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Claudia Diaz Busti

Claudia Diaz Busti

Spring

Summary

With a dynamic teaching career spanning 7 years within SPRING ISD, I've honed my bilingual instruction skills across various grade levels, including Pre-K, 2nd, 3rd, and presently 4th grade. My teaching journey has been marked by a fervent dedication to empowering young minds through immersive learning experiences. My approach to education is underpinned by a blend of passion, responsibility, and a deep-seated commitment to embodying the qualities of an exceptional educator. By fostering a culture of inclusivity, curiosity, and academic rigor, I aim to inspire a lifelong love for learning in all my students. Dynamic bilingual teacher with a proven ability to engage students through creative lesson planning and active listening. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes language acquisition and social-emotional growth. I am a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Designated Teacher at the Master level, recognized for exceptional instructional effectiveness and student growth. I am a passionate bilingual educator with extensive experience teaching elementary students in diverse, Title I school settings. I specialize in creating engaging, rigorous lessons in both English and Spanish while building a strong classroom culture where all students feel seen, supported, and challenged.

I hold a Master’s degree in Teacher Leadership, which strengthens my ability to lead, collaborate, and support both students and colleagues in achieving high levels of success. My approach is rooted in differentiation, data-driven instruction, and culturally responsive teaching to meet the needs of every learner, especially English language learners.

I take pride in fostering student confidence, academic growth, and a love of learning, while maintaining high expectations and strong relationships with families and colleagues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

McNabb Elementary
Spring
08.2024 - Current
  • Serving as a 4th grade bilingual teacher since 2024, delivering rigorous instruction in both English and Spanish.
  • During the current school year, taught 4th and 5th grade reading, alternating between curricula to support diverse student needs and ensure alignment across grade levels.
  • At the beginning of the school year, transitioned back to a self-contained classroom, providing instruction across multiple subject areas.
  • Implement differentiated, data-driven instruction to support English language learners and promote student growth.
  • Foster a positive classroom culture that emphasizes high expectations, engagement, and strong relationships.

Interim Bilingual Teacher

Mcnabb Elementary School
Spring Texas
08.2021 - Current
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
  • Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
  • Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
  • Wrote exams to monitor classroom success and growth.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for reading, Math , science social studies, speaking, writing, and listening.
  • Tracked class attendance and student progress.
  • Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.
  • Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic performance and goals.
  • Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.

Second Grade Bilingual Teacher

Mcnabb Elementary
Spring
01.2021 - Current
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Used exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
  • Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

Spring ISD
Spring
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • As a bilingual kindergarten teacher in SPRING ISD, my role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities tailored to meet the unique needs of young learners navigating their first year of formal education. Each day, I embark on a journey to create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment where language acquisition and foundational skills development are seamlessly woven together. I design and implement comprehensive lesson plans that integrate language instruction in both English and Spanish, catering to the linguistic diversity of my students. Through interactive activities, games, and hands-on experiences, I foster language development, literacy skills, numeracy concepts, and social-emotional growth. Moreover, I collaborate closely with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on their child's progress and offering resources to support continued learning at home. Beyond academics, I prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive classroom community where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to explore their potential.
  • Developed assessments to measure student progress in learning Spanish.
  • Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks with the language.
  • Encouraged student participation through pair work and individual projects.
  • Utilized various teaching methods including audio and visual aids, worksheets, games and songs to engage students.
  • Assisted English learners with developing their English language proficiency while maintaining their native language fluency.
  • Conducted parent conferences to discuss student progress in learning Spanish.
  • Evaluated student performance data from standardized tests and designed strategies for improvement.

Grade 3 Substitute Teacher

Mcnabb Elementary
Spring
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.

Substitute Teacher 2 Grade Bilingual

Mcnabb Elementary
Spring
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Documented student growth, development and understanding using outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Universal Studies

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2022

Associate of Arts - of Teaching

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
05.2021

Associate of Arts - ARTS oF TEACHING

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
05.2021

M.D. - Teacher Leadership

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group Instruction
  • Guided Reading
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Blackboard
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Instructing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Writing
  • Patient
  • Loving
  • Open minded
  • On time
  • Creative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work very well with others
  • Love kids

Timeline

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

McNabb Elementary
08.2024 - Current

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

Spring ISD
08.2024 - 06.2025

Interim Bilingual Teacher

Mcnabb Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Second Grade Bilingual Teacher

Mcnabb Elementary
01.2021 - Current

Grade 3 Substitute Teacher

Mcnabb Elementary
08.2020 - 12.2020

Substitute Teacher 2 Grade Bilingual

Mcnabb Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts -

Lamar University

Associate of Applied Science - Universal Studies

Lamar University

Associate of Arts - of Teaching

Lone Star College System

Associate of Arts - ARTS oF TEACHING

Lone Star College System

M.D. - Teacher Leadership

Lamar University
Claudia Diaz Busti