Erin Mendez
Pasadena,Tx
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pasadena ISD, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction, fostering a supportive learning environment. Committed to student success, utilizing critical thinking to assess and adapt teaching strategies effectively.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pasadena ISD
Parks Elementary
10.2011 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan according to District guidelines.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, safety initiatives, or community outreach programs contributing positively to the overall school environment.
6th Grade Bi-lingual Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop, TX
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in both ELAR amd World History growth and English fluency.
- 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.
- Taught English to adults in the community,
- Used sheltered instruction and ESL strategies to aid students learning English.
Kindergarten Teacher
Richmond County School System
Augusta, GA
08.1997 - 05.2009
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Education
Masters in Education - Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government/ Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.1995
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Pasadena ISD
10.2011 - Current
6th Grade Bi-lingual Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2009 - 01.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Richmond County School System
08.1997 - 05.2009
Masters in Education - Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government/ Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina