Hi, I’m
Lidia Karina Funes
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator looking for a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Proven history of improving client learning outcomes by adapting curriculum to client needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dallas Independent School District
Reading Interventionist
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
09.2019 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students and introduced specialized lessons plans to monitor progress resulting in over 40 percentile growth targets met.
- Conducted bi-quarterly progress monitoring for every students using BAS/running records and phonics skill monitoring.
- Analyzed data to assess 20-40 students' strengths and weakness.
- Embraced teaching children of over 26 different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Participated productively in over 60 hours of Team Meetings, RTI Meetings, Professional Learning Communities, Staff development and District Level Meetings.
Southwest Key Programs
Case Manager/School-Age Lead Teacher
01.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Reunited over 80% of unaccompanied minors with sponsors.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case
management plans with a case load of 12 clients to address their needs and goals. - Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine
timely delivery of services. - Maintained accurate records of over 500 clients.
- Trained incoming staff on ORR policy and department procedures on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
- Conducted quarterly audits with over 90% accuracy rate.
Brownsville ISD
Bilingual Teacher
01.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Analyzed data to assess 20-40 students' strengths and weakness.
- Conducted weekly progress monitoring for every students using data capturing technology.
- Maintained accurate records for over 50 learners
- Collaborated with teachers to create and implement engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and students' needs resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement.
Jubilee Academic Center
6th Grade ELA Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Designed and delivered engaging and culturally responsive English language lessons resulting in a 20% improvement in student progress.
- Assisted with data collection to monitor student progress towards IEP goals
- Managed classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement techniques resulting in a 50% decrease in disciplinary issues.
Education
The University of Texas At BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
12.2014
University Overview
- Major in Bilingual Education
Skills
- Texas State Teaching Certification- Bilingual Generalist (Early Childhood-6th Grade)
- Lesson collaboration
- Distance Learning
- Highly comfortable with technology
- Communications and Media
- Cloud-Based Document Coordination
- Data Process Auditing
- Native Spanish Speaker
Accomplishments
- Light House Team Member- Lee A.
McShan Jr. Elementary, August 2021-
Present - UIL Coach
- Technology integration and lesson delivery presenter
- Site Coordinator for Afterschool
Programs - Lee A. McShan Jr.
Elementary, August 2021- May 2022
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Dallas Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
09.2019 - 06.2023
Case Manager/School-Age Lead Teacher
Southwest Key Programs
01.2018 - 08.2019
Bilingual Teacher
Brownsville ISD
01.2015 - 01.2018
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Jubilee Academic Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
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