Christy Alvarado
Kempner
Summary
I am a dynamic educator with proven expertise in intervention planning and multicultural competence, honed across roles from ESL Interventionist at KISD to First Grade Teacher at LISD. I have excelled in fostering student engagement and progress through collaborative teamwork and continuous professional development. I am skilled in data analysis and progress monitoring to help students achieve significantly in thier education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Interventionist
KISD
08.2021 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Utilized technology tools effectively to enhance instruction delivery during intervention sessions while maintaining a high level of student engagement.
- LPAC responcibilities
First Grade Teacher
LISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Preschool Teacher
KISD
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
In Home Day Care and Tutoring
Self
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently in an environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lego Robotics Teacher
Tarrant County College
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Inspired creativity among students by encouraging innovation during project-building sessions while emphasizing the importance of teamwork in a collaborative setting.
- Incorporated guest speakers from local tech companies into lessons, exposing students to potential career paths within the field of robotics.
- Led classes focused on specific aspects of robotics engineering, providing additional opportunities for interested students to explore their passions further.
- Established a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas related to robotics topics.
- Enhanced student understanding of robotics by incorporating hands-on projects and real-world applications.
First Grade/Dual Language/ESL
Saginaw ISD
08.2005 - 05.2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Science - Academic Advising
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2005
Associate of Arts - Art
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2002
Skills
- Continuous professional development
- Progress monitoring
- LPAC
- Standardized testing
- Group instruction
- Activity development
- Multicultural competence
- Intervention planning
- Family education
- Collaborative teamwork
- Scheduling
- Data collection and analysis
Timeline
ESL Interventionist
KISD
08.2021 - Current
First Grade Teacher
LISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
Preschool Teacher
KISD
10.2018 - 05.2019
In Home Day Care and Tutoring
Self
08.2015 - 05.2016
Lego Robotics Teacher
Tarrant County College
05.2015 - 07.2015
First Grade/Dual Language/ESL
Saginaw ISD
08.2005 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Academic Advising
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - Art
Tarrant County College
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