LAURA ALCALA
Mission,TX
Summary
Experienced bilingual teacher with 23 years of expertise in dual language instruction for elementary students. Skilled in collaborative teamwork, reading intervention, and parent-teacher communication, with a strong background in Eureka Math, Lexia Core 5, and Zearn programs. Ready to leverage bilingual instruction skills to support and grow with a new team as a Bilingual Teacher.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
PSJA Isd Alfred Sorensen Elementary
San Juan, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Alfred Sorensen Elementary, PSJA Independent School District Pharr Texas.
- I have 23 years experience teaching Dual Language to student's in Kinder, Second grade, First grade, and Third grade
- One year teaching at Alfred Sorensen Elementary Kinder Bilingual Classroom, providing instruction in both English and Spanish.
- Assisted students developing literacy skills in their native language while promoting English language acquisition.
- Help students achieved academic success in reading, writing and other course subjects.
- Experience the reward of seeing students become successful readers in their native language and make significant academic progress in both languages.
- Folklorico Dance Sponsor
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
La Joya ISD
La Joya, TX
08.2002 - 08.2025
- Guillermo Flores Elementary, La Joya Independent School District, La Joya, TX- Teaching Dual language.
- I have 23 years experience teaching Dual Language to student's in Kinder, Second grade, First grade, and Third grade.
- Participated in professional development workshops focusing on best practices for bilingual education teachers.
- Provided one-on-one, small group, bilingual pairs, tutoring sessions with struggling learners in English and Spanish language arts.
- Attending all the professional development for Eureka Math curriculum, Lexia Core 5, and Zearn programs to help students succeed in all areas.
- LPAC Committee
- Complete 60 hours ESC Region 1 Texas Reading Academically
Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Bilingual Teacher
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher communication
- Oral communication
- Reading intervention
- Bilingual instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
PSJA Isd Alfred Sorensen Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2002 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Bilingual Teacher
University of Texas Pan American