To obtain a leadership position where my professional experience, skills, and education, can be utilized while continuing my own personal growth. Serviced a campus with a high level of English Language Learners while being a founding member of the Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) Committee. I Generate student awareness of rights, liberties, and responsibilities as citizens. I Explain concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. I also develop lesson plans, assigned and grades exercises, and encouraged student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Eight Grade Social Studies Educator
El Paso Independent School District
El Paso, Texas
08.2020 - Current
Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
6th Grade - 7th Grade Social Studies Educator
El Paso Independent School District
El Paso, Texas
2015 - 2020
Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.
Deployed multiple student data sources, regularly assessed student progress, modified instruction and continuously improved student learning.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
08.2022 - Current
M.D. - Educational Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
2016 - 2018
Region 19 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program - Educational
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
2014 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, History
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
2005 - 2011
Skills
Positive Learning Environment
Library Resources
Individualized Support
Group Assistance
Behavior Management Techniques
Small Group Leadership
School Administration
Teacher Education
Informative Lectures
Certification
Certified Principal EC-12
Certified 4 - 8 Social Studies
Certified 4 - 8 Generalist
Certified ESL 4 - 8
Timeline
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At El Paso
08.2022 - Current
Eight Grade Social Studies Educator
El Paso Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
M.D. - Educational Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
2016 - 2018
6th Grade - 7th Grade Social Studies Educator
El Paso Independent School District
2015 - 2020
Region 19 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program - Educational
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