Assia Houston
The Colony,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience, specializing in ESL instruction, early childhood, and differentiated teaching strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Forney ISD
Forney, TX
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Created age-appropriate lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities for diverse groups of young children.
- Promoted social and emotional development through a positive classroom environment.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER, PRE-K, KINDER, 2ND GRADE
Camey Elementary
The Colony, TEXAS
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction.
- Established clear expectations for student conduct in order to create a safe learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging class discussions and activities.
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted student learning and achievement.
ONLINE ENGLISH TEACHER
International US
, US
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Responsible for implementing curriculum and instruction on an online platform for students internationally.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the individual needs of each student's level of understanding.
- Instructed students on proper grammar usage including parts of speech, verb tenses.
ESL THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Lakeview Elementary
Little Elm, US
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for implementing curriculum and instruction in a behavior managed classroom.
- Acted as assistant principal on a substitute basis several times throughout the year.
CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER
RedUmbrella
Frisco, US
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Developed curriculum to at risk women and girls from ages 12-45.
- Ran summer camps in Dallas teaching character development in refugee communities.
- Handled management and daily operations for the organization.
- Managed organizations budget and accounting.
- Prepared grants and oversaw all fund-raising efforts.
- Supervised a team of 4 volunteers who assisted in grant writing and event coordination.
- Participated in panels as a speaker in area schools in representation of the organization.
ESL TEACHER
Central Elementary
Carrollton, US
08.2005 - 06.2015
- Responsible for implementing curriculum and instruction in a behavior managed classroom.
- Taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 4th grade.
- Team leader 2006-07, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13.
- Coaching Cadre: instructed teachers on latest teaching techniques.
- 2011-13 PTA President: awarded Lifetime Membership - Instructional Rounds member.
- 2012-13 Unsung Hero nominee.
Preschool Director
Bent Tree Day School
Dallas, TX
03.1997 - 08.2004
- Directed daily operations and management of preschool programs and staff.
- Led staff training sessions to improve teaching techniques and classroom management.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and enhance student well-being.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
Education
Master - EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TXBachelor's of Arts - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
The University Of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TXSkills
- ESL classroom teaching
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Patience and persistence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuous improvement
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
- General Education EC-4
- ESL
- Principal
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Forney ISD
11.2024 - 12.2025
ELEMENTARY TEACHER, PRE-K, KINDER, 2ND GRADE
Camey Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2024
ONLINE ENGLISH TEACHER
International US
03.2017 - 10.2021
ESL THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Lakeview Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2015
CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER
RedUmbrella
01.2011 - 12.2015
ESL TEACHER
Central Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2015
Preschool Director
Bent Tree Day School
03.1997 - 08.2004
Master - EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Concordia University At Austin
Bachelor's of Arts - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
The University Of Texas At Dallas