Camille C. Palafox
Austin,TX
Summary
Seasoned education specialist with 17 years in teaching and administration, adept at curriculum differentiation and professional development. Led Texas Lesson Study initiatives across three districts, enhancing student performance and attendance. Managed TEA HB4545 grant with measurable success. Possesses basic Spanish proficiency and excellent communication abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English III and College Prep Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
Austin, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented English III and College Prep curriculum to enhance student engagement and academic readiness
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation.
- Participated in "Ready to Lead" program to cultivate leadership skills for future educational roles
Texas Licensed Realtor – Part-Time
Keller Williams Realty
Austin
05.2017 - Current
Real Estate Instructor – Part-Time
Champions School of Real Estate
Austin, TX
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered comprehensive instruction on real estate principles and practices, enhancing student understanding and application of key concepts.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions, providing actionable insights to support individual learning paths.
- Coordinated continuing education programs, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and fostering professional development for participants.
Substitute Teacher
Austin ISD
Austin, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
Novice Teacher Support Specialist, Part-Time
Austin Independent School District; Bedichek Middle School
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered one-to-one support and analyzed data to inform targeted teacher development
- Observed classes and provided coaching cycles, improving teaching strategies
- Supported novice teachers in planning engaging lessons and classroom management, enhancing instructional effectiveness
- Collaborated with team to deliver Professional Learning at AISD and on-campus, increasing staff engagement
- Mentored PLCs and performed additional duties to support teachers
Education Specialist
Education Service Center, Region 13 Academic Services
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordinated TEA HB4545 Grant as sole Ed Specialist, ensuring compliance and effective implementation across Region 13
- Delivered professional development and training in person and virtually, enhancing staff capacity and instructional effectiveness
- Collaborated directly with school districts and campus leadership to address educational needs and improve outcomes
- Facilitated and supported nine groups and three districts through the Texas Lesson Study Cycle, enhancing instructional quality
- Assisted leadership at various school sites with grant processes and provided training on vendor platforms, ensuring successful implementation
- Maintained documentation for state grant requirements, facilitating successful audits
- Conducted research and created spreadsheets to support data-driven decision making
English and Communication Applications Teacher, Grades 9-12
David Crockett High School
Austin, TX
08.2010 - 07.2017
- Constructed lesson plans aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), emphasizing 21st Century skills and learning
- Differentiated curriculum to address diverse student needs through various instructional strategies, enhancing engagement for English language learners and students with special needs
- Designed experiences to ensure all students succeed and implemented multiple assessments to track progress
- Integrated technology into curriculum to enhance lectures and develop students’ computer and research skills, promoting digital literacy
- Incorporated constructivist teaching philosophy, facilitating student-centered learning and promoting student leadership
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster open communication and support, creating a collaborative learning environment
Cohort Team Leader/Principal Intern
David Crockett High School
Austin, TX
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Fostered positive school culture through compassionate and collaborative leadership style
- Identified and proactively intervened for struggling students, improving academic outcomes
- Provided interventions for students with poor attendance and grades, increasing student engagement
- Created positive behavior plans and provided peer/student mediation, reducing disciplinary incidents
- Conferenced with students receiving discipline referrals, resulting in improved student behavior
- Built connections with teachers, parents, and counselors to address student concerns and provide support
- Served as Cabinet Member to discuss school-wide issues and operations with administration
- Assisted AP with classroom observations, state testing, and other duties, supporting school operations
- Provided lunch duty and monitored hallways to ensure student safety
- Responded to interventions and followed up for credit recovery, supporting student graduation rates
- Enhanced student support services by assisting AP, graduation coach, and parent support specialist
English Language Arts 11th Grade Course Group Leader
David Crockett High School
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Led PLC/11th Grade Course Group in developing common lesson plans, enhancing instructional alignment across the curriculum
- Contributed to design of school-wide rubrics for ELA Department, standardizing assessment criteria to improve consistency in evaluation
- Implemented student data analysis processes to inform instructional strategies and support student performance growth
English Language Arts Summer School Mentor/Instructional Coach
Austin ISD
Austin, TX
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Mentored and coached summer school ELA teachers, enhancing instructional quality through targeted support
- Trained summer school teachers on district curriculum, promoting consistency and effectiveness in lesson delivery
- Supported summer school principal by streamlining program operations and ensuring alignment with educational goals
English Teacher, Grades 9-12
El Segundo High School
El Segundo, USA
09.2001 - 06.2010
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student learning styles, fostering inclusivity.
- Led classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking and analytical skills among students.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and feedback.
- Contributed to educational initiatives at high school recognized with 9/10 rating from Great Schools in California.
Education
Master of Arts - Education/Cross-Cultural Teaching
National University
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Arts - Leadership; Educational Administration
Concordia University of Texas
AustinBachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Texas
ArlingtonSkills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Educational leadership
Certification
- Principal Certification
- Secondary Teaching Certification
- Licensed Realtor State of Texas
Timeline
English III and College Prep Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Austin ISD
09.2024 - 05.2025
Real Estate Instructor – Part-Time
Champions School of Real Estate
05.2024 - 05.2025
Novice Teacher Support Specialist, Part-Time
Austin Independent School District; Bedichek Middle School
08.2023 - 03.2024
Education Specialist
Education Service Center, Region 13 Academic Services
01.2019 - 02.2022
Texas Licensed Realtor – Part-Time
Keller Williams Realty
05.2017 - Current
Cohort Team Leader/Principal Intern
David Crockett High School
09.2015 - 06.2017
English Language Arts Summer School Mentor/Instructional Coach
Austin ISD
06.2015 - 09.2015
English Language Arts 11th Grade Course Group Leader
David Crockett High School
01.2014 - 12.2015
English and Communication Applications Teacher, Grades 9-12
David Crockett High School
08.2010 - 07.2017
English Teacher, Grades 9-12
El Segundo High School
09.2001 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Education/Cross-Cultural Teaching
National University
Master of Arts - Leadership; Educational Administration
Concordia University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Texas