Dana Solis
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated and responsive with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RISE Teacher
IDEA Quest Academy & College
Edinburg, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Review learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Facilitated ARD meetings with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
RISE Co-Teacher
IDEA Quest Academy
Edinburg, TX
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
Substitute School Teacher
ECISD
Edinburg, TX
10.2021 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
ECISD Harwell Middle School
Edinburg, TX
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Accepted as permanent substitute teacher for science classroom based on excellent work ethic and trusted performance.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Special Education EC-12 Certificate
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX08.2022
Associates of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2021
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TX06.2019
Skills
- Experience working with students with different disabilities and needs (K-5th)
- Knowledge and skills in all core content areas
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Behavioral intervention
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trained
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Large Caseloads
- IEP planning and Frontline System Experience
- Multitasking and organization, group instruction, assigning and grading work, classroom and activity supervision, enforcing classroom rules, classroom management, and individualized care
References
- Blanca Garza | IDEA Quest Academy Principal | blanca.garza1@ideapublicschools.org
- Marta Perez | Educational Diagnostician | marta.perez@ideapublicschools.org
- Valerie Jimenez | IDEA BCBA | valerie.jimenez@ideapublicschools.org
- Tania Gutierrez | Occupational Therapist | tania.gutierrez@ideapublicschools.org
- Marilyn Rivera | Special Education Teacher | marilyn.river01@ideapublicschools.org
- Arnold Guerrero | Special Education Teacher | arnold.guerrero@ideapublicschools.org
- Samantha Reyna | Kinder Co-Teacher | samantha.reyna@ideapublicschools.org
Timeline
RISE Teacher
IDEA Quest Academy & College
11.2023 - Current
RISE Co-Teacher
IDEA Quest Academy
10.2023 - 11.2023
Permanent Substitute Teacher
ECISD Harwell Middle School
12.2021 - 02.2022
Substitute School Teacher
ECISD
10.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associates of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Special Education EC-12 Certificate
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