Bella Lazo
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed individualized instruction plans to address diverse learning needs and support academic success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons based on individual student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject areas for deeper understanding.
- Tracked student progress through data analysis, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, workshops, and conferences focused on supporting student success at home and school.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom, highlighting the importance of respecting diversity and embracing differences.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Cultivated a positive classroom culture through proactive behavior management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one to address specific challenges and bolster overall academic achievement.
- Promoted student curiosity by maintaining a diverse array of stimulating and organized classroom environments.
- Boosted language proficiency through targeted bilingual teaching methods, enhancing communication skills across both languages.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities related to course content, offering enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum.
- Coordinated special events highlighting the value of bilingualism and celebrating the unique talents of bilingual students.
Assistant Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2004 - 12.2021
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching Bilingual EC -6 - Bilingual Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Study Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Bilingual Instruction
- School Events Planning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Community Partnerships
Certification
- Certified in Education for EC-6
- Certified in Science of Reading
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2004 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching Bilingual EC -6 - Bilingual Education
University of St. Thomas
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