Glenda King
Atlanta,TX
Summary
Dynamic bilingual education professional with strengths in written and verbal engagement to guide individuals and groups to achieve success. Engaging presenter with developed aptitude for tech use.
Efficient, calm, and composed specializing in concurrent objectives and both short and long term deadlines.
Creative and resourceful project lead consistently challenged to adapt or discover strategies to satisfy constantly changing needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Atlanta ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Inclusion Aide/Paraprofessional
Jarrell ISD
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
Office Clerk/Attendance Assistant
Lake Travis ISD
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
Atlanta High School Spanish Teacher
Atlanta ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Paraprofessional/ESL Teacher's Assistant
Atlanta ISD
03.2004 - 05.2019
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX08.2024
Associate of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX12.2021
Certified Paraprofessional - Certified Paraprofessional Teaching
Atlanta High School
Atlanta, TX03.2004
GED -
Queen City High School
Queen City, TX05.1991
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student assessment
- Cultural immersion
- Faculty Collaboration
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- Relationship Building
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Recordkeeping
- Technology Integration
- Team Leadership
- Course Planning
- Educational leadership
- Project Supervision
- Decision-Making
- K-12 education
- IEP design
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Common Core Standards
- Program Development
- SMART Boards
- Remedial Program Implementation
- Issue Resolution
- Multitasking and Organization
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Atlanta ISD
08.2022 - Current
Inclusion Aide/Paraprofessional
Jarrell ISD
12.2021 - 06.2022
Office Clerk/Attendance Assistant
Lake Travis ISD
08.2021 - 11.2021
Atlanta High School Spanish Teacher
Atlanta ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
Paraprofessional/ESL Teacher's Assistant
Atlanta ISD
03.2004 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Texarkana College
Certified Paraprofessional - Certified Paraprofessional Teaching
Atlanta High School
GED -
Queen City High School
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