Deborah Cano
La Feria,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator from Mercedes ISD, adept in curriculum implementation and fostering interpersonal relationships. Excelled in enhancing student outcomes through individualized learning and collaborative teamwork, achieving significant progress in bilingual education and support for students with learning disabilities. Demonstrated proficiency in lesson plan development and parent-teacher communication, contributing to a supportive and achievement-oriented learning environment. Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Mercedes ISD
09.2021 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Homebound Teacher
Mercedes ISD
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Middle School Bilingual Educator
Mercedes ISD
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Enhanced student language skills through immersive bilingual instruction techniques
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop best practices for bilingual education in the school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.1997
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Lesson Planning
- Student assessment
- Test Administration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Individualized Learning
- Safety awareness
Certification
Bilingual/ESL Certification
Special Education Supplemental Certification
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Mercedes ISD
09.2021 - Current
Homebound Teacher
Mercedes ISD
10.2010 - 09.2021
Middle School Bilingual Educator
Mercedes ISD
08.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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