Gloria Almendarez
Converse,TX
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Electives Teavher
IDEA Public School
Converse, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Assistant Teacher
St. Monica Catholic School
Converse, TX
09.1996 - 05.2017
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2022
Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Student support
- Instructional methods
- Testing and grading
- Educational technology
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Behavioral management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student motivation and engagement
- Behavior improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Technology integration
- Data-driven instruction
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Parent and student communication
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Motivating students
- Classroom safety practices
- Standardized testing techniques
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Electives Teavher
IDEA Public School
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
St. Monica Catholic School
09.1996 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
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