Bernadette Palomino
Belton,Texas
Summary
Upbeat Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Lakewood Elementary
08.2014 - Current
- Designed and developed a GT pull-out program for 130+ gifted and talented students at Lakewood Elementary
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing intervention team to raise the STAAR scores of low performing students
- Helped write the first GT curriculum for Belton ISD
- Oversees beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of year testing for all students on campus
- Serves as grade level leader.
Elementary Teacher
TImber Ridge Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2014
- Taught 3rd grade "Cluster" class
- This class was comprised of Gifted and talented students
- Teacher Leader for district
- Grade level team leader.
Elementary Teacher
Jefferson Elementary
08.1991 - 05.2000
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Masters of Agriculture - Plant Pathology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.1999
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Religious And Elementary Education
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX05.1986
Skills
- Texas Teaching Certification
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Project-based learning
Profile Info
117 Northcliffe, Belton, Texas, 76513, I have been teaching for 34 years in the public education system. I have 22 years of experience working with Gifted students within the regular classroom and in a pull out program., 2014 - PRESENT, 11200 FM2304, Belton, Texas, Elementary Teacher, Lakewood Elementary, Designed and developed a GT pull-out program for 130+ gifted and talented students at Lakewood Elementary.
Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing intervention team to raise the STAAR scores of low performing students.
Helped write the first GT curriculum for Belton ISD.
Oversees beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of year testing for all students on campus.
Serves as grade level leader., 2014 - PRESENT, 5402 White Rock Dr., Killeen, Texas, Elementary Teacher, TImber Ridge Elementary, Taught 3rd grade "Cluster" class. This class was comprised of Gifted and talented students.
Teacher Leader for district
Grade level team leader., 2000-2014, Dr. Deanna Lovesemith, Director of GT Curriculum - Belton ISD, 254-495-8718, deanna.lovesmith@bisd.net, Barbara Epperson, New Tech Waskow Instructor, 214-733-4021, barbara.epperson@bisd.net, Texas, Master of Agriculture, Texas A&M University, 1997-1999, Elementary Teacher
Emphasis in Plant Pathology. This was one of the first distance education programs for teachers., Texas, Bachelor of General Studies, Howard Payne University, 1982-1986, Emphasis of study in Religious and Elementary Education., Curriculum Writing, Teamwork, Time Management, Leadership, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, English
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Lakewood Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Elementary Teacher
TImber Ridge Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2014
Elementary Teacher
Jefferson Elementary
08.1991 - 05.2000
Masters of Agriculture - Plant Pathology
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Religious And Elementary Education
Howard Payne University
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