Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Education

DARLENE CORALIZ VAZQUEZ

FWISD
Dallas,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
21
Years of experience

Dynamic and results-driven Elementary School Teacher with over a decade of comprehensive classroom experience across various subjects and grade levels, specializing in child development and learning. Proven expertise in team building and fostering collaboration, leading to significant advancements in student and staff performance objectives. Recognized for exceptional crisis response skills and meticulous activity planning, alongside a strong background as an Instructional Writing Coach and motivational leader. Equipped with specialized knowledge in dyslexia and special education, dedicated to enhancing academic outcomes and driving quality improvements in educational processes.

Work History

4th Grade Dual Language

3 Months
FWISD | 07.2026 - Current
  • Exhibited strong personal responsibility by managing tasks independently and ensuring quality results.
  • Successfully managed multiple tasks in fast-paced settings to ensure efficient operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team to drive success.
  • Quickly learned new processes and adapted to situations to enhance team performance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Dyslexia practitioner middle/elementary

6 Years 11 Months
DISD | 08.2019 - 07.2026
  • Establish foundation for reading, spelling and handwriting
  • Address gaps through word study for struggling readers
  • Provide intensive instruction for the most challenged reader
  • Professional development for staff and parents to create awareness or the life-long condition
  • Provide knowledge and tips to help students with reading

Instructional Writing Coach/7th grade teacher

2 Months
Walker Middle School DISD | 08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Adapted and implemented writing curriculum for middle school students to enhance engagement and comprehension.
  • Mentored teachers and students with hands-on, dynamic, and energetic support.
  • Implemented technology-driven lessons in synchronous and asynchronous formats to enhance classroom engagement.
  • School wide initiative journal writing portfolio based on assigned novels by grad level.

Instructional Writing Coach - bilingual teacher

4 Years 11 Months
Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School DISD | 08.2014 - 07.2019
  • Instructional Writing Coach for two consecutive years, grade level chair and full-time fourth grade bilingual teacher
  • Developed action plan for Writing school wide
  • Observe, supervise and evaluate teachers to further school vision of excellence in the School wide Writing Initiative
  • Assist with curriculum development, instructional strategies and lesson planning and oversee classroom activities, model instruction and the writing process in classrooms, creating an environment conducive to students learning the writing process.
  • Facilitate professional development experiences for faculty to support excellence throughout the school for Writing.
  • Teach a bilingual classroom Reading, Writing and Social Studies Staar test grade -Ability to work with students that have behavioral issues.
  • Ability to work with students that have a big gap deficiency in the English language.
  • Applied progressive teaching principles to three classes of 29 students, improving standardized tests scores from 0% passing to a 53%on Staar Writing first year upon arrival.
  • Directed a Summer Writing Program
  • Internship in the summer as an assistant principal on campus

2nd grade bilingual teacher

2 Years 11 Months
Dorado Academy | 08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Create lesson plans, tests and daily assessments.
  • Maintain an open communication with parents and teachers.
  • Teachers second grade level self-contained focused with a constructionist approach - program to transition students from the Spanish to the English language

1st grade bilingual teacher

2 Years 11 Months
American School | 08.2006 - 07.2009
  • Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
  • Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
  • Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher / self contained span

11 Months
Colegio Jardin | 08.2005 - 07.2006
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to foster student learning and participation.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance classroom engagement and improve student comprehension.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, tailoring instruction to meet individual learning needs.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to create supportive learning environments that promote student success.

Education

Ph.D. - Education Innovation

CEVvi | San Juanito Escobedo Jalisco, Mexico | 05.2028

Special Education Supplemental - Special Education

Dallas | Dallas, TX | 05.2026

Dyslexia Practitioner - Education

Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner | Dallas, TX | 01.2020

Dyslexia Practitioner - Dyslexia

Wilson Language Academy Language Training | Dallas, Tx | 01.2020

Principal Certification - Education Administration

Lamar University | Beaumont, TX, United States | 07.2017

Bilingual Certification - Education

Bilingual Certification | Dallas, Tx | 01.2014

Masters Degree - English as a Second Language

San Juan, PR | 01.2013
Cambridge College Puerto Rico Regional Center

Bachelors degree - Elementary Education

American University of Puerto Rico | Bayamon, RR | 01.2004

American Uni.

Skills

Active participation in SBDM committee
UIL competitions
multi-cultural committee
grade-level committee
Excellent classroom management Teaching
tutoring and counseling
Experience working with student with academic difficulties as far as reading and writing
Effectively work with parents
Proofreading/editing compositions Curriculum development
Motivating students
Interactive teaching/learning
Innovative lesson planning
Essay writing technique development
Team collaboration
Professional demeanor
Behavioral improvements
Behavior modification
Conflict resolution
Data analysis and reporting
Data-driven instruction

Certification

Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, Wilson Language Academy Language Training, Principal Certification, administration, Bilingual Certification, Special Education Supplemental Certification, Cordova & Fernos Congressional White House Internship Program

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

4th Grade Dual Language

FWISD
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Dyslexia practitioner middle/elementary

DISD
08.2019 - 07.2026Read More

Instructional Writing Coach/7th grade teacher

Walker Middle School DISD
08.2019 - 10.2019Read More

Instructional Writing Coach - bilingual teacher

Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School DISD
08.2014 - 07.2019Read More

2nd grade bilingual teacher

Dorado Academy
08.2010 - 07.2013Read More

1st grade bilingual teacher

American School
08.2006 - 07.2009Read More

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher / self contained span

Colegio Jardin
08.2005 - 07.2006Read More

Masters Degree from English as a Second Language
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CEVvi

Ph.D. from Education Innovation
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Dallas

Special Education Supplemental from Special Education
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Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner

Dyslexia Practitioner from Education
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Wilson Language Academy Language Training

Dyslexia Practitioner from Dyslexia
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Lamar University

Principal Certification from Education Administration
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Bilingual Certification

Bilingual Certification from Education
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American University of Puerto Rico

Bachelors degree from Elementary Education
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