GABRIELLA QUINTERO
Bulverde,TX
Summary
Skilled Curriculum Coordinator adept at setting course objectives, selecting materials and overseeing program deployment. Well-organized and detail-oriented with an adaptable approach. Bringing 17 years of progressive experience as an educator.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
District Instructional Coordinator
Blanco ISD
Blanco , TX
06.2021 - Current
- Design and implement professional development
- Coordinate with leadership regarding professional development
- Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and evaluating instructional programs
- Coordinate the review, development, and revision of all subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans
- Evaluate testing programs and make recommendations for improvement
- Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness based on evaluative findings
- Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities
- Coordinate and supervise special programs, including ESL, GT, and Migrant
- Serve as the District Testing Coordinator supervising the administration, training, and reporting of all local and state-mandated assessments, such as STAAR, TELPAS, NWEA MAP, and other national assessments designated by the district
- Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff
- Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels
- Observe classroom instruction and provided feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation
Coordinator of Human Resources/Migrant Services
Blanco ISD
Blanco, TX
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Handle routine HR inquiries to ensure high level of service and responsive, knowledgeable support for employees and their supervisors
- Maintain HR information database to ensure accurate employee information
- Maintain position control system
- Receive and process applications
- Process new hire paperwork, including criminal history information, references, and other application materials through online system
- Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
- Support efforts with supervisors to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans
- Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening selection for all employees
- Train and manage substitutes, including the substitute management system
- Oversee and manage portions of the district's compensation program
- Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires
- Provide oversight os district's leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs
- Served in identifying and responding to employee issues
- Support supervisors in the employee grievance procedures; assist in the investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems
- Update employee handbook and ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs
- Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state
- Prepare and distribute or pot job vacancy announcements and advertisements
ESL/GT Coordinator
Blanco ISD
Blanco, TX
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Responsible for program compliance, training, and support
- Provided district-wide TELPAS training and calibration
- Analyzed the critical needs for Emergent Bilingual learners
- Disseminated information regarding significant developments on the state level in regards to ESL programming
- Evaluated data findings
- Maintained complete LEP documentation in a timely manner, and ensure that all records are in compliance in accordance with TEA guidelines
- Trained all parents, administrators, teachers, and staff in LPAC procedures in accordance with TEA
- Administered Oral Language Proficiency Testing to determine student eligibility
- Coordinated and administered all district-wide TELPAS and TELPAS ALT assessments
- Collaborated, coordinated, and scheduled district-wide ESL professional development through Region 13
- Used data to improve student achievement
- Coordinated and facilitated after-school tutoring for elementary students
- Coordinated ordering and use of ESL instructional materials
- Interpreted all ESL student ARD meetings
- Implemented online management system for LPAC data for ALL LEP students through Edugence program
3rd Grade Teacher
Blanco ISD
Blanco, TX
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development
- Tested students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Developed and implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
- Attended GIST meetings to collaborate and review student progress
- Coached UIL Creative Writing
- Effectively used and encouraged the use of technology
4th/5th Grade Teacher
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Taught 4th and 5th grade at an inner city school
- Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development, textbook review, fundraising and anti- bullying efforts
- Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors
- Established positive relationship with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff
- Adapt teaching methods and instruction materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Volunteered and sponsored several extra-curricular activities/clubs, pep- rallies, talent shows and school carnivals
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Coordinated and implemented a grade level Writer's Workshop
- Intervention
- Primary contact for campus-wide IStation Reading Program (log-in, student rosters, data for RTI)
- Served as grade level chair for 2 years
- Promoted lessons and activities that encouraged self-directed learning
- Effectively used and encouraged the use of technology
- Pursuing professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2007
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Fluent in Spanish
- Developing and presenting professional development training
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessments
- Implementation guidance
- Data management
- Compliance
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Organization
- Reliable & trustworthy
Languages
Timeline
District Instructional Coordinator
Blanco ISD
06.2021 - Current
Coordinator of Human Resources/Migrant Services
Blanco ISD
07.2019 - 06.2021
ESL/GT Coordinator
Blanco ISD
08.2017 - 06.2019
3rd Grade Teacher
Blanco ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
4th/5th Grade Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.2007 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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