ITXEL K. LEON RIVERA
PROVIDENCE VILLAGE,TX
Summary
Experienced Language Acquisition teacher with strong background in teaching English as a Second language. Looking to establish strong interpersonal relationships in the school community and foster significant improvements in student language proficiency. Demonstrated effective classroom management and personalized instruction techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Dallas ISD
10.2016 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for teaching ESL learners across different grade levels.
- Campus Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
- Emergent Bilingual Campus Mentor- Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office
LPAC CHAIR
Dallas ISD
10.2016 - Current
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
Spanish Teacher
OW Holmes Middle School
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puerto Rico
Cayey, PR05-2008
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Teaching english
- Classroom management
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Dallas ISD
10.2016 - Current
LPAC CHAIR
Dallas ISD
10.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher
OW Holmes Middle School
08.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puerto Rico
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