Claudia Cortez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Create and establish a positive and welcoming environment where all children can learn and make mistakes. While building meaningful relationships and providing students with appropriate learning activities and real life learning experience, and aiming to help students reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially, while also developing skills necessary for success in society and college readiness. Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities, and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
- Creating detailed lesson plans aligned with the state curriculum, including objectives, activities, assessments, and differentiation strategies to cater to diverse learners
- Teaching assigned subjects using effective pedagogical methods, engaging students in active learning, and fostering a positive classroom environment
- Regularly monitoring student progress through formative and summative assessments, analyzing data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions
- Establishing clear classroom expectations, managing student behavior, and implementing positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a productive learning environment
- Maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates on student progress, conferences, and addressing concerns
- Working with colleagues to share best practices, plan interdisciplinary units, and support student needs across different subjects
- Actively participating in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational research and best practices
- Adhering to school policies and procedures, including attendance, grading policies, and reporting requirements
- Supporting students learning in both English and Spanish, depending on the school and grade level
- Integrating skills development for post-secondary success into curriculum and instruction
- Promoting positive student relationships and building resilience through dedicated activities and classroom practices
Elementary Teacher
Helen Ball Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Taught Kindergarten and currently teaching First grade, CT teacher in 1st grade
- Had the opportunity to loop with my students from Kinder through 1st grade
- SIT Representative for 1st grade, First grade leader
- UIL coach for Listening Skills 2017-2018
- Created and implemented lessons plans to increase student engagement and motivation
- Established open door policy improving communication and trust with students, parents and administrators
- Tutored during the Fall/Spring of 2017-18 1st and 2nd grade students
- Introduce highly individualized lesson plans using TRS to accommodate various learning styles among students
- Created and Administered assessments using TRS
- Teacher Mentor
- Trained in JCS
Intern
Purple Heart Elementary
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Promoted and followed cooperating teacher lead routines and procedures
- Assisting in the help of student learning and as well as facilitating their individual needs
- Aided the teacher in preparing class materials and activities for the following day
- Promoted and implemented strategies for student learning success
- Tested students for fluency
- Created and implemented lessons throughout the day
- Maintained a safe and healthy learning environment of about 22 students
Substitute Teacher
Clint ISD
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained a safe and healthy learning environment of about 22 students
- Followed teacher’s directions and procedures for the day
- Implemented learning strategies and classroom management
Child Care Provider
Region 19 Head-Start Program
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Played a leadership role in the child’s development and creativity; implementing the Early Head-start curriculum
- Created individual plans for each child and implemented goals set by parents and teacher
- Collaborated with parents through conferences for their child’s development learning
Education
M.D. - Educational Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX01.2020
Associates of Arts - Teaching EC-4
El Paso Community College
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - EC-6 Generalist
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TXSkills
- MS Word
- Excel
- MS Power-point
- Develop and Create School Assessments
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
- Canva
- Social Media apps
- Engagement strategies
- Parental communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Helen Ball Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2021
Intern
Purple Heart Elementary
07.2016 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher
Clint ISD
07.2016 - 11.2016
Child Care Provider
Region 19 Head-Start Program
10.2010 - 01.2012
M.D. - Educational Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associates of Arts - Teaching EC-4
El Paso Community College
Bachelor of Arts - EC-6 Generalist
The University of Texas At El Paso
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