)
University of Texas At Arlington
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