Eliana Salazar
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator seeking a position as an elementary general education teacher to foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and staff. Committed to utilizing creativity and evidence-based practices to support students' academic and developmental growth in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
PreK4SA North Center
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Implemented the HighScope curriculum in alignment with Pre-K guidelines and Key Developmental Indicators (KDIs).
- Designed and delivered developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children's interests.
- Assessed children's developmental progress across all domains using anecdotal notes and formal tools such as the GOLD assessment.
- Facilitated learning through structured daily schedules, including large group, small group, book time, and shared writing.
- Maintained a dynamic, interest-based classroom environment to support engagement and exploration.
- Completed PLAFFP documentation for ARD meetings to support individualized education planning.
- Integrated health and nutrition programs such as Chef and So Healthy into classroom activities.
- Represented the program at open houses by engaging with incoming families and communicating key aspects of the curriculum and school environment.
- Served on the Teacher Leader Committee, acting as a liaison between staff and administration by presenting colleagues' concerns, feedback, and suggestions to corporate leadership.
- Co-facilitated a social-emotional development cohort with peers, researching best practices and strategies for partnering with families to support children's growth.
Long Term Substitute 5th Grade
Edgewood Independent School District
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Attended professional developments, ARD meetings, team planning, and team meetings.
- Completed progress reports, and report cards.
- Analyzed Science, Mathematics, and Reading Benchmark data and assisted with action plan.
- Maintained communication with parents and staff on students progress.
- Remained available for other substitute needs in various classrooms after long term position.
Student Teacher - 5th Grade
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2018
- Taught, assisted, and observed 5th grade.
- Adapted and modified instruction to meet student's style of learning.
- Planned and prepared 2 social studies lessons and 3 writing mini-lessons.
- Assisted in assessment of students performance.
- Assisted in team meetings.
Student Teacher -2nd Grade
Edgewood Independent School District
- Observed, assisted, and taught in all content areas.
- Adapted and modified instruction to meet student's style of learning.
- Planned and prepared daily lesson plans and materials.
- Attended ARD meetings, team planning, and team meetings.
- Assisted in assessment of student performance.
Student Teacher - 3rd Grade
Northside Independent School District
01.2017
- Taught, assisted, and observed 3rd grade.
- Adapted and modified instruction to meet student's style of learning.
- Planned and prepared 2 science lessons, 2 math lessons and 2 reading mini-lessons.
- Assisted in assessment of students performance.
- Assisted in team meetings.
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools at Sonoma Ranch
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Created positive learning environment that supports play and exploration.
- Implemented accredited curriculum.
- Prepared lesson plans, observed, and evaluated children's development.
- Communicated with parents in conferences.
- Mentored new staff in early preschool classroom on policies and procedures, and proper interaction with the children.
- Created weekly newsletter outlining task to be completed in each rotation.
Toddler Teacher
Haven for Hope
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Created positive learning environment that supports play and exploration.
- Implemented centers curriculum.
- Prepared creative lesson plans, observed, and evaluated children's development in anecdotal records.
- Implemented activities to support social/emotional skills, gross/fine motor skills, and communication skills.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2018
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Development
San Antonio Community College
San Antonio, TX01.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Communication
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration with Staff/ Parents
Certification
State of Texas Teacher Certification Ec-6 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Ec-12
Timeline
Teacher
PreK4SA North Center
01.2019 - 01.2025
Long Term Substitute 5th Grade
Edgewood Independent School District
03.2018 - 05.2018
Student Teacher - 5th Grade
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2018
Student Teacher - 3rd Grade
Northside Independent School District
01.2017
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools at Sonoma Ranch
01.2013 - 01.2017
Toddler Teacher
Haven for Hope
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Development
San Antonio Community College
Student Teacher -2nd Grade
Edgewood Independent School District
Bachelors Degree - Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
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