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Jessica Parra

Brownsville,TX

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Dr. Juliet V. Garcia Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

Teacher's Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Student Teacher

Rivera Early College High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet the needs of different types of learners.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enable students to think out of the box.

Teacher Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Teacher assistant of High School Scholars' students (Internship program)
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.

Student Teacher

Dr. Juliet V. Garcia Middle School
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Translating the class to students from English to Spanish.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.

Student Teacher

Rivera Early College High School
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Increased students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
  • Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Math), Concentration 4th-8th UTEACH program, Minor: Psychology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Teaching (8th-12th) grade

Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Responsible
  • Ability to learn
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Bilingual
  • Psychology
  • Individualized Instruction

Certification

  • Affirming Difference and Valuing Background Knowledge (2021) Certification by Stanford Inspire
  • Mathematics 4th-8th by Texas Education Agency

Languages

Spanish
English

Websites

Timeline

Student Teacher

Dr. Juliet V. Garcia Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher's Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
06.2022 - 08.2022

Student Teacher

Rivera Early College High School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Teacher Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
06.2021 - 08.2021

Student Teacher

Dr. Juliet V. Garcia Middle School
01.2020 - 03.2020

Student Teacher

Rivera Early College High School
07.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Math), Concentration 4th-8th UTEACH program, Minor: Psychology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Associate of Arts - Teaching (8th-12th) grade

Texas Southmost College

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