Kristi Ochoa
KYLE,TX
Summary
Dedicated Spanish Teacher committed to providing students students with warm, nurturing environments. Focused on helping learners of all skill levels advance through skilled group instruction and personalized support. Well-organized in handling all recordkeeping requirements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Dual Language Teacher
Austin Independent School District
Austin, TX
01.2001 - Current
- Create and deliver dual language Spanish curriculum to cater to the needs of various students.
- Guide and support new teachers joining the Dual Language program
- Align content area standards with Spanish language curriculum for multi-disciplinary lessons.
- Promote active participation from all students by facilitating small group discussions.
- Establish strong connections with students, parents, faculty and administrators.
- Pursue educational opportunities to expand expertise in teaching bilingual classes.
- Engage in district level meetings addressing Dual Language initiatives and policies.
- Monitor student behavior and implemented disciplinary procedures as needed.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences on a regular basis to ensure successful academic progress of students.
- Provide differentiated instruction in the classroom as needed to meet individual student needs.
- Utilize technology to enhance learning opportunities for students in all areas of the curriculum.
- Assess student performance through formative and summative assessments.
- Participate in professional development activities related to teaching methods and approaches for dual language programs.
- Promote effective communication between school personnel, community members, parents and guardians regarding the educational progress of each student.
Sales Associate
Jareds Jewelers
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology Minor in Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2000
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Project-based learning
- Cultural Competency
- Peer Mentoring
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Sales Associate
Jareds Jewelers
01.2017 - 03.2020
Spanish Dual Language Teacher
Austin Independent School District
01.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology Minor in Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
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