Grace Munro
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced elementary educator with three years of teaching across kindergarten, third, and fourth grade. Skilled in data-driven small group instruction, classroom systems implementation, and targeted intervention support. Collaborative team member with experience securing grant funding to support play-based learning initiatives. Committed to creating structured, engaging environments that support diverse learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Kindergarten (2025–Present)
4th Grade Math & Science (2024–2025)
3rd Grade Self-Contained (2023–2024) - Co-authored and secured a $5,000 grant to implement a play-based learning initiative
- Designed and led targeted small-group instruction based on student performance data
- Collaborated with SPED staff, interventionists, and grade-level team to support diverse learners
- Managed classroom operations, behavior systems, and individualized student accommodations
- Partnered with families through regular communication and academic progress updates
Intern
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
01.2022 - 12.2022
- 4th grade; Self contained
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Co-manage classroom of 18 fourth-graders
- Followed State curriculum standards in order to prepare students for STAAR.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 18 students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Paraprofessional
Hitchcock ISD
Hitchcock, TX
08.2016 - 09.2018
1st and 2nd grade Lifeskills and pre-k/Kinder PPCD Paraprofessional
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Nanny
Galveston, TX
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Supported Pre-school aged children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for events and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Ec-6
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2022
Skills
- Data-Driven Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instructions
- Curriculum Planning & Vertical Alignment (K–4)
Classroom Management & Behavior Systems (CHAMPS/PBIS)
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Family Communication & Engagement
- Grant Writing & Educational Proposal Development
- Google Classroom & Canvas
Accomplishments
- Co-authored and secured a $5,000 educational grant to implement play-based learning in kindergarten classrooms.
- Successfully transitioned across three grade levels (3rd, 4th, Kindergarten) while maintaining instructional continuity and student growth.
- Selected to lead after-school STAAR intervention groups targeting priority TEKS standards.
Certification
ESL Supplemental – (In Progress, Expected 2026)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Intern
Pasadena ISD
01.2022 - 12.2022
Paraprofessional
Hitchcock ISD
08.2016 - 09.2018
Nanny
03.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Ec-6
University of Houston - Clear Lake