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Education
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Certification
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National Board Candidate
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Barbara Willingham

Cleveland

Summary

Dynamic and student-focused bilingual educator with a strong background in supporting Emergent Bilingual students and integrating assistance across various subject areas. Extensive knowledge of effective teaching strategies, content delivery, and pedagogical approaches fosters an inclusive learning environment. Skilled at building meaningful connections with students, promoting engagement, and encouraging continuous academic and personal growth. Committed to creating a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere that empowers all learners to thrive.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grade Level Administrator 1st Grade

International Leadership of Texas
MSG Ramirez, Cleveland, Texas
07.2025 - Current

Supports the campus Principal and Associate Principal by providing a customized learning experience for students, focusing on student discipline, academic progress, and behavior management for a specific grade level, while aligning with the school's mission of fostering servant leadership.

  • Coordinated scheduling for meetings and events, ensuring optimal resource allocation and support.
  • Managed correspondence and communications, fostering effective information flow within the organization.

Assisted in organizing project tasks and timelines. Supported team members in achieving project goals. Contributed to maintaining project documentation and communication.

  • Monitored student behavior to promote adherence to campus policies. Supported discipline management for specific grade levels to foster a safe learning environment. Assisted in creating a productive atmosphere for all students.
  • Facilitated collaboration with educators to enhance student outcomes through effective curriculum implementation.
  • Facilitated cultivation of school’s 'others before self' culture by supporting student-led service-learning initiatives.
  • Strengthened school operations by fostering communication with parents and delivering essential support to staff, contributing to a positive educational environment.

Developed programs to enhance student readiness for leadership roles in an international context.

Dual Language Teacher

International Leadership of Texas
MSG Ramirez Cleveland, Texas
07.2024 - Current

Analyzed data and collaborated with team members and administration to recommend curriculum adjustments that support improved student learning outcomes.

Implemented differentiated small group instruction to improve student outcomes.

Created a reading incentive program to increase student independent reading times.

Increased student performance through after and before school tutoring.

DUAL LANGUAGE 3RD GRADE TEACHER

Cleveland ISD
Cleveland, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
  • Collected and documented student feedback to make adjustments to instruction.
  • Assessed student learning and provided ongoing formative feedback for growth.
  • Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.
  • Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
  • Encouraged student participation and challenged students to think critically.
  • Facilitated developmentally appropriate daily activities for students.
  • Identified and suggested creative sources to help students grasp complex subjects or concepts.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
  • Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
  • Used varied tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
  • Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
  • Taught lessons to educate students, following standard professional practices.
  • Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
  • Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction.
  • Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Conroe ISD
Conroe, TX
08.2017 - 07.2022

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Jarrell ISD
Jarrell, TX
08.2014 - 06.2017

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Manor ISD
TX
08.2011 - 06.2014

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Bryan ISD
Bryan, TX
08.2009 - 06.2011

Education

Masters of Science in Education - Teacher Leadership

Concordia University
Portland, OR
04.2016

Master of Science in Education - TESOL

Concordia University
Portland, OR, US
04.2016

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - undefined

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT, US
12.1986

Skills

  • Effective verbal communication in groups
  • Data-driven instructional improvement
  • Collaborative student evaluation
  • Innovative teaching strategies
  • Outcome assessment
  • Text analysis skills
  • Assessment of student progress
  • Student performance
  • Understanding diverse learning styles
  • Facilitating small group learning

Certification

  • Generalist EC-4
  • Generalist 4-8
  • Bilingual Ed. Supplement Spanish EC-4
  • Special Education EC-12

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Advanced

Timeline

Grade Level Administrator 1st Grade

International Leadership of Texas
07.2025 - Current

Dual Language Teacher

International Leadership of Texas
07.2024 - Current

DUAL LANGUAGE 3RD GRADE TEACHER

Cleveland ISD
07.2022 - Current

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Conroe ISD
08.2017 - 07.2022

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Jarrell ISD
08.2014 - 06.2017

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Manor ISD
08.2011 - 06.2014

BILINGUAL TEACHER

Bryan ISD
08.2009 - 06.2011

Master of Science in Education - TESOL

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - undefined

Brigham Young University

Masters of Science in Education - Teacher Leadership

Concordia University

National Board Candidate

Selected to participate in a Region 4 Cohort