Araceli Rubio
Bandera,TX
Summary
Seasoned educator and administrator from Sacred Heart Catholic School, adept in multisensory teaching and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Excelled in enhancing student support and academic success through innovative instructional strategies and empathetic leadership. Proven track record in improving learning outcomes and fostering inclusive environments. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of progress reports related to student's academic performance, activities, and behavior related to their visual impairment.
- Attended meetings such as IEP meetings or other conferences related to providing adequate services for students with visual impairments.
- Developed and implemented IEPs for students with visual impairments, focusing on their academic and social-emotional goals.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Facilitated communication between various stakeholders, including parents, administrators, special education staff members, andcounselors, regarding services for visually impaired learners.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
Principal
Archdiocese of San Antonio
Del Rio, TX
12.2016 - 07.2023
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Monitored and evaluated theperformance of school employees.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
Education
Administrative Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Spiritual Companion
Oblate School of Theology
San Antonio, TXMaster of Arts - Special Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX08-1997
Skills
- Instructional material development
- Orientation and mobility
- Social skills development
- Multisensory teaching
- Collaborative teaching
- Assistive technology
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student evaluation
- Learning media assessment
- Individualized education plans
- Motivating students
- Empathy and patience
- Braille instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Data collection
- Social skills training
- Life skills instruction
- Learning style assessments
- Student support
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Scheduling proficiency
- Student records management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Rancher of small livestock, i.e., chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
- Crochet.
- Gardening.
- Traveler/Explorer.
Timeline
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Northside ISD
08.2023 - Current
Principal
Archdiocese of San Antonio
12.2016 - 07.2023
Administrative Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Some College (No Degree) - Spiritual Companion
Oblate School of Theology
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
Sul Ross State University