Ernesto Albarran-Mondragon
Houston,TX
Summary
Education professional with over 12 years of comprehensive teaching experience, fostering student growth through innovative and effective lesson planning. Renowned for exceptional classroom management skills that promote active participation and collaboration, creating an engaging learning environment. Highly adaptable with a proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with students and staff, driving the achievement of educational goals. Committed to continuous improvement and staying current with the latest educational strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher Math, Science, AOT,SOR
HoustonISD; Felix Cook Jr.
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs in a classroom environment.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture that encouraged respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal evaluations, adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences and enhance student engagement.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching strategies to drive continuous improvement within the school community.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to inform teaching practices and adjust lessons according to student needs.
- Mentored new teachers within the district, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student understanding of multiple subjects.
4 Grade Math and Science Teacher
Felix Cook Elementary
Houston, United States
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into new concepts.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs.
- Developed engaging science curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Implemented hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
World Geography Teacher and Psychology and IPC
Kashmere High School
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Organized and prepared materials for daily instruction.
- Delivered lectures on general principles of geography as well as geographical peculiarities of specific regions relating to current and historical economic and political affairs.
- Assisted in evacuation of youth due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters or other unforeseen occurrences.
- Met departmental and program deadlines according to institutional reporting requirements.
- Maintained record of student academic progress for development of report cards and monitoring of academic progress over time.
- Promoted positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries and agencies.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet academic level of each student and entire class.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Provided learning tasks and activities aligned with instructional outcomes and designed to challenge student thinking, resulting in active intellectual engagement.
- Collaborated with department head to identify program shortcomings and common student difficulties, recommending program improvements as appropriate.
- Prepared necessary notes, reference materials, presentations and audio visual aids to help students understand concepts with ease and retain interest in classroom.
- Performed spatial analysis and modeling using geographic information system techniques.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to encourage students to learn from one another and articulate course content.
- Diagnosed students' strengths and weaknesses to assist students in weak areas and commend strong areas.
- Collected assignments, reviewed homework and provided feedback to evaluate student progress.
- Planned and organized hands-on activities to encourage active student participation, involvement and team work.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to 180 students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems and cultural geography..
- Integrated online educational games and interactive maps into lessons to engage students and create active learners.
- Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Secondary Science Teacher
Plummer Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Ser Ninos Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston12.2011
Skills
- Management of student records
- Standardized test administration
- Assessment and evaluation
- Test administration
- Classroom management expertise
- Individualized teaching
- Fostering student involvement
- Effective technology integration
- Tailored instruction
- Team skill enhancement
- K-12 education expertise
- Oral communication skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional strategies
- Cultural sensitivity
- Health and wellness
- Community involvement
- Extracurricular activities
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Play-based learning
- Student engagement
- Emotional intelligence
- Classroom technology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal setting
- Class management
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Has performed in three Theatre Production at the University of Houston- downtown
- Director two scenes from the plays “The Odd Couple” and “ I'm a good little girl”
- Competed in both Cross fit and Bodybuilding Competitions
- Earned Teacher of the Month December 2025
- After School Sport Club Director- Head Coach For Soccer, Football, And Basketball.
Certification
4-8 Generalist
7-12 Social Studies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
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Fitness
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Entertainment
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Technology
Timeline
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher Math, Science, AOT,SOR
HoustonISD; Felix Cook Jr.
08.2024 - 01.2026
4 Grade Math and Science Teacher
Felix Cook Elementary
08.2021 - 07.2024
World Geography Teacher and Psychology and IPC
Kashmere High School
08.2018 - 07.2021
Secondary Science Teacher
Plummer Middle School
08.2016 - 01.2017
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Ser Ninos Middle School
08.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
University of Houston
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Educator