James Abi Medalla
McAllen
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Edinburg CISD
Edinburg
08.2021 - Current
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and diverse evaluations.
- Enforced school regulations to maintain an optimal learning environment.
- Conducted conferences with parents to address concerns and discuss academic progress.
- Supervised students in classrooms and during outdoor breaks to ensure safety.
- Provided individualized instruction tailored to unique student needs.
- Implemented technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom engagement.
- Tutored students requiring additional support to improve understanding of concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum planning and integrated lesson development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2021
Skills
- Student evaluation methods
- Classroom oversight and safety supervision
- Tailored instructional approaches
- Educational technology integration
- Curriculum planning and execution
- Parent outreach and communication strategies
- Tutoring for academic improvement
- Team-based collaborative planning
- Behavioral management strategies
- Critical analysis skills in education
- Assessment practices aligned with standards
- Effective lesson presentation techniques
- Inter-faculty collaboration efforts
- Informed decision-making processes
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Made the Dean's list for multiple semesters during undergrad
- Made the President's list during undergrad
Certification
- Certified classroom teacher in Chemistry 7-12
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Limited
Laboratory experience
- My major in chemistry allowed me to have experience in my undergraduate studies in all the major fields of chemistry. This includes labwork in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis.
Affiliations
- Participates in student community involvement, such as highway trash cleanup, supervision for prom and their project celebration.
TSI Math Tutor
- Work in the summer to prepare students to pass their TSIA2, which helps Texas schools place students into appropriate courses, either directly into college-level subjects or into developmental courses to prepare them for higher-level work
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Edinburg CISD
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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