Esmeralda Figueroa
Donna,TX
Summary
Dynamic 4th Grade Teacher at Donna ISD, skilled in social-emotional learning and multimedia instruction. Fostered inclusive environments that enhanced student engagement and critical thinking. Developed tailored lesson plans that significantly improved student performance, while building strong relationships with families to support academic growth. Committed to continuous professional development and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Donna ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Taught core subjects of reading, writing, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Weslaco ISD
01.2005 - 07.2019
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Education
Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2004
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia instruction
- Classroom technology
- Individualized learning
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Bilingually endorsed and certified in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Donna ISD
08.2020 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Weslaco ISD
01.2005 - 07.2019
Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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