Esther G. Reyes
Mission,TX
Summary
I am passionate about early childhood education and bilingual instruction. Dedicated to provide a nurturing bilingual learning environment. Ready to collaborate with colleagues and learn how to meet our students needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student engagement and participation using technology, bilingual pair learning activities, as well as interactive academic centers to provide ample opportunities for the students to practice concepts and skills.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly such as NWEA Map Assessment, CLI Engage (Kinder Progress Monitoring), and Bluebonnet Reading and Math assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues during Professional Learning Communities to evaluate student data, share best practices to help meet our students needs and internalize lessons to come.
- Utilized a variety of teaching materials such as visual aids, manipulatives, and multimedia resources for diverse learning styles.
Dual Language Committee Member
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
08.2010 - Current
- I have mentored new bilingual teachers that worked in my campus with the implementation of the district adopted bilingual program.
- Attend monthly meetings, where our bilingual coordinator would inform us of the latest state and district expectations. Information that needed to be later on shared with my campus and parents through meetings.
- Collaborated with my colleagues to work on agendas, presentations, and agendas for staff meetings.
- As the Dual Language Committee Member, I have the responsibility to set my classroom as the model classroom and welcome other dual language teachers to see how the district wanted us to implement the dual language program environmentally and academically.
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
08.2012 - 05.2024
- Maintained organized and interactive classroom to help children feel safe and engaged.
- Developed weekly lesson plans using the Pre-kindergarten guidelines (TEKS) end of year outcomes, along side with Scholastics Pre-K Big Day curriculum and the SAVAAS curriculum.
- Using the knowledge acquired through the Region 1 C.I.R.C.L.E. training and district provided professional development, I planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Bilingual 1st Grade Teacher
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
08.2010 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with parents through parent-teacher conferences, after school activities and daily communication through communication platforms. Also, collaborated with counselors and special activities to support student growth and address individual needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops provided by the district to stay current with educational best practices.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through praising accomplishments and making positive behavior phone calls to parents.
- Assessed students on reading fluency through Tejas Lee and provided interventions with students who needed support.
- Worked with students so they could meet their Reading Renaissance reading goal.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create individualized education plans for students requiring additional support. (RTI/504/Speech/Behavioral)
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student interaction and learning outcomes. (Kahoot)
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.(scaffold realia, questioning and response,)
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing classroom rules and expectations, promoting respect among students.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress, providing targeted instruction for improvement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to enhance student comprehension and participation.
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans to ensure they were prepared for state exams.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results every 3 to 6 weeks to help my students in the areas needed.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening and help them prepare and go up a level for TELPAS.
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
Mission, TX
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided regular weekly feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Aligned lesson plans with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and content areas through vertical team meetings.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to support student learning and engagement.
Education
Texas Reading Academies (HB 3) Certified - Science of Teaching Reading
Region One Education Service Center
Edinburg, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - EC-4 Bilingual Education Generalist
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2008
Skills
- Classroom management (routines, procedures, student expectations and responsibilities)
- Curriculum Knowledge (primarily in Pre-K-1st)
- Technological proficient (Google platforms, ClassDojo, Seesaw, and Canva)
- Differentiate instruction to provide an equal opportunity for all learners to master concept of skill (provide scaffolds, artifacts, hand gestures,)
- Patient and empathetic with students
- Creativity is a must when planning a variety of interactive activities and learning opportunities throughout the lesson
Timeline
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2024 - Current
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2012 - 05.2024
Dual Language Committee Member
La Joya ISD
08.2010 - Current
Bilingual 1st Grade Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2010 - 05.2024
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
01.2010 - 05.2010
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2009 - 12.2009
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2008 - 05.2009
Texas Reading Academies (HB 3) Certified - Science of Teaching Reading
Region One Education Service Center
Bachelor of Arts - EC-4 Bilingual Education Generalist
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley