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Lesley Barrera

Lesley Barrera

Stockdale,TX

Summary

General Education teacher for 17 years eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Stride K12
07.2024 - Current
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Special Education Teacher

Stockdale ISD
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Develop curriculum for high school and junior high life skills students.
  • Complete accommodation paperwork and goals for students with disabilities.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Math Interventionist

Nixon Smiley CISD
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

5th Grade Math Teacher

Stockdale ISD
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Exhibit clear communication skills, patience, and empathy when speaking with students and parents.
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Present lessons through Zoom or Google Meets.

5th Grade Math Teacher

Nixon Smiley CISD
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Develop curriculum
  • Established lesson plans based on students' individual abilities.
  • Use a variety of teaching tools and methods
  • Collaboration and engagement
  • Observed and assessed student performance, and kept up with thorough records of progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2007

Skills

  • Multimedia instruction
  • Materials sourcing
  • Student needs assessment
  • Classroom organization
  • Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and multiple other platforms
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Standardized tests
  • Special education
  • Lesson planning
  • Student remediation
  • Assigning and grading work

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Stride K12
07.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Stockdale ISD
08.2022 - 06.2024

Math Interventionist

Nixon Smiley CISD
08.2021 - 07.2022

5th Grade Math Teacher

Stockdale ISD
08.2018 - 07.2021

5th Grade Math Teacher

Nixon Smiley CISD
08.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas State University
Lesley Barrera