Sylvia Downey
El Paso,TX
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual and Monolingual Elementary Teacher
SISD
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Bilingual Teacher
Clint Independent School District
06.2006 - 06.2020
- Instruct 25-30 students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavior and academic progress.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Monitored student progress in both English growth and Spanish fluency.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
6th Grade Teacher
YISD
06.1995 - 06.2005
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Instructed middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- 5th-6th Grade Teacher
- Reduced behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing consistent disciplinary strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning strategies in the classroom, encouraging critical thinking skills among students through open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks.
- Actively participated in school-wide committees focused on improving overall campus culture, fostering collaboration between educators for enhanced student experiences.
Education
Alternative Certification - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX06-1995
Bachelor of Science - Medical Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1994
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.1988
Skills
- Knowledge of industry best practices
- Educational technology
- Academic success
- Bilingual English-Spanish communication
- Tailored instruction
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Effective classroom management
- Effective technology integration
- Effective classroom management
Timeline
Bilingual and Monolingual Elementary Teacher
SISD
06.2020 - 06.2025
Bilingual Teacher
Clint Independent School District
06.2006 - 06.2020
6th Grade Teacher
YISD
06.1995 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
El Paso Community College
Alternative Certification - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Medical Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
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