Elizabeth Aguilar
Hutto
Summary
First-grade Vietnamese bilingual teacher with strong critical thinking skills and organizational talents looking to leave the teaching field after 28 years of teaching. I am excellent with multitasking and dealing with people of all personalities. I can be firm and respectful at the same time. I have spent 28 years creating a warm, nurturing and safe learning environment and believe that my wonderful people skills will definitely make the customer/patient client experience unforgettable!
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Vietnamese Bilingual Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville, TX
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented bilingual lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted student participation and learning outcomes in both languages.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate bilingual resources into curriculum, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
- Provided mentorship to new teachers, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Led workshops on bilingual education strategies, improving teaching practices within the department.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
- Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive learning environment and increased student participation.
ESL Teacher
Leander ISD
Leander, TX
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
ESL and Vietnamese Bilingual Intervention Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville, TX
12.1998 - 07.2009
- Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance comprehension and retention of core subjects.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials aligned with state standards and best practices.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Helped students improve academically, emotionally, and socially through hands-on support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12-1998
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Peer collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology integration
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Professional telephone demeanor
Accomplishments
Recognized for the last 3 years by TEA as en exemplary and a master level teacher. I have experience in leading a team of people to achieve our shared goals by acting as Grade Level Leader for my First Grade team for 10 years. I have written curriculum for my school district and presented workshops to help educators add to their toolkit for teaching.
Languages
Vietnamese
Professional Working
Timeline
First Grade Vietnamese Bilingual Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2012 - Current
ESL Teacher
Leander ISD
08.2009 - 07.2012
ESL and Vietnamese Bilingual Intervention Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
12.1998 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
The University of Texas At Austin