Inez Ramirez
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
An elementary principal who is experienced with diverse learning styles including ELL students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strives to communicate with students, parents and colleagues. Is very data driven and goes above and beyond to ensure every student’s achievement is met. A strong team player who is wonderful at boosting morale. An effective mentor who helps colleagues with constructive feedback and positive reassurance to support teachers in learning their craft. An educator with passionate leadership skills to implement new strategies and programs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MENTOR TEACHER
MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #20
Maricopa
08.2019 - Current
- Coached, collaborated and supported new teachers academically and emotionally
- Provided classroom observation to support mentee with coherent instructions
- Established a safe environment conducive to over-coming challenges
- Reflected with mentee in analyzing data to drive instruction
- Provided support with planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction and professional responsibilities.
- Facilitated team-building activities designed to foster collaboration among mentors and their protégés.
- Collaborated with other mentor teachers in order to share best practices and discuss challenges associated with mentoring beginning teachers.
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers on classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.
- Encouraged teachers to take risks when trying out new ideas or approaches in their classrooms.
- Assisted with the recruitment of potential mentor candidates from within our district's teacher cohort.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.
- Supported mentors and mentees as they developed action plans for addressing any identified gaps or needs related to instruction.
- Delivered interactive group instruction to administer lessons and assignments, successfully engaging students of all learning abilities.
- Advised new teachers on problem solving strategies related to challenging behaviors exhibited by students.
- Developed a comprehensive mentoring plan that included individualized coaching sessions with each teacher assigned to me.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Incorporated research-based strategies into my own practice when working with mentors and mentees.
- Created opportunities for mentors and their mentees to engage in reflective conversations about successes and challenges experienced during the course of the year.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY
07.2012 - 01.2019
- A full-time teacher instructing all subjects including ELL/ESS students in first grade
- Development of data driven assessments for district wide first grade team
- Designed cross curricular units, with rubrics that align with district’s scoop and sequence
- Team Lead for first grade for four years; as well as, school lead for two years
- Mentor teacher for first year teachers.
SUMMER CURRICULUM TEAM MEMBER
MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #20
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Development of Curriculum Scoop and Sequence calendar for ELA and Math
- Developed curriculum maps for ELA and Math
- Created School City Assessments
- Aligned research based resources for ELA and Math curriculum
- Development of ELL UBD’s and ELP’s Resources
- Created Understanding by Design (UbD) Maps.
UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTER
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OELAS
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Development of cross curricular unit correlating ELA and ELP standards
- Presenter at OELAS Conference focusing on cross curricular with ELA and ELP’s Standards
- Development of rubrics for units.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
MARICOPA ELEMENTARY
07.2011 - 01.2012
- A full-time ELL kindergarten teacher instructing all academic standards
- Collaborated with team in lesson planning and assessment
- Participated in extracurricular activities outside of school hours
- Served on multiple school committees
- Participated in professional development
- Established a good rapport with staff, students and parents.
STUDENT TEACHER
PIMA BUTTE ELEMENTARY
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Observed mentor teacher in planning and assessing
- Assisted in teacher’s duties
- Participated in professional development
- Effectively transitioned into full-time teaching
- Excelled in establishing classroom management strategies
- Contributed in school committees.
DIRECTOR OF THE BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT # 20
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Obtained licensing and handled compliance issues through Arizona Department of Health Services
- Trained and managed staff for six elementary schools
- Communicated with building principals, teachers and parents.
Education
Masters in Elementary Education -
Northern Arizona University
05.2011
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology and Mass Communications -
Arizona State University
12.2002
Principal Pre K-12 (GCERT) - Education Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Whole Class / Small Group Instruction
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Guided Reading
- Technology Integration
- Student Assessment
- Cooperative Instruction
- Assessment Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Cross Curricular Units
- Mentoring
- Google Drive
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office and Excel
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Remind and PBIS Apps
- E-mail Management
- Document Camera
- Mimio Board
- Teacher Training
- Curriculum Development
- Parent Communication
- Educational Best Practices
- Instruction Differentiation
- Intervention Support
- Staff Supervision
- Setting Learning Objectives
- Educational Technologies Implementation
- Administration Collaboration
- Faculty Meetings
- Positive Learning Environment
- Database Software
- Behavior Improvements
- Relationship Building
- New Teacher Coaching
- Clerical Support
- Student Growth Measures
- Customer Service
- Materials Preparation
- Leadership and Inspiration
- Independent Decision-Making
- Educational Assistance
- Individual Instruction
- Reporting Requirements
- Motivational Techniques
- Community Relations
- Administration and Management
- Mentee Instruction
- Educational Support
- Enrichment Activities
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- IEP Compliance
- Documentation
- Activity Planning
- Teacher Support
- Student Learning Data
- Technology-Based Strategies
- IEP Familiarity
Affiliations
- Arizona Education Association 2011 – Present
- PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society
- Maricopa Education Association
Certification
STATE OF ARIZONA, Teacher License, Elementary Education, 1-8, Structured English Immersion, K-12, Early Childhood Endorsement, Birth-Age 8, National Board Certified Teacher
Awards
- TECHNOLOGY EDISON EDUCATOR AMBASSADOR
- TEACHER OF THE MONTH - BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY 2017-2018
- GRADUATED, 4.0 GPA DISTINCTION-NAU
References
- Dr. Lorain Conley, Director of Assessment and Data, Maricopa Unified School, 520.840.4472, lconley@musd20.org
- Mrs. Sheryl Rednor, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services, Maricopa Unified School, 602.418.2474, srednor@musd20.org
- Gretchen Brown, Director of Multiple Projects, ELL Supervisor, 520.568.6100 Ext. 1009, gbrown@musd20.org
- Janel Hildick, Principal/Supervisor, Butterfield Elementary, 480.694.8115, jhildick@musd20.org
Timeline
MENTOR TEACHER
MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #20
08.2019 - Current
UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTER
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OELAS
02.2013 - 04.2013
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY
07.2012 - 01.2019
SUMMER CURRICULUM TEAM MEMBER
MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #20
06.2012 - 01.2018
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
MARICOPA ELEMENTARY
07.2011 - 01.2012
STUDENT TEACHER
PIMA BUTTE ELEMENTARY
01.2011 - 04.2011
DIRECTOR OF THE BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT # 20
07.2007 - 07.2010
Masters in Elementary Education -
Northern Arizona University
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology and Mass Communications -
Arizona State University
Principal Pre K-12 (GCERT) - Education Administration
Northern Arizona University
STATE OF ARIZONA, Teacher License, Elementary Education, 1-8, Structured English Immersion, K-12, Early Childhood Endorsement, Birth-Age 8, National Board Certified Teacher
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