GLENDA GRIGGS
Houston ISD
HOUSTON
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Professional educator with experience in English Language Arts instruction. Demonstrates strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable learning outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring effective responses to changing educational needs.
Work History
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher/Early Intervention Reading Specialist
1 Year 3 Months- Integrated literacy strategies to strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and written expression.
- Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and intervention plans.
- Implemented classroom management routines that maintained productive, respectful learning environment.
- Recognized for outstanding teaching and dedication to student service. (ESL TOY 25-26)
ELA/SLA INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
2 Years- Analyzed assessments to refine teaching strategies, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Designed instructional resources for General Education, Special Education and ESL classrooms aligned with district curriculum standards and campus improvement goals.
- Created weekly reviews for grades 1-5, focusing on key TEKS for academic success.
- Fostered teacher growth through personalized coaching sessions and weekly PLCs, promoting best practices and data-informed decision making.
FOURTH GRADE READING TEACHER
2 Years- Executed targeted literacy programs, monitored individual student progress through data-driven assessments, and adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led 3rd-5th ELA Department as Chair and 4th Grade Lead Teacher, fostering collaboration among educators to improve curriculum delivery and student achievement.
- Received Teacher of the Year (2023) for outstanding performance.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
1 Year- Designed literacy intervention strategies and facilitated interactive learning environments, enhancing foundational reading skills for diverse student groups.
- Led guided reading sessions using literacy frameworks to boost early reading proficiency.
FOURTH GRADE MATH TEACHER
1 Year- Implemented data-driven teaching strategies and differentiated instruction methods to enhance mathematical comprehension across diverse learning styles
- Provided targeted interventions to improve mathematical proficiency.
- Advanced with same group of students to maintain continuity in learning
THIRD GRADE READING TEACHER
1 Year- Guided diverse reading groups, increasing STAAR proficiency from baseline to 78%
- Utilized data-driven strategies to tailor instruction, enhancing student reading outcomes
- Prepared lessons with accommodations for individual differences, fostering inclusive learning environment
- Transitioned with previous group of students as assigned by principal
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
1 Year- Developed lesson plans that increased student engagement and comprehension.
- Implemented targeted strategies that resulted in improved reading proficiency.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to customize support for individual students.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
2 Years 2 Months- Implemented differentiated instruction methods and monitored student progress through data-driven assessments to enhance early childhood literacy development
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Curriculum and Instruction
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management
Skills
Literacy development
Teaching strategies
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Coaching
Collaborative learning
Oral communication
Problem-solving skills
Literacy intervention
Certification
- Generalist (EC-6)
- ESL (EC-12)
- Special Education (EC-12)
Timeline
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher/Early Intervention Reading Specialist
Houston ISD
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
ELA/SLA INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
Aldine Independent School District
07.2023 - 07.2025Read More
FOURTH GRADE READING TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
FOURTH GRADE MATH TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
01.2019 - 01.2020Read More
THIRD GRADE READING TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
08.2017 - 08.2018Read More
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
06.2015 - 08.2017Read More
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from Management
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Western Governors University
MASTER OF SCIENCE from Curriculum and Instruction
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