Christie Riojaz
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Cuero,TX
Summary
Accomplished Elementary Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Cuero Independent School District
Cuero, Texas
03.2007 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Incorporated various technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock, TX
08.2004 - 05.2005
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Manor Independent School District Grades 2-5
Manor, TX
08.1993 - 05.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Texas Generalist Certification Grades EC-4
Bachelor of Science - Texas Elementary Certification Grades 1-8
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Tx12.1992
Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Strategies
- State Standards Adherence - TEKS
- Standardized Tests - DMAC
- District Standards
- Collaborative Environments - Intervention Groups/Small Groups
- Developing Social Skills
- Google Applications - Google Slides, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Etc
Certification
- Continuing education - ESL Certification (Manor ISD)
- Continuing education - Texas Gifted and Talented Endorsement (Manor ISD)
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Cuero Independent School District
03.2007 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2004 - 05.2005
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Manor Independent School District Grades 2-5
08.1993 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Texas Generalist Certification Grades EC-4
Bachelor of Science - Texas Elementary Certification Grades 1-8
Southwest Texas State University
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