Denise Salazar
Austin
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Del Valle ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Adjunct Instructor
O.L. Slaton Middle School
10.2023 - 05.2024
- As an adjunct instructor at O.L. Slaton, my primary responsibility is to support the educational goals of the middle school by providing specialized instruction in RLA to middle school students.
- I collaborate closely with my teammates to develop curriculum, implement effective teaching strategies, and assess student progress.
Paraprofessional
O.L. Slaton Middle School
08.2021 - 09.2023
- I worked closely with special education teachers, support staff, and administrators to help the students succeed.
- We implement behavior management strategies, conduct functional behavior assessments, and develop behavior intervention plans to address challenging behaviors and support students' social-emotional growth.
Education
Bachelor - Human Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas12.2023
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Student Engagement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cultural Competence
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Individualized instruction
Timeline
English Teacher
Del Valle ISD
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
O.L. Slaton Middle School
10.2023 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
O.L. Slaton Middle School
08.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor - Human Science
Texas Tech University
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