Arleene Mata
Garland,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at Garland ISD, specialized in creative teaching and fostering social skills. Effectively utilized the bilingual curriculum development and significantly enhanced parent involvement. Demonstrates a proven track record in improving student academic and social-emotional growth through innovative play-based learning and effective collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Garland ISD - Davis Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and collaboration regarding student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop bilingual curriculum materials, resulting in more effective teaching strategies.
- Facilitated the development of students'' social-emotional skills by integrating character education into daily lessons.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress, providing targeted instruction for improvement.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Garland ISD - Davis Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2020
Skills
- Creative teaching
- Social skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Play-based learning
- Collaboration and Team planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Garland ISD - Davis Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Garland ISD - Davis Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Texas Woman's University
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