Gloria Tamez
Kingsville,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience managing diverse tasks and supporting organizational operations. Highly skilled in motivating team members through positive encouragement and reinforcement of best practices via interactive communication and observation. Successful in helping the team develop strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Kingsville ISD
Kingsville, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Worked as lead teacher
- Participated in the DEIC committee
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
Horizon Montessori
Weslaco
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
Hidalgo County Head Start
Edcouch, TX
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Worked with 20 students ranging from ages 3 to 5
- Planned and implemented learning activities for students with a range of different learning levels
- Created lesson plans, transition packets and followed Frog Street Curriculum
- Had parent-teacher conferences and home visits
- Also did LAP-D testing to assess student progress and administered DECA and Speech Screener.
Migrant Tutor
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Assisted migrant students who were struggling in their content area
- Used manipulatives to help students better understand the subject
- Filed documentation of students’ progress.
Medical Records Clerk
Amigo Home Health
Weslaco, TX
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Assisted nurses with patient records
- Filed documentation of patients’ medical records
- Answered phone calls from patients and nurses
- Assisted nurses with providing medical supplies
- Greeted customers as they came in.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Early Childhood -
The University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2015
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05.2012
Skills
- File management
- Ability to manage and organize files, documents, and schedules
- Strong time management to prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficiency with office software like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with email and scheduling tools such as Outlook or Google Calendar
- Basic knowledge of database management and online collaboration tools
- Ability to work well with others and provide excellent customer service
- Strong listening skills to understand and address the needs of others
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and needs
- Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information
- Willingness to take on new tasks and challenges
- Punctuality, reliability, and a strong work ethic
Field Experience
- Student Teacher, Edinburg, TX, Freddy Gonzalez Elementary, Edinburg CISD, 01/2015, 05/2015, Work with 19 students and some which had disabilities., Planned and implemented learning activities for students with a range of different learning levels., Assist the mentor teacher with modifications of lessons for students with learning disabilities.
- Student Observations, Edinburg, TX, Canterbury Elementary, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Fall 2013, Fall 2014
- Student Observations, McAllen, TX, Sanchez Elementary, McAllen Independent School District, Fall 2013, Fall 2014
References
Available upon request
Certification
ESL Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Kingsville ISD
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Horizon Montessori
08.2018 - 07.2021
Teacher
Hidalgo County Head Start
01.2016 - 07.2018
Migrant Tutor
McAllen ISD
03.2014 - 05.2014
Medical Records Clerk
Amigo Home Health
07.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Early Childhood -
The University of Texas-Pan American
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies -
South Texas College