EVELYN A. RECTOR
McAllen,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Education Leader offering 3 year history of supporting teachers, staff, and administration functions and 10 years as a classroom teacher. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Certification Assistant Scorer (remote)
Pearson VUE
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Work cooperatively and build strong relationships with retired administrators to score constructive responses for candidates assessing 268 - Principal as Instructional Leader Exam.
- Work cooperatively and build strong relationships with current and retired Spanish Certified teachers to score written and oral sections for candidates assessing Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test - Spanish Test 190 and LOTE 613 Spanish.
Assistant Principal of Instruction - RLA
IDEA Public Schools
Pharr, TX
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment, through professional development.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Improved reading performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies by analyzing standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Enhance teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations, coaching, and feedback sessions.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Prepared new and maintained student 504 plans and student IEPs as campus coordinator.
Esser K-2nd Instructional Coach - Sanchez Elem.
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Facilitated Reading Academies for teachers and support staff
- Championed a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
- Increased literacy benchmarks by average of 12% per grade level (PK-2nd).
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Facilitated PK - 2nd Progress Monitoring and District Benchmark Assessments; for Reading via mClass / Amplify and Math Curriculum
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Bilingual Education Classroom Teacher
McAllen Independent School District
McAllen, TX - Sanchez And Garza Elementary
08.2014 - 01.2023
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students in grades PK - 4th.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework and implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Mentored new teachers entering the field of bilingual education, sharing best practices and advice for success.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Maintain strong communication with colleagues and staff.
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in various committees and attending professional development opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development focused on bilingual teaching techniques and strategies.
- Participated and assisted in summer curriculum writing for bilingual and dual language classes.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Enhanced students'' bilingual skills by incorporating both languages in daily lessons and activities.
- Leaders in Education Assembly for the District representative L.E.A.D 2016-2021, advocating strongly for teacher, staff, and campus needs
- Kindergarten and 4th Grade level Chair 2020-2021 and 2016-2017 respectively
- 4th Grade SBDM member 2016-2017
- Revived campus Box Top Fundraiser at Garza Elementary by becoming campus coordinator
- Helped maintain campus-wide enthusiasm in helping bring in box tops to raise additional funds for student incentives
- Successfully organized an annual campus-wide Earth Day celebration at both Sanchez and Garza Elementary by involving parents, students, and the community to help beautify the campus garden
- Successfully launched the first-ever Garza Garden Club and maintained about 50 members from 1st - 5th grade, club members planted fruit, vegetables, and started a butterfly garden.
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Mission CISD
Mission, TX
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students in grades 3rd and 4th.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework and implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Mentored new teachers entering the field of bilingual education, sharing best practices and advice for success.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Maintain strong communication with colleagues and staff.
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in various committees and attending professional development opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development focused on bilingual teaching techniques and strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Enhanced students'' bilingual skills by incorporating both languages in daily lessons and activities.
Education
Masters of Education Leadership & Policy Studies -
University of Texas-Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2016
Bachelors of Business Administration - Accounting
The University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, Texas12.2002
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student achievement
- Student Performance Data Analysis and Instruction
- Student, parent, and community relations
- School Improvement
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking ability
- School safety
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate
- Classroom Teacher Bilingual Generalist Spanish EC-4
- T-TESS Certification
- Advanced Education Leadership Certification
- T-PESS Certification
Timeline
Teacher Certification Assistant Scorer (remote)
Pearson VUE
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal of Instruction - RLA
IDEA Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024
Esser K-2nd Instructional Coach - Sanchez Elem.
McAllen ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bilingual Education Classroom Teacher
McAllen Independent School District
08.2014 - 01.2023
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Mission CISD
07.2008 - 05.2011
Masters of Education Leadership & Policy Studies -
University of Texas-Arlington
Bachelors of Business Administration - Accounting
The University of Texas-Pan American