IRIS BETANCOURT
Brownsville,TX
Summary
A Social Studies Teacher, Grade Level Team Leader, and Social Studies Content Leader who goes above and beyond tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills. Well-versed in student needs assessment and classroom management. Committed to comprehensive student growth and creating a positive educational climate for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Grade Level Team Lead
IDEA Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Developed and implemented reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure that proved conducive to fair and equitable learning.
- Created educational experiences that gave each student opportunities to develop in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills.
- Communicated concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community positively and professionally and kept communication lines open.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
CSI Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Implemented Direct Instruction for 3rd-5th grade CSI students.
- Assisted in educational development of students under direction and guidance of classroom teachers for 5th grade team. As well as providing support in classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding
Case Manager-Mentor
Southwest Key Programs
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Conduct initial intake interviews of youth, family members, friends, and sponsors
- Provide weekly face to face updates to youth and weekly updates via phone to sponsor/family
- Ensure timely submission of initial Individual Service Plan due within 21 days of youths arrival to shelter and 30 day updates thereafter in accordance with Southwest Key Programs
- Attend case staffing weekly to provide case status in workload to ensure that adequate progress is being made
- Ensure and established proper supervision of youth at all times
- Assist with training and mentoring of new hires and increased case submissions
Child Protective Investigator Specialist
Family & Protective Services Department
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Interview clients to assess situations, capabilities and problems
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Adjusted well to needs of employment including working long hours
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Assistant Manager
Iris Betancourt - Charlotte Russe
10.2007 - 02.2017
- Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
- Increased sales by driving operational efficiencies and building excellent customer rapport.
- Achieved recognition for contribution to store success by optimizing sales.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Translation And Interpreting
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, Texas12.2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Time Management
- Leadership and Behavior Modeling
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of family dynamics
- MS Office
- IT System
Timeline
Teacher - Grade Level Team Lead
IDEA Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
CSI Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
Child Protective Investigator Specialist
Family & Protective Services Department
02.2018 - 12.2018
Case Manager-Mentor
Southwest Key Programs
01.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
Iris Betancourt - Charlotte Russe
10.2007 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Translation And Interpreting
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley