Briana Perales
Edinburg
Summary
Passionate and student-centered educator transitioning into school counseling, bringing strong relationship-building skills, academic support strategies, and a dedication to fostering social-emotional growth. Commited to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
La Joya ISD, Jose de Escandon Elementary
Mission
10.2015 - Current
- Team leader
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Administered lessons in a manner that prepared students for state assessments (STAAR) in both math and reading.
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
La Joya ISD, EB Reyna Elementary
Palmview
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated a safe environment for all students while maintaining an orderly classroom atmosphere.
- Incorporated literature into lesson plans to develop critical thinking skills.
- Administered lessons in a manner that prepared students for the end-of-year assessments, Circle and Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI).
Education
Master of Education - Counseling & Development: School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-2025
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-2010
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Cultural competency
- Parent engagement
- Empathy and patience
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Bilingual Generalist EC-6 TeXes
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-6 TeXes
- Texas Oral Proficiency Test
- School Counseling TeXes 252, pending
Accomplishments
- 2020 Campus Teacher of the Year
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA) member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
La Joya ISD, Jose de Escandon Elementary
10.2015 - Current
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
La Joya ISD, EB Reyna Elementary
10.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Education - Counseling & Development: School Counseling
Lamar University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas Pan American
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