Years of experience in education
Edith Maya
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher with 5+years of experience in teaching both English and Spanish speaking children aged 3-5 year old. Recognized for ability to develop and implement activities that improve students' learning strategies and discipline management techniques behavioral skills, as well as confidence and self-reliance. Ensure open communication with parents and administration regarding students' growth and well-being.
Overview
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Work History
PRE-K Bilingual Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored student progress in both [Math-Science] growth and [Language] fluency.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Increased students' understanding of [Spanish-English] through teaching in various languages.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Katy Independent School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05.2015
Skills
- Manage Classroom
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Special Assignments
- Learning Modalities
- Behavior Modeling
- Social Studies
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Language Skills
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Instruct Groups
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Positive Student Engagement
- Plan Lessons
- Staff Meetings
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Learning Environment
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Classroom Observation
- Positive Interactions
- Update Records
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Mrs.Charlotte Guilder
Principal
Youngblood Elementary
(281) 264-6200
Mrs. Lidia Teruel
Assistance Principal
Schmaltz elementary
(281) 685-6261
Mrs. Natasha Moses
Principal
Royal Early Childhood Center
(281) 934-3147
PD: They know me under my other name Maria Edith Ortiz
Timeline
PRE-K Bilingual Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Katy Independent School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
University of Houston - Downtown