DALIA Baker
Content Interventionist
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educational leader with a strong background as an instructional coach and teacher, seeking the position of Assistant Principal to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to advocating for emergent bilinguals and students requiring social-emotional support, while mentoring and equipping teachers with evidence-based instructional strategies and curriculum to drive academic excellence and holistic development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Bilingual Reading Content Interventionist
Austin ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted interventions outside the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Improved student engagement by implementing targeted intervention strategies and personalized learning plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in educational interventions and instructional methods.
Bilingual Instructional Coach/Reading Interventionist
Austin ISD
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Plan, create, and conduct district and campus Professional Learning
- Campus Facilitator for MAP Growth, School City and STETSON Training
- Assist district in evaluating Dual Language programming implementation and effectiveness of resources
- Teach, model, and facilitate research-based best practices within the school's instructional program
- Assist teachers in planning rigorous standards-based lessons and assessments
- Implement coaching cycles to support teachers to plan, deliver, and reflect on instruction
- Child Study Team Chair: Facilitated eCST meetings
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
Itinerant Dyslexia Contact Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Implemented direct dyslexia services with fidelity
- Conducted semi-monthly progress monitoring and collected benchmark data three times a year; adjusted instruction based upon data
- Provided professional development and guidance to campus staff on dyslexia, the dyslexia and/or dysgraphia evaluation referral process, and identification
- Served in a consultative role to campus Problem Solving Support Team regarding dyslexia/dysgraphia
- Conducted 504 dyslexia/dysgraphia initial evaluations and reevaluations
Literacy Achievement Academies Presenter
Texas Education Agency-Region One Resource Center
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Presented Literacy Achievement Academies to train teachers in evidence-based, effective, and systematic instructional practices
- Presented Literacy Achievement Academies in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing
- Presented Literacy Achievement Academies that promoted literacy development, including reading comprehension and inferential and critical thinking, and writing development
- The academy emphasized differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students, including struggling learners and English language learners
TLI Instructional Coach/Dyslexia Specialist
McAuliffe Elementary-McAllen ISD
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented Herman Method and Esperanza dyslexia programs with fidelity
- Conducted dyslexia/dysgraphia screeners, evaluations and reevaluations
- Assisted campus staff in analyzing academic achievement data and other tools to formulate instructional plans for students with dyslexia/dysgraphia
- Assisted and collaborated with campus staff in implementing effective intervention plans for students with dyslexia/dysgraphia
- Guided campus 504 coordinators to ensure understanding and compliance of state and federal guidelines regarding dyslexia/dysgraphia
- Presented and facilitated professional development about dyslexia/dysgraphia to campus and district level staff
- Supported campus professional learning communities and differentiated instruction in accordance with Texas Literacy Initiative grant guidelines
- Developed and implemented instructional modeling system across grade levels to promote peer coaching
- Analyzed district and state assessment data to align instruction
- Fostered an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and student achievement
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Fields Elementary-McAllen ISD
08.2014 - 05.2015
- As a grade level chair, collaborated with team members and TLI coach to develop and implement reading and writing workshops
- Encouraged development of daily habits of reading, writing, and student collaboration through a series of literacy tasks extrapolated from The Daily 5
- Implemented Lucy Calkins' Unit of Study for Teaching Writing Grades 3-5 across grade-levels, creating spiraled curriculum through student writing workshops
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Anne Frank Elementary-Dallas ISD
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Served as designated mentor for fellow teachers to provide guidance regarding curriculum, best practices, and classroom management systems
- Utilized classroom data in conjunction with research based best practices to develop individualized student instruction
- Implemented effective professional learning strategies acquired at 2013 Lead4ward Conference in Dallas, Texas
Second and Third Grade Teacher
William H. Elementary-Fairfax County P.S.
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Effectively provided differentiated instruction to students from over ten different countries, while maintaining a safe, interactive environment that allowed students to make significant academic gains
- Undertook and completed 35 hours of continuing education coursework, including but not limited to, Upper Grade Guided Reading, Powerful Reading Instruction in Grades 2-3, Exploring Word Study, and Kagan Cooperative Learning
Second Grade Teacher
Mount Eagle Elementary-Fairfax County P.S.
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Worked within a Professional Learning Community to design and implement second grade curriculum around a balanced literacy approach
- Participated in mentoring program designed for at-risk students
Second Grade Teacher
J.B. Passmore Elementary-Northside ISD
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Participated in team planning and implementation of second grade curriculum, which encouraged active, creative learning through use of student centered lessons
- Served on Reading and Language Arts Committee
Bilingual Second Grade Teacher
Singleterry Elementary-Donna ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Developed and oversaw implementation of second grade lesson plans
- Served on Bilingual Taskforce assessing bilingual program and material effectiveness
Education
College of Education - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 05.2001 - 2002.12
Skills
Leadership
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate Bilingual Generalist-Spanish Grades EC-4
Timeline
Bilingual Reading Content Interventionist
Austin ISD
08.2024 - Current
Bilingual Instructional Coach/Reading Interventionist
Austin ISD
08.2018 - 05.2024
Itinerant Dyslexia Contact Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2016 - 08.2018
Literacy Achievement Academies Presenter
Texas Education Agency-Region One Resource Center
06.2016 - 06.2018
TLI Instructional Coach/Dyslexia Specialist
McAuliffe Elementary-McAllen ISD
08.2015 - 06.2016
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Fields Elementary-McAllen ISD
08.2014 - 05.2015
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Anne Frank Elementary-Dallas ISD
08.2012 - 02.2014
Second and Third Grade Teacher
William H. Elementary-Fairfax County P.S.
08.2008 - 06.2012
Second Grade Teacher
Mount Eagle Elementary-Fairfax County P.S.
08.2005 - 06.2008
Second Grade Teacher
J.B. Passmore Elementary-Northside ISD
08.2004 - 05.2005
Bilingual Second Grade Teacher
Singleterry Elementary-Donna ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
College of Education - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
05.2001 - 2002.12
Texas Educator Certificate Bilingual Generalist-Spanish Grades EC-4
Virginia Collegiate Professional License Early/Primary Education PreK-3
Basic Language Skills Introductory Course/Rawson Sanders Institute
Esperanza-Spanish Language Program
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