Crystal Cortez
Seabrook,TX
Summary
A 7 year experienced Mathematics and Science teacher with a passion to promoting student learning and individual growth. 2 year Mathematics Interventionist committed to providing all students with the necessary tools and accommodations to achieve academic goals. Dedicated in supporting hands-on lessons and learning, while also maintaining a safe, warm and structured classroom environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Interventionist
Clear Creek ISD- League City Elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Developed interventions for students (2nd through 5th grade) currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Taught hands-on math skills to individual and small groups.
- Planned with teachers weekly for small group instruction.
3rd Grade Teacher
Dickinson ISD- K.E. Little Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Developed hands-on engaging lessons in Math, Science and Social Studies content areas.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills and set goals.
- Met regularly with students and parents to discuss academic progress and built positive relationships.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs in all areas taught.
- Maintained a well- controlled classroom by setting standards/expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Kept and open communication with parents about student behaviors and needs.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores.
- Collaborated with grade level team on creating lessons that are rigor and align to the TEKS and district standards.
- Administered state test.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2007
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX07.2004
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Testing and grading
- Standardized Testing
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Visual Representations
- Bilingual (fluent in Spanish)
Leadership Experience & Certifications
- 3 time Mentor Teacher to University of Houston- Clear Lake student teachers.
- Active Parent Girl Scout Leader
- EC-4th Generalist
Timeline
Math Interventionist
Clear Creek ISD- League City Elementary
01.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Dickinson ISD- K.E. Little Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Jacinto College District
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