HANDY PEREZ
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven educational leader with 7 years of Spanish teaching experience in secondary and Elementary education, including Special Education, Emergent Bilingual Program, World Language Instruction, and Instructional leadership. Proven ability to improve student achievement through data-driven interventions, instructional collaboration, and targeted academic support systems for diverse learners in grades 6-12.
Experienced in supporting teachers across multiple content areas, including English and Math, through lesson rehearsal collaboration, classroom instructional support, and intervention planning.
Demonstrated success leading initiatives focused on student growth, family engagement, and academic achievement, including STAAR tutoring program and individualized student support systems that contributed to significant student performance gains, including surpassing projected expectations by 25% during the first implementation year and achieving 80% growth on mock assessment performance. Served as Content Leader for Electives, promoting collaboration, instructional alignment, and campus-wide support for student success.
Recognized nationally for outstanding staff performance and commitment to educational excellence. Passionate about equity, instructional leadership, bilingual education, and creating systems that ensure all students receive high-quality academic support and opportunities for success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
EMERGENT BILINGUAL PROGRAM/SPANISH TEACHER/CTL
IDEA NAJIM
12.2023 - Current
Dedicated educational leader with 4 years of experience in Special Education, 3 years in Emergent Bilingual program, 7 years as a Spanish Teacher and 1 year as a Content Leader Teacher. Experienced in supporting grades 6–12 through data-driven interventions, teacher collaboration, family engagement initiatives, and academic support systems. Proven success in improving student achievement through STAAR interventions, instructional coaching support, and targeted academic strategies. Recognized nationally for outstanding staff performance and leadership contributions. Passionate about ensuring equity, instructional excellence, and student success for diverse learners.
• Designed rigorous and engaging Spanish instruction aligned with state standards and student achievement goals.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to support diverse learners and increase student participation.
• Collaborated with instructional teams to improve literacy and language acquisition outcomes.
• Supported STAAR preparation initiatives through tutoring and targeted interventions.
Special Education.
Developed and implemented individualized instructional supports for students receiving Special Education services.
• Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and families to ensure student academic and behavioral success.
• Created individualized student schedules and intervention systems to improve learning access and instructional consistency.
• Monitored student progress data and adjusted interventions to support measurable academic growth.
• Supported inclusion practices and promoted equitable access to rigorous instruction for all learners.
Emergent Bilingual.
- Recognized by National Members (Mrs. Luzdivina Lozano-Director of English Learner Program, Mrs. Destiny Jones-Managing Director of English Learner Program).
- Implemented targeted instructional interventions that contributed to 80% student growth on Mock TELPAS test.
- Surpassed 25% of the TELPAS test results goal in the 2024-2025 school year.
- Supported Emergent Bilingual students through targeted language development strategies and academic interventions.
- Organized parent meetings and family engagement initiatives to strengthen communication between school and home.
- Collaborated with English teachers during lesson rehearsals to improve scaffolding strategies and student language access.
- Assisted with STAAR tutoring initiatives that contributed to significant academic growth among EB students.
Content Leader Teacher – Electives
Served as Content Leader for elective courses, supporting instructional alignment, teacher collaboration, and student achievement initiatives.
• Collaborated with teachers in grades 6–12 across multiple content areas to support student learning and classroom instruction.
• Assisted students during English and Math instruction through language support, scaffolding strategies, and academic interventions.
• Supported teachers with instructional strategies to improve comprehension and engagement for Emergent Bilingual and struggling learners.
• Contributed to a collaborative instructional culture focused on academic growth, intervention support, and student success.
• Assisted with data-driven intervention efforts and STAAR preparation strategies across grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - EDUCATION
UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA NACIONAL
MEXICO07-2009
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Special Programs Compliance
- SPED & EB Support Services
- Teacher Coaching
- Lesson Rehearsal Support
- STAAR Intervention Planning
- Family Engagement
- Campus Collaboration
- Student Achievement Analysis
Accomplishments
- Contributed to significant student academic growth trough targeted STAAR intervention and tutoring initiatives, helping students surpass projected expectations by 25% during the first implementation year.
- Supported instructional systems and academic interventions that contributed to 80% student growth on mock assessment performance.
- Designed and implemented individualized student schedules and academic support systems to improve learning access, intervention effectiveness, and student success.
- Collaborated with English teachers during lesson rehearsals to strengthen instructional delivery, scaffolding strategies, and academic support for Emergent Bilingual students.
- Served as Content Leader for Electives promoting teacher collaboration, instructional alignment, and student achievement initiatives.
- Lead and organized parent engagement meetings to strengthen family-school partnerships and support student academic accountability.
- Supported Emergent Bilingual students trough language acquisition strategies, differentiated instruction, and academic interventions aligned with students needs.
- Demonstrated leadership in Special Education services through individualized student support, collaboration with instructional teams, and implementation of equitable learning practices.
- Recognized nationally for outstanding staff performance, leadership contributions, and commitment to student achievement and educational excellence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to monitor student progress data, implement interventions, and improve instructional outcomes for diverse student populations.
Timeline
EMERGENT BILINGUAL PROGRAM/SPANISH TEACHER/CTL
IDEA NAJIM
12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - EDUCATION
UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA NACIONAL
Ensure Equity
I Ensured Equity by promoting inclusive instruction, supporting Emergent Bilingual students, and ensuring equitable access to academic success opportunities.