Jessica Dominguez
Weslaco
Summary
Certified Reading and Writing Teacher with a background in boosting students' literacy and developing positive classroom environments. Knowledgeable in the latest reading educational methods. Certified in the Jane Shaffer writing program, as well as RACE strategy. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 11 years in developing young scholars.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Vanguard Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Aligned curriculum with state standards, ensuring that lessons were both engaging and met required benchmarks for success.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved student writing skills by providing personalized feedback and implementing peer editing workshops.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, catering to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Organized various extracurricular activities such as book clubs and writing groups to encourage continued growth outside the classroom setting.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community among students.
- Developed interactive lesson plans incorporating multimedia content to enhance student engagement in the learning process.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enhancing cross-curricular connections for students.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered and evaluated assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress in various methods for academic success
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics in both Reading and Writing.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas in order to build master student.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral progress to support needs of students, and create retention plans to allow all students to thrive.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Organized team meetings to maintain student evolvement, planned reward events and met with parents to create support for students.
- Participated as leadership in Enrichment camps to help create bridge between STEM and Literacy needs in all student groups.
- Wrote curriculum for PSJA ISD seventh grade district curriculum team.
- Led 37 cheerleaders as assistant cheer coach
- Provided opportunities during tutoring or conference hours as extra support to students.
7th Grade Reading Teacher
Valley View ISD
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Implemented reading lessons for 100 seventh grade students while modifying lessons to target student needs.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Assisted in curriculum needs and taught remedial reading classes.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills that would encourage student growth.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Google suites.
- Helped with curriculum writing, TELPAS lesson plans, GT differentiation and ESL modification of lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Journalism- PR
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2009
Skills
- Reading and Writing instruction
- Intentional group lessons to develop self learning classroom
- Experienced with Goggle Suites and other apps and websites
- Exceptional classroom supervision
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Writing Team
- Jane Shaffer Writing Program
- Outstanding Parent-Teacher/ Student-Teacher relations
- Differentiation in instruction based on learning assessments
- Organizational ability to assist in managing 100 students
- Skillful in creating lessons to merge literature with STEM activities
Certification
- ESL Certified
- Certified Jane Shaffer Writing Program
- GT Designated Teacher
- Current in TELPAS and Bilingual updates
Timeline
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Vanguard Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
7th Grade Reading Teacher
Valley View ISD
08.2013 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Journalism- PR
University of Texas Pan American
- ESL Certified
- Certified Jane Shaffer Writing Program
- GT Designated Teacher
- Current in TELPAS and Bilingual updates
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