DeOnna Alvizo
Adkins,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking a position at Valor to leverage service skills, educational background, and life experiences for campus and individual growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
ECISD
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods to ensure academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum units that meet diverse learner needs.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching practices and enhancing educational strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
SAISD Educator
San Antonio ISD
08.2015 - Current
- SUBSITURE (2015-2016)
- Instructional Assistant (2017-2018) - Met all current goals for SPED and Dyslexia students on my roster
- Teacher 5th and 6th -2018- Increased 5th grades reading levels with the utilization of small groups and Reading Mastery program by 80% of scholars. Started a STEP Team (student leadership).
- Teacher 3rd -2019-2020- Recognized as Rising Star within the District, awarded Best Classroom Management and most growth on MAPS for grade level.
- Teacher 4th 2020-2021- Served as grade level ACT (leader) and CLT (campus leadership team). Lead 2 professional development, incorporating technology and reading as we prepare for STAAR without constant usage of forcing passages and the other actively monitoring/engaging/managing behavior within a classroom.
- Teacher 3rd 2021-2022- Recognized as the 3rd Grade best class for behavior and classroom management, 96% of students met and passed MAPS goal MOY and EOY (the 4% that did not reach was due to lack of attendance).
Bakery Specialist/Designer
H-E-B
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Receive and log orders for various pastries and confectionaries
- Inventory management to ensure all resources needed daily are available
- Create production charts in Microsoft Excel
- Delegation and appropriation of duties for staff
- Verify and process online orders through proprietary system
- Ensure that the facility is following all ordinances and health codes
- Charged with sales lead position for special events and holidays
Assistant Manager
CiCi’s Pizza
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Inventory management to ensure all resources needed daily are available
- Ensure proper training of staff to adhere to company and industry guidelines
- Provide friendly and attentive face-to-face customer service
- Receive and log phone orders for proper and expedient processing
- Scheduling of employees to ensure proper coverage for shifts
- Conduct motivational and instructional meetings
- Collaborate with staff on ways to generate new customers and retain current patrons
Education
Masters - Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York05-2020
Bachelors - Criminal Justice/Forensic Science
Texas A&M University
05-2018
Associate - Applied Science
San Antonio College
05-2016
Skills
- Classroom behavior management
- Highly flexible
- Curriculum implementation and Data driven Adjustment
- Advanced spreadsheet management
- Basic Spanish communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Grant writing and securing classroom resources
- 3D printing and hands-on learning initiatives
Accomplishments
TEA Teacher Allotment Exemplary
Teacher of the Year
Rising STAR Award
+95% of student MAPS Growth
Timeline
General Education Teacher
ECISD
08.2022 - Current
SAISD Educator
San Antonio ISD
08.2015 - Current
Bakery Specialist/Designer
H-E-B
05.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Manager
CiCi’s Pizza
08.2008 - 09.2011
Bachelors - Criminal Justice/Forensic Science
Texas A&M University
Masters - Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Associate - Applied Science
San Antonio College