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Josefina Mancias
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Dual-certified elementary educator (Texas & Arizona) with over 10 years of experience teaching in diverse and high-need school settings. Certified in Arizona with Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement and experienced in supporting English learners and students with varying academic needs. Skilled in data-driven instruction, intervention strategies, and building strong academic foundations. Passionate about teaching grades 2-4 while remaining flexible to server in any grade level where student needs are greatest.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Multiple Schools
Garland ISD
Garland, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated K-5 instruction across multiple campuses to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Implemented strategies to enhance learning experiences for diverse student populations in accordance with campus standards.
4th Grade Math Teacher (Tested Subject)
Garland ISD
Garland, TX
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Improved student achievement through data-driven instruction
- Provided targeted intervention for ESL and struggling students
- Maintained hight-expectation, structured classroom environment.
Math/Science Teacher
Crandall ISD
Crandall, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Math/Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dallas, Tx
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Established and executed standards-based instruction frameworks utilizing student data.
- Contributed to strategic initiatives as a member of campus instructional leadership team (CILT).
- Contributed to strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the Gifted and Talented Committee.
- Recognized as Teacher of the Month for outstanding contributions to student development.
Self-Contained Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Facilitated instruction of all core subjects within a self-contained classroom environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior Management
- IEP documentation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Driven Instruction
- Intervention & RTI Strategies
- ESL/SEI Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Technology Integration
- Test proctoring
Certification
- Arizona Elementary Education (K-8), valid through 2035.
- Arizona Structured English Immersion (SEI), PreK-12.
- Texas Core Subjects (EC-6), valid through 2032
- Texas ESL Supplemental (EC-12), valid through 2032
Languages
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Multiple Schools
Garland ISD
03.2025 - Current
4th Grade Math Teacher (Tested Subject)
Garland ISD
08.2023 - 12.2024
Math/Science Teacher
Crandall ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Math/Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2017 - 05.2022
Self-Contained Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University