Julie Leija
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable educator with 10+ years of experience in education, including Bilingual and ESL certification with a desire to take on new challenges. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Coordinator/Dean Of Multilingual Education
KIPP
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our Emergent Bilinguals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish TEA requirements and maintain in compliance.
- Implemented staff trainings "7 Steps to a Language Rich Interactive Classroom" to improve structure plan and facilitate a language rich interactive classroom.
- Organized and coordinated ELDA language classes for English learners.
SLP Coordinator
Kipp
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage Campus-based SLP Programming
- Coordinate with Regional Support Teams
- Monitor Delivery of Instruction
- Monitor Assessment & Achievement
- Observe & Provide Real-Time Feedback
- Support Teachers on GVLC
- Manage Teacher attendance
Spanish Teacher
KIPP
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
Kipp
- Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of DUO Lingo and Lexia English.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Relay Resident Advisor
KIPP
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Scheduled teaching opportunities for Residents, observed and provide feedback during teaching at-bats, weekly check-ins, support residents in co-planning and provided additional support for students in need.
- Worked with residents to identify misconceptions
in upcoming lessons. Looked at student work together from daily assessments to determine level of mastery and next steps.
1G Teacher GLC
KIPP
Houston, Texas
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
- Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
Kinder Bilingual Teacher
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
12.2005 - 05.2013
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-4 (Bilingual)
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12.2009
Skills
- New Teacher Coaching & Mentoring
- Parent and Student Communication
- Organization and Multitasking
- Instructional Best Practices
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
SLP Coordinator
Kipp
06.2022 - 06.2023
ESL Coordinator/Dean Of Multilingual Education
KIPP
08.2021 - Current
Spanish Teacher
KIPP
08.2021 - 05.2023
Relay Resident Advisor
KIPP
08.2019 - 06.2021
1G Teacher GLC
KIPP
08.2018 - 06.2021
Kinder Bilingual Teacher
Aldine ISD
12.2005 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-4 (Bilingual)
University of Houston - Downtown