Carla Escamilla
Educator
San Antonio,TX
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
Menchaca Early Childhood Center
2 2023 - Current
- Manages daily operations for 900+ students, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
- Assists with scheduling, facilities management, and student activities
- Oversees the campus Dual Language Program and serves as a TELPAS Verifier
- Conducts LPAC meetings for identifying and monitoring Emergent Bilinguals
- Participates in ARD meetings
- Implements emergency response protocols
- Addresses behavioral issues and promotes positive behavior management strategies
- Builds strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders to support student well-being
Instructional Coach
Pearce Primary School
08.2018 - 02.2023
- TELPAS Certified Verifier and Bilingual, RtI & GT Facilitator
- Leads weekly and monthly professional learning and development communities
- Coaches teachers on best instructional practices and conducts classroom walkthroughs
- Works with the Instructional Leadership Team on campus needs assessments
- Oversees curriculum writing across various grade levels
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Southside ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for diverse learning levels
- Created assessments to monitor student comprehension and progress
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to optimize instructional strategies
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and school community events
Collaborative Learning Leader (CLL)
Southside ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Campus Testing Coordinator
- Led weekly Collaborative Learning Communities (CLCs)
- Conducted classroom walkthroughs and provided immediate feedback
- Performed formal teacher evaluations with pre and post-conferences
- Assessed teacher performance and identified areas for growth and reinforcement
- Modeled effective teaching practices and supported co-planning
- Analyzed Eduphoria data to identify instructional trends and patterns
- Served as a TELPAS Verifier
- Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC).
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Southside ISD
08.2006 - 05.2014
- Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) Mentor
- Mentored a new teacher and received the Teacher of the Year award
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for diverse learning levels
- Facilitated cooperative learning groups and integrated technology to enhance instruction
- Created assessments to monitor student comprehension and progress
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to optimize instructional strategies
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and school community events
Education
Master of Education in Principalship -
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX 01.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Sul Ross State University Rio Grande
Uvalde, TX 08.1998 - 05.2000
Associate of Arts -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX 05.1993 - 05.1995
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professionalism
Effective Communication
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Pearce Primary School
08.2018 - 02.2023
Master of Education in Principalship -
Our Lady of The Lake University
01.2017 - 08.2019
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Southside ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
Collaborative Learning Leader (CLL)
Southside ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Southside ISD
08.2006 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
Sul Ross State University Rio Grande
08.1998 - 05.2000
Associate of Arts -
Southwest Texas Junior College
05.1993 - 05.1995
Assistant Principal
Menchaca Early Childhood Center
2 2023 - Current
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