Elsa Barrientos
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Talented Curriculum Coordinator effective at determining course plans, selecting curriculum and managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Offering 14 years' experience in the field.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Secondary Sciene Specialist
Richardson ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with campus PLCs to recommend strategies, techniques and procedures to assure science curricula, lesson plans, and assessments are aligned to TEKS
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate professional development ensuring the use of best practices
- Lead teacher teams in curriculum writing activities.
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Collaborate with District Administrators to coordinate 2023 Summer School.
Science Curriculum Coordinator
Judson ISD
11.2011 - 02.2020
- Provide leadership in the area of PreK-12 Science and STEM
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful professional development programs to meet department, school, and district needs.
- Developed and implemented systems to assure science curricula, lesson plans, and assessments are aligned to TEKS
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Freelance Consultant
Self
03.2009 - 12.2015
- Delivered on demand professional development in the areas of Science, STEM, Classroom Management, Best Practices, STAAR Assessment, ELPS, and SIOP
- Provide translating services (English to Spanish)
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
Science Curriculum Specialist
Brownsville ISD
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Provide leadership in the area of PreK-12 Science; recommend strategies, techniques and procedures to assure science curricula, lesson plans, and assessments are aligned to TEKS.
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate professional development ensuring the use of best practices.
- Designed and lead teacher teams in curriculum writing activities.
- Support the implementation of resources to support teachers and improve student outcomes.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Teacher
North East ISD
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Served as SBDM Committee Member Curriculum Writer and presenter.
Teacher
Brownsville ISD
01.2000 - 05.2007
- Taught Grade 6-8, Biology and Chemistry
- Curriculum Writer for Grades 6th-8th
- Tutored Grader 5 students
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX12.1999
Skills
- Building Relationships
- Instructional Strategies
- Great Customer Service
- Adult Learner, ELPS, and SIOP Trainer
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader
- ESL 4-122
- Math and Science 4-8
- Science 6-8
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others.
Lewis Carroll
Timeline
Secondary Sciene Specialist
Richardson ISD
08.2020 - Current
Science Curriculum Coordinator
Judson ISD
11.2011 - 02.2020
Freelance Consultant
Self
03.2009 - 12.2015
Science Curriculum Specialist
Brownsville ISD
01.2009 - 11.2011
Teacher
North East ISD
08.2007 - 01.2009
Teacher
Brownsville ISD
01.2000 - 05.2007
Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
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