Carolina Gutièrrez Sievers
Pearland,TX
Summary
I am currently in search of a role as a math interventionist or a teaching position focused on grades 3 through 6. Drawing upon my expertise in curriculum design, adept classroom management skills, and proficiency in project-based learning, I aim to cater to the unique needs of students, whether in general education, ESL, or gifted and talented programs. I am passionate about fostering the academic, social, physical, and intellectual development of every student, and I am eager to contribute my dedication to making a meaningful impact in their lives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Math & Science Teacher
Stafford STEM Magnet Academy
08.2013 - Current
- 4th, 5th and 6th grade math; 4th and 5th science teacher who has incorporated technology in classroom, including robotics.
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Partner with Baylor College of Medicine to incorporate Project Based Learning and STEM challenges to enhance learning.
- Elementary school Team Lead / Mentor to new teachers / LPAC Coordinator / Member of DAC (District Advisory Committee) / Member of Campus Improvement Plan and Elementary Robotics coach.
- Volunteered to design and teach Saturday classes (8 weeks) for borderline performing students and helped them achieve success in their standardized state test STAAR.
- Provides coaching and support in implementing data analysis.
- Have served in the following activities/clubs: UIL, Robotics, school wide Awards committee, Field Trips, Spelling Bee and intercultural programs.
- Develop strong relationships with families, co-workers, admin and community.
Department Chair
Remington College
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Head of 3 programs: Electronics, Business and Criminal Justice.
- Continuous advocate for interactive teaching; providing support and hands-on activities to teachers in their classrooms. To include fingerprinting for the Criminal Justice program and electronic kits for the Technology department. Activities also include professional and community guest speakers, experts in their fields and relevant to lessons taught.
- Classes taught: Algebra and Career Development. Creating for both classes low-anxiety learning environment by incorporating manipulatives and prompts respectively.
- Superior interpersonal skills that lead to relationships of respect and trust with students, allowing for better students’ academic counseling and attendance tracking.
- Boost students’ learning and school pride by planning activities such as: awards ceremonies, perfect attendance incentives, and mentoring programs.
- Class observations and faculty reviews, providing tips for interactive classes and students engagement.
Director of Education
Interactive College of Technology
03.2005 - 03.2012
- Classes taught: ESL for adults and Computer Based classes. Motivated students and instilled in them desire to learn. Hands-on lessons included buddy systems, pair interviews, dramatic plays, 5-minute commercials, self-discovery posters, language labs and introduction of technology among others.
- Planned activities to assist with international students’ acculturation to include: multicultural/ educational/recreational activities, low-income assistance programs information, tutoring, internships, job placement assistance, career development and success skills workshops
- Own experience allowed me to empathize with students and build open relationships for counseling, academic advising and attendance tracking
- Developed an atmosphere for proactive students and exceeded company’s required 85% attendance, 70% academic achievement, and 60% graduation rate by 15% through daily student counseling and promotion of student involvement
- Fostered students' school ownership.
Volunteer
Holy Family Church
07.1998 - 04.2005
- Mother’s Day out program – gathered supplies, cut, colored and sang with children.
- Hispanic community interpreter.
- Stewardship: Developed, coordinated, implemented, supported, and evaluated plans and projects to promote awareness and accountability of parish’s talents, time, and treasure including annual festivals, conferences, public speeches, printed material, and financial reports
- Large Gifts Chairperson for the 4-year Diocesan Capital Campaign; which exceeded Galveston-Houston Archdiocesan quota by 39.3%, receiving $1.2 million in pledges.
Software Engineer/Project Manager
Bell Atlantic
06.1997 - 06.1998
- As project manager planned, organized, and implemented the legal entity name and new logo pre/post BA-NYNEX merger.
- Achieved objectives within requisite time, cost, and Legal Department requirements within Federal Regulations.
Professor Universidad de Los Andes
09.1993 - 11.1996
- Classes taught: Engineering Economics and Industrial Relations – applying real life examples.
- Developed, planned and executed marketing programs to promote the School of Engineering to the academic, private, public, and governmental sectors.
- As a result, obtained donations to create the Electrical Engineering Computer Lab.
Education
Bilingual Generalist EC – 6 -
Region 4 Alternative Certification Program
Houston, TX12.2013
Masters of Science - Engineering
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.1992
Skills
- Teacher of the Year - Stafford STEM Magnet Academy 2021-2022
- HAABSE Teacher of the Year - Stafford Chapter 2021-2022
- Teacher of the Year - Stafford MSD 2016-2017
- Carnegie Mellon University, The Robotics Institute – Certificate for 40 hours of participation
- Microsoft Office User Certified
- Interactive College of Technology “The Extra Effort” award: 2005, 2008, 2011
- School parent volunteer for 14 years at St Laurence Catholic School and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic, caring, fair, motivational, proven leadership, sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality and integrity
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Math & Science Teacher
Stafford STEM Magnet Academy
08.2013 - Current
Department Chair
Remington College
03.2012 - 08.2013
Director of Education
Interactive College of Technology
03.2005 - 03.2012
Volunteer
Holy Family Church
07.1998 - 04.2005
Software Engineer/Project Manager
Bell Atlantic
06.1997 - 06.1998
Professor Universidad de Los Andes
09.1993 - 11.1996
Bilingual Generalist EC – 6 -
Region 4 Alternative Certification Program
Masters of Science - Engineering
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
The Catholic University of America
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