Daisy L. Salinas
Spring,TX
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Summary
Certified Bilingual Educator with a Legacy Master Reading Teacher Certification. Highly qualified with a background in boosting students' literacy and developing positive classroom environments. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 15 years.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School 504/Dyslexia Teacher
Brownsville ISD
Brownsville , TX
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Created and managed 504 Accommodation plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Elementary 504/Dyslexia Teacher
Brownsville ISD
Brownsville, TX
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
TLI Grant Reading Specialist
Brownsville ISD- Martin Elementary
Brownsville, Texas
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
Reading Coach
Brownsville ISD- Ortiz Elementary
Brownsville, TX
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Participated in professional development activities to improve reading skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new reading techniques.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Collaborated with parents/guardians through regular telephone communication, workshops, and parent-teacher conferences.
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Brownsville ISD- Sharp Elementary, Pena Elementary
Brownsville, TX
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
San Antonio- Franklin Elementary
San Antonio, TX
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Integrated reading, math, social studies, and science into learning curricula geared to facilitate and successfully mainstream bilingual students
- Actively interacted with Resource specialists and Special Education department to create individualized educational plans for students with special needs
- Continuously produced excellent scores in the 3rd grade Reading and Math TAKS exams.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
San Antonio ISD -Collins Garden Elementary
San Antonio, TX
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Collaborated effectively in team-teaching with other colleagues to ensure student success
- Implemented and supplemented curriculum in a bilingual 3rd grade classroom
- Tutored and mentored 3rd grade students in preparation for TAKS.
Education
M.ED - Curriculum and Instruction, Master Reading
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Art - Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary Bilingual Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Skills
- Literacy Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Public Speaking Expertise
- Professional Development
- Response to Intervention Understanding
- Teacher Collaboration
Timeline
Middle School 504/Dyslexia Teacher
Brownsville ISD
09.2018 - 04.2021
Elementary 504/Dyslexia Teacher
Brownsville ISD
09.2015 - 09.2018
TLI Grant Reading Specialist
Brownsville ISD- Martin Elementary
08.2012 - 09.2015
Reading Coach
Brownsville ISD- Ortiz Elementary
10.2010 - 06.2011
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Brownsville ISD- Sharp Elementary, Pena Elementary
08.2009 - 10.2010
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
San Antonio- Franklin Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2009
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
San Antonio ISD -Collins Garden Elementary
01.2006 - 05.2006
M.ED - Curriculum and Instruction, Master Reading
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Art - Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary Bilingual Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Certification
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (EC-12)
Bilingual Teacher (EC-4)
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