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Tracy Leon

Pasadena,Texas

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Additionally, I have experience in creating engaging and informative lesson plans that spark students' interest in social studies. Uses innovative teaching methods to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of historical and social concepts. Strong understanding of classroom management and curriculum development to maintain an effective learning environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dual Language Social Studies Teacher & Gen. Ed.

Pasadena ISD- Miller Intermediate
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching educational experience.


Junior High Social Studies Teacher

Alvin I.S.D.- McNair Junior High
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Developed and implemented a solid and motivating curriculum for middle school students.
  • Modified curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Adapted lessons for advanced students as well as those with learning disabilities.
  • Served as an encouraging mentor to all of my students, and monitored children with known issues.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom and into lessons as often as possible.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

Test Examiner

Alvin Community College
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Prepare and administer exams for High School Equivalency, TSI Assessment, HESI, NLN, CLEP, correspondence, accommodate, instructor initiated and other exams, as requested by the college and community.

Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Alvin I.S.D.
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provide and direct instruction of students under supervision of the teacher.
  • Translate instructional material.
  • Reinforce Instructional material.
  • Alvin Elementary

Instructional Assistant

Alvin I.S.D.
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Provide and direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
  • Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher; work with individuals students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade-level standards.
  • Assets Academy

Substitute

Alvin I.S.D.
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules. This may include bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building principal.
  • Follow the instructions left by the teacher or alert the administrator if there are no plans to follow.

Temporary Summer Intern

Alvin I.S.D.
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Data Entry
  • Filing
  • Spreadsheet Accounting
  • Interpret
  • Financial Record Holding
  • Human Resources & Insurance Department
  • Alvin I.S.D. Administration Building

AVID Tutor

Alvin I.S.D.
09.2011 - 08.2015
  • Tutor all subjects (9th through 12th grade)
  • Advanced Placement & Dual Credit
  • Alvin High School

Commercial Teller

First National Bank of Alvin
03.2013 - 05.2015
  • Highly skilled in receiving and processing all banking transactions including; verifying transactions, checking and savings account withdrawals and deposits
  • In-depth knowledge of maintaining positive customer relations by means of proper handling of all transactions, in keeping with established procedures
  • Hands-on experience in exercising discretion, judgment, and proposal about transaction problems and inquiries

Library Student Assistant

Alvin Community College
12.2011 - 03.2013
  • Receptionist
  • Catalog Books
  • Research

Education

B.A. - History

University of Houston-Clear Lake
01.2015

A.A.T. - Education- Social Studies 8-12 Track

Alvin Community College
01.2013

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

  • Bilingual (Fluent-Spanish)

  • Customer Service

  • Research

  • Skilled in public speaking

  • Clerical

  • Behavior Management

  • Staff development

  • Multicultural education

  • Effective team collaboration

  • Educational technology

  • Creative instruction style

  • Leadership development

  • Interdisciplinary teaching

  • Team-based faculty engagement

  • Technology implementation

Certification

  • Alvin ISD Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year 2016-2017
  • Paraprofessional of the Year 2016-2017 at Assets High School
  • CPR Certified
  • AVID Tutor of the Year 2013-2015
  • Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society Member
  • University of Houston Clear Lake History Club Graduate Member
  • Volunteerism Award (over 120 hrs. Served)
  • University of Houston-Clear Lake History Club Volunteer Award

References

Craig, Rhodes, Previous Principal, Now Executive Director of Secondary Education, crhodes@alvinisd.net, 281-388-1130

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dual Language Social Studies Teacher & Gen. Ed.

Pasadena ISD- Miller Intermediate
08.2021 - Current

Junior High Social Studies Teacher

Alvin I.S.D.- McNair Junior High
08.2018 - 08.2020

Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Alvin I.S.D.
08.2017 - 06.2018

Test Examiner

Alvin Community College
10.2016 - 08.2018

Instructional Assistant

Alvin I.S.D.
08.2015 - 08.2017

Temporary Summer Intern

Alvin I.S.D.
06.2013 - 08.2015

Commercial Teller

First National Bank of Alvin
03.2013 - 05.2015

Substitute

Alvin I.S.D.
01.2012 - 01.2016

Library Student Assistant

Alvin Community College
12.2011 - 03.2013

AVID Tutor

Alvin I.S.D.
09.2011 - 08.2015

A.A.T. - Education- Social Studies 8-12 Track

Alvin Community College

B.A. - History

University of Houston-Clear Lake

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