Dedicated educator with 21 years of experience in a public school setting. Professional delivery of instruction to K-5 students with differentiated language and cognitive needs. Seeking to apply knowledge and experience gained from a wide range of educational experiences on a campus to in a new learning environment. A life-long learner of content, looking for an opportunity to develop the same passion for reading in others.
Overview
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Work History
Small Group Reading Interventionist
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
09.2003
Utilized training from Literacy Collaborative Cohort in building balanced literacy foundation classroom to Bilingual / ESL students.
Served as District Liaison. Responsible for relaying law and mandate changes in Bilingual Education
Utilized campus assessment data to create small groups designed to meet specific goals.
Designed and utilized formative and summative assessments to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Performed quantitative assessment protocols to identify Dyslexia in students with characteristics.
Maintained required TEA quantitative monitoring data on students of Dyslexia
Supported classroom teachers in classroom design, utilizing curriculum resources, and modeling teaching strategies, resulting in more proficient lesson delivery.
Coordinated with Diagnosticians, Administration to identify appropriate 504 accommodations
Facilitated new hire mentorship groups. Created partnerships, resulting in positive collaborations.
Facilitated creation of Multi-Cultural initiatives on campus, resulting in increasing cultural sensitivity and acceptance among staff and students.
Communication to parents with needs for native language support regarding State Assessments.
Utilized Teacher's College Reading assessment protocol (BAS 1 & 2)
Experience with TEA approved Dyslexia programs: Neuhaus, Reading By Design, and Six Syllables.
Completed Texas initiative Science of Teaching Reading in CFISD's first cohort year (2022)
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business - Human Resource Development
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, Texas
05-2001
Skills
Organizational skills - strong time management, able to meet deadlines, leads projects to completion, prioritizes tasks and keeps track of steps in process
Attention to detail - monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently
Communication - Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities
Teamwork - Enjoy working as team member as well as independently
Culturally aware - Culturally sensitive Able to speak and conduct business in Spanish
Multi-tasked - Able to coordinate several tasks simultaneously
IT Technology - Office platforms
Certification
Bilingual / ESL EC - 4 Region IV - Houston, Texas https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/educator-certification-online-system January 2023
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Software
Google and Microsoft Office platforms
Timeline
Small Group Reading Interventionist
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
09.2003
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Business - Human Resource Development
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bilingual / ESL EC - 4 Region IV - Houston, Texas https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/educator-certification-online-system January 2023
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