Claudia Padilla
McAllen,TX
Summary
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs. Resourceful Educator experienced in developing and cultivating learning environments for students to build confidence and enhance knowledge. Driven to ensure students meet educational goals within timeframe allotted. Studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching History and Math using modern methodologies. Successful at maintaining positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. Practiced Teacher with 16 years of experience implementing Math and History curriculum in classrooms. Recognized for excellence in supporting development of culturally diverse student population and developing individualized plans for various learning levels. Proven background improving student literacy and math levels through innovative activities and lesson plans.
Driven Curriculum Writer with 7 years of experience in education. Skilled at Learning management systems such as Google Classroom and online learning platforms in day-to-day classroom use. Committed to long-term district success through closely monitoring student and employee progress.
Skilled Educators make hard decisions effectively and train teachers on new curriculum implementation. Successful at budgeting and working towards strict deadlines.
Highly-adaptable curriculum development professional with 7 years of success playing an instrumental role in building talented teams. Proficient in providing planning, development, and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of staff with the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods.
Dedicated Curriculum Coordinator well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Proven history of implementing innovative plans for optimized learning and retention.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Writer
Mission CISD
- Worked with School District's Curriculum Coordinator to determine course needs and set frameworks
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
Teacher Leader
Mission CISD
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Educator
Mission CISD
09.2003 - Current
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences
- Oversaw and directed parent conferences, lesson plans and classroom activities
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline
- Tested students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching
- Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance
- Assessed each student's grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery
- Led and educated individuals during classes and summer activities
- Enhanced learning experience using various types of equipment and aids
- Provided positive and welcoming experience when collaborating with adults and children
- Managed and organized class records and reports
- Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Participated in educational workshops to learn new techniques to bolster student participation in class
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Instructed students in complex concepts by using easy-to-understand terms and repetitive exercises to learn as well as master content
- Increased classroom participation through effectively adapting teaching methods to student needs
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction
- Used technology-based lessons and teacher created materials to engage students during class lectures
- Created positive learning atmosphere by incorporating positive actions such as problem-solving, decision-making, and thinking skills embedded into classroom lessons
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals
- Taught Math and History to diverse class of 30 students per class period
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects
- Designed lesson plans for 7th grade students to increase interest in history classes
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Followed established course outline to prepare lessons and convey information and enhance understanding of materials
- Kept classroom focused on academic and intellectual discussions to further students' critical thinking skills as well as understanding of materials presented
- Collect data with Summative exams given at the end of unit or end of each Six Week Reporting period
- Collect information on Unit or Sub-Unit Performance Assessments/Projects that take several weeks also become a source of information
- This data is looked at as a reflection of the student's or group's learning
- This data is sometimes considered more an indicator of the effectiveness of the teaching of the material or the class' ability to comprehend that level of information
- Regularly identify, collect, review, and analyze data to monitor student academic progress
- Analyze and review data in a timely, thorough, accurate, and appropriate manner, both individually and with colleagues, to monitor student learning
- Utilize data collected and analyzed to inform teacher's of their instructional strategies and to adjust short-and-long term plans accordingly
- Interpret the results of standardized test scores for current students such as Benchmarks and the previous school year's STAAR exam scores
- Utilize standardized testing results along with other data (e.g., in-class assignments and observations) when making instructional decisions for classroom lessons and tutoring.
Education
Some College (No Degree) in Education - Alternative Certification Program in Education
University of Texas - Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-2006
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts -
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student interaction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Knowledge in ELAR, Math, and History subjects
- Tutoring and coaching
- Course material development
- Quizzes, tests and exams
- Team collaboration
- Title I knowledge
- Tutoring and after school help
- Positive student engagement
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Classroom discipline
- Special needs students
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Standardized testing techniques
- Learning assessments
- Gathering data
- Analyzing assessment data/results
- Effective listening
- Technology Integration
- Multimedia integration
- Teacher observation
- Standardized Testing
- Instructional Strategies
- Subject matter expertise
- Data Analysis
- Online learning platforms
- Instructional Presentations
- Course Planning
- Digital learning platforms
- Instructional Best Practices
- Curriculum Design
Certification
- Alternative Teacher Certification in Elementary Education and Secondary Education (K - 8th).
- Elementary Teacher Certification
- Middle Grades Teacher Certification
- State Teacher Certification
- Alternative Teacher Certification
Additionalinformation
2008, 2011, Coordinates and manages team activities, and events such as field days, parent conferences, grade-level functions, and vertical articulation activities. Requests and monitors the use of supplies and materials. Schedules and conducts team meetings., 2018, present, Experience in curriculum writing at the district level. Strong writing skills in grade-level TEKS based curriculum. Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and deliverables. Use of Google Drive
Timeline
Educator
Mission CISD
09.2003 - Current
Curriculum Writer
Mission CISD
Teacher Leader
Mission CISD
- Alternative Teacher Certification in Elementary Education and Secondary Education (K - 8th).
- Elementary Teacher Certification
- Middle Grades Teacher Certification
- State Teacher Certification
- Alternative Teacher Certification
Some College (No Degree) in Education - Alternative Certification Program in Education
University of Texas - Pan American
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts -
University of Houston
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