James Duarte
Buda
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher excelling in student engagement and differentiated instruction. Committed to promoting a supportive classroom atmosphere while enhancing student success through effective activity planning and conflict resolution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Valor Education
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and motivation.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Organized math workshops and tutoring sessions to support students needing additional academic assistance.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and effective pedagogy practices.
- Achieved notable student growth across 4th grade math and High School Algebra 1, highlighted by school leadership for positive impact on academic performance.
Head Flag Football Coach
Valor Education
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered positive team culture through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Led practices focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship to prepare athletes for competitive play.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to analyze player performance and make adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Mentored players in personal growth, emphasizing the importance of discipline, commitment, and hard work both on and off the field.
- Developed comprehensive practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Led team to first Bi-District Championship in 2025.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville05-2023
Skills
- Mathematics instruction
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Head Flag Football Coach
Valor Education
08.2024 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Valor Education
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Franciscan University of Steubenville