Emma Gomez
Midland,TX
Summary
Passionate Literacy Strategist with twenty-four years of supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment and ready to lead a small team of teachers and paraprofessionals to meet the MCL standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Strategist-Yarbrough Elementary
Midland ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Improved student engagement by developing innovative lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify lesson plans and support individual student needs.
- Boosted students'' reading fluency through targeted interventions and customized practice exercises.
- Established supportive learning environment, fostering trust and open communication among students and teachers.
- Provided one-on-one coaching for teachers requiring additional support with their Tier 1 instructions and their reading journey.
- Fostered positive learning environment by building strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Led team meetings focused on data analysis, identifying trends in student performance, and creating action plans for improvement.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on emerging trends and best practices in literacy instruction.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress towards established goals, adjusting instruction accordingly based on data-driven insights.
- Served as resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective literacy practices, sharing expertise generously across our school community.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by implementing targeted early intervention strategies.
Reading Interventionist-Yarbrough Elementary
Midland ISD-Barbara Yarbrough Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers related to best practices in reading intervention strategies, contributing to overall school success in literacy education.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
3rd, 4th, & 6th Grade Classroom Teacher-Pease Elem
Midland ISD
08.2001 - 05.2015
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment..
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to make progress and growth in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and teachers to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education-History
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX06.1995
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Phonics Instruction
- Reading Intervention
- Lesson Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Won “ Campus Teacher of the Year” award at Pease Elementary School and Yarbrough Elementary
- Yarbrough Campus Veteran Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Literacy Strategist-Yarbrough Elementary
Midland ISD
08.2020 - Current
Reading Interventionist-Yarbrough Elementary
Midland ISD-Barbara Yarbrough Elementary
08.2015 - Current
3rd, 4th, & 6th Grade Classroom Teacher-Pease Elem
Midland ISD
08.2001 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education-History
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
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