Elsa Griego
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development, and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Educator
Socorro Independent School District
07.2007 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as UIL and tutoring programs to extend learning opportunities beyond the classroom setting.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Served on various school committees focused on curriculum development, technology integration, and school improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, contributing to a supportive work environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
El Paso Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting cross-curricular connections for students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education-4th Grade Bilingual Edu
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2006
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Child Development
- Individualized Learning
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Visual Aids Creation
- Team Collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year " for 2022-2023.
- Socorro Independent School District Elite 8 Finalist for Teacher of the Year.
Timeline
Elementary School Educator
Socorro Independent School District
07.2007 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
El Paso Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
El Paso Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education-4th Grade Bilingual Edu
The University of Texas At El Paso
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