Anessa Soto
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Experienced and determined Educator with a passion for developing innovative methods to drive student success. Specializes in leading teams through instructional design and inclusive methodologies. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, leveraging strong analytical and communication skills. Adaptable and team-centered, consistently demonstrating the ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPAC Facilitator
PfISD
01.2023 - Current
- Serve on leadership team for 3 years as the expert in language-rich learning and ESL strategies
- Lead Language Proficiency Assessment Committee meetings in order to determine proper supports needed for students learning English and/or acquiring advanced language skills
- Guide teachers in their development of formative and summative assessment in an inclusive manner based on individual needs in their classroom
- Promote the use of technology in the classroom to drive student-led learning and enhance student engagement
- Advocate for students' needs through department level and leadership team meetings
- Advocate for and support students and families new to the U.S
- Perform language assessment to determine proper placement for students with appropriate supports
- Run and compile data needed for detailed reporting and student tracking for campus and district-level metrics
- Coordinate state testing efforts for required annual assessments for language proficiencies
- Train students on methods and strategies useful while testing to provide the best opportunity for success
- Advocate for, and lead, necessary professional development for teachers with highly diverse classes in core content areas
- Collaborate with Instructional Coaches and Administration Team to promote inclusive environment and adaptive lessons and assessments
Spanish Teacher
DCISD, LISD, PfISD
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Received certificate for Excellence in Education through a student-driven nomination
- Led District-wide professional development on principles of andragogy to reach students in their Junior and Senior year
- Developed and implemented interdisciplinary project-based learning as a form of assessment
- Served as Department Chair for 3 years where I managed department budgets, cultivated team atmosphere and trained new teachers
- Mentored New-to-Profession Teachers
- Coordinated and oversaw various fundraising efforts, tracked profits and managed budgets
- Led PLC through assessment development and content planning
- Served on campus technology team to lead efforts in the implementation of LMS system, Canvas
- Served on Curriculum Writing Team to develop district-wide curriculum and assessments
- Gathered and analyzed data to inform instruction for campus and individual student growth
Project/Program Manager
TSYS, Netspend
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Provided analytics of data for the retail team to determine efficacy of promotional efforts
- Led projects involving Web Development and Marketing to implement acquisition sites and web pages
- Reviewed and executed contracts with third party providers and manufacturers
- Developed key training materials and modules for new programs for Customer Service Agents on complex programs
- Planned, developed and delivered presentations to all levels of management and peers
- Led team to develop new product packaging ideas based on market research and worked with vendor to produce various prototypes
- Developed and managed marketing projects from inception to print-production and placement
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Car Sales Division
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Led a sales team of six by providing training and support needed to achieve monthly goals
- Served as finance manager where I followed strict government and state laws
Education
Masters of Education - Adult Education and Development
Strayer University
Austin, TX03-2022
BA - Spanish, Minor in Business
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2007
Skills
- Team Oriented
- Strong Leadership
- Organization and Advanced Planning
- Public Speaking and Presenting
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong Written and Oral Communication
- Business Analytics/Data Analysis
- Team Training
- Microsoft Office/Google Tools
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
Teacher Certification - Language Other Than English, Spanish (EC-12)
Teacher Certification - English as a Second Language
AP Certified Educator - AP Summer Institutes at Woodward Academy 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPAC Facilitator
PfISD
01.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
DCISD, LISD, PfISD
08.2016 - 05.2022
Project/Program Manager
TSYS, Netspend
08.2012 - 11.2015
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Car Sales Division
08.2008 - 01.2012
Masters of Education - Adult Education and Development
Strayer University
BA - Spanish, Minor in Business
Texas State University
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