Jennifer Zamora
Uvalde,TX
Summary
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." - Aristotle
Jennifer Zamora is a 4th grade dual-language instructor from Uvalde, Texas and is celebrating her 21st year of teaching with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD).
Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in science from the University of Texas at Austin. She is certified to teach Elementary for grades PK-8 and 'English as a Second Language' (ESL).
As an alumni of UCISD, Zamora returned to her roots with the hope of growing young readers. Much of her career was devoted to early childhood, where she spent twenty years building the foundation at Dalton Elementary. Later, she transitioned to fourth grade where she now reads to learn with the children in a dual language environment.
In her spare time, Zamora is a partner at her local HEB. There, she utilizes her multitasking skills to proficiently assist pharmacists and other team members with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Dual Language English Language Arts
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Improved students'' reading and writing abilities by incorporating engaging dual language activities.
- Promoted bilingualism and cultural awareness by incorporating diverse texts, multimedia content, and authentic resources into lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies for enhancing the dual language program curriculum and instructional methods.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions for individualized support.
- Implemented a positive behavior management system to maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Established strong relationships with students, fostering mutual respect and trust that encouraged growth in both language domains.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HEB
06.1992 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
- Managed insurance billing and claims processing, streamlining the reimbursement process for patients and pharmacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2020
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Growth Mindset
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
Accomplishments
Awards and Recognitions
- Teacher of the Year - Uvalde Dual Language Academy - 2024
- 20 Years of Service UCISD - 2023
- 30 Years of Service HEB - 2022
- Teacher of the Year - Dalton Elementary
Timeline
4th Grade Dual Language English Language Arts
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HEB
06.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Austin
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