Berenice Felix Diaz
Irving,TX
Summary
A visionary who believes in empowering educators and leadership staff to foster students with the capacity to change the world through engaging educational best practices and scaffolding strategies for second language development. Creating connections and impactful collaborations across departments with a mission to inspire students to contribute to society on a global scale.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary EL Instructional Coach/ EL Specialist
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
02.2018 - Current
- Coach teachers with a high percentage of EB's with the implementation of compelling strategies
- Strengthened instructional leadership skills among school administrators through targeted training sessions and ongoing support.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies and designed instructional scaffolding for second language acquisition.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
Facilitator Secondary Summer Enrichment Program
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Oversaw and ran a summer program for newcomers as well as designed the engaging/innovative curriculum fostering an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
Title III Newcomer Specialist 3rd- 8th Grade
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions and coached newcomer support staff with effective powerful strategies for newcomers in the classroom at the elementary and secondary level
Title III Dual Language Specialist
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided support and coached teachers implement impactful strategies for second language learners in the Dual Language Program
Dual Language 6th Grade World Cultures Teacher/Department Chair
Travis Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Designed and implement curriculum for the pilot Dual Language Program in Irving ISD middle school through World History Humanities instruction.
Brandenburg 4th Grade Dual Language Gifted and Talented Teacher
Brandenburg Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bilingual 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Brandenburg Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2006
ESL Instructor 4th-8th Grade
Oak Cliff Academy
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Gifted and Talented Certification hours -
Southwestern Methodist University
Masters in Second Language and Culture -
Texas Wesleyan University
Completed 12 hours of Graduate Coursework -
Texas Tech University
Scholarship Bilingual Alternative Certification Program -
Texas Wesleyan University
12.2004
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business/Minor in Spanish -
Texas Tech University
05.2001
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Innovative and visionary collaborating across departments
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Design
- Facilitating PD
Organizational Involvement
- 08/2024-Now Campus Improvement Committee Austin MS, Judge for R4D GT Projects, Human Rights Initiative, Ronald Mc Donald House
- 01/01/2018, 12/31/2020, District Improvement Committee, Irving ISD Administration Building
- 01/01/2014, 12/31/2016, Strategic Planning Committee Team, Travis Middle School
- 01/01/2016, Student Council Advisor, Travis Middle School
- 01/01/2014, Volunteer Cuba Trip to Teach English and Train Teachers
- 01/01/2012, Volunteer Journalism Trip to Santiago, Chile
- 01/01/2009, 12/31/2012, Member of Board of Directors for GEEO, Global Exploration for Educators Organization
- 01/01/2009, 12/31/2012, Dual Language Taskforce Committee Member, Irving ISD
- 01/01/2010, Gifted & Talented Service Design Plan Committee Member
- 01/01/2007, 12/31/2009, Student Council Advisor, Brandenburg
Extracurricular Activities
Presented at various educational conferences: BEAM (Bilingual/ESL Education Association of the Metroplex), TABE, NABE, Learn 2 Empower 2022/2023, Inspiring Writers: The Art of Engaging Minds 2023; Canva / "Tik Tok" Roleplay: The Art of Engaging Minds (Led with a co-presenter teacher Gabriela Hilt) 2023; Academic Conversations with Flipgrid + Rubrics (Co-presented with Katherine Ward & Ms. Hawkins) Engaging Minds Through QSSSA Flipgrids: A Powerful Fusion 2019; Implementation of Dual Language in Irving ISD (Secondary)2015 Served on Various School Committees 2006, Developed "Awakening Young Voices" Extra-Curricular School Class 2009, Coordinated debut of students’ multimedia creations for Brandenburg Film Viewings on Literacy Night April 2007, Universidad de Metodista de Piracicabe/Texas Wesleyan University 2006-2019, Various Summer Volunteer Trips to South America
Timeline
Facilitator Secondary Summer Enrichment Program
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
06.2019 - 06.2019
Secondary EL Instructional Coach/ EL Specialist
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
02.2018 - Current
Title III Newcomer Specialist 3rd- 8th Grade
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
01.2017 - 02.2018
Title III Dual Language Specialist
Bilingual, ESL, And Language Services Department
01.2016 - 01.2017
Dual Language 6th Grade World Cultures Teacher/Department Chair
Travis Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2016
Brandenburg 4th Grade Dual Language Gifted and Talented Teacher
Brandenburg Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bilingual 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Brandenburg Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2006
ESL Instructor 4th-8th Grade
Oak Cliff Academy
01.2002 - 01.2003
Gifted and Talented Certification hours -
Southwestern Methodist University
Masters in Second Language and Culture -
Texas Wesleyan University
Completed 12 hours of Graduate Coursework -
Texas Tech University
Scholarship Bilingual Alternative Certification Program -
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business/Minor in Spanish -
Texas Tech University
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