DOMINI BATISTA
Houston
Summary
Dynamic instructional leader and Dean of Multilingual Education with over 7 years of experience dedicated to enhancing the achievement of Emergent Bilingual students. Expertise in driving TELPAS growth, launching innovative multilingual programs, and strengthening Tier 1 instruction through data-driven methodologies. Recognized for a strong commitment to developing educators, fostering family engagement, and cultivating inclusive, high-performing school communities. Passionate about creating equitable learning environments that empower all students to succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multilingual Specialist
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented strategic EB programming and instructional coaching to enhance campus TELPAS growth from 26% to 42% over three years.
- Developed comprehensive multilingual systems as a founding team member, partnering with leadership to create structures for instructional compliance and progress tracking.
- Mentored 7 educators, including 2 content specialists, in sheltered instruction professional development to enhance instructional practices.
- Directed TELPAS and LPAC implementation to ensure compliance and enhance educational standards.
- Used BOY/MOY/EOY data to drive small-group instruction, intervention planning, and student progress monitoring.
- Implemented backward planning to coordinate major initiatives, including TELPAS LPACs testing logistics and professional development cycles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Designed and executed family engagement initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Collaborated with campus leadership to enhance tier 1 instruction and elevate student outcomes.
Math Teacher | Department Chair
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Served as Founding 2nd Grade Math Teacher for an all-Emergent Bilingual classroom, designing and delivering daily instruction aligned to TEKS while differentiating for language proficiency levels.
- Promoted to Department Chair, leading grade-level instructional planning and supporting teacher development.
- Increased student assessment performance by 20% through data-driven lesson planning, targeted EB supports, and consistent instructional coaching.
- Led grade-level teams through planning cycles, lesson internalization, and instructional feedback to strengthen classroom practice.
- Created and led an after-school family academic support group, meeting with families twice weekly after school to teach strategies for supporting homework and academic growth, empowering caregivers with practical tools to support their scholars at home.
- Selected as Regional Professional Learning Facilitator, supporting onboarding and instructional growth for 30 teachers and contributing to a 30% increase in teacher readiness within the first 21 days.
- Served as Regional Google Champion, increasing teacher adoption of digital instructional tools by 35% through lesson modeling and targeted technology coaching.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05.2018
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Family collaboration
- Educator development
- Performance monitoring
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Multilingual teaching expertise
- TELPAS and LPAC oversight
Certification
Texas Reading Academy
TESOL/ESL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Certifications: Texas Reading Academies, TESOL/ESL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Multilingual Specialist
Kipp Texas Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
Math Teacher | Department Chair
Kipp Texas Public Schools
05.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Framingham State University