Lisa Guajardo
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Experienced educator with 21 years in education, known for effective communication and fostering a positive workplace environment. Seeking to leverage strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills for an exciting career change. Eager to apply expertise and enthusiasm to make a meaningful impact in a new professional capacity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA, ESL, and SAT Tutor
Pennant Education
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Guided students towards language proficiency and literary comprehension
- Tailored lessons to meet diverse learning styles, fostering a supportive and engaging environment
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Assisted students with time management skills, enabling them to efficiently tackle challenging exam sections.
- Employed a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles within each tutoring session.
- Remained current on SAT testing standards, format changes, and best practices in tutoring methodologies to provide the most up-to-date guidance for students.
- Reviewed incorrect answers from practice exams with students, identifying common mistakes, clarifying misunderstandings, and reinforcing correct methods.
Tier 1 Online Educator
Elevate K-12
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Actively used engagement, assessment, differentiation, and scaffolding practices in my delivery of Elevate content to Central High School students
- Established positive relationships with students, the Classroom Coach, and Academic Coach to deliver live-stream, high-quality instruction.
- Provided constructive criticism on student work by highlighting strengths and areas for improvement while fostering a growth mindset.
- Streamlined communication with students through regular email updates, discussion boards, and virtual office hours.
- Enhanced online learning experience by incorporating multimedia elements and interactive activities in course materials.
- Established rapport with students from diverse backgrounds through cultural sensitivity and empathetic listening skills during one-on-one consultations or group meetings.
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Tier 1 Online Instructor
Elevate K-12
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Actively used engagement, assessment, differentiation, and scaffolding practices in my delivery of Elevate content to the students at CE Murray Middle School
- Established positive relationships with students, the Classroom Coach, and Academic Coach to deliver live-stream, high-quality instruction.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Valley Christian Heritage School
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where all students felt comfortable
- Established classroom and field trip rules and enforced them fairly and effectively
- Graded papers, lessons, tests, quizzes, and other assignments, relaying information to parents on a weekly basis
- Adapted quickly to a variety of subjects, grade levels and teaching styles to present information effectively to students without interrupting the lesson plan schedule
- Advised and oversaw the activities of the National Honor Society
- Considered services and activities for the school and community in order to bring improvement to the school community
- Worked with the officers and members to plan meetings and activities for the yearlong schedule
- Maintained contact with faculty and administrator, by clearing all activities with the principal and kept her informed of all chapter functions
- Taught, as well as practiced, democratic actions and encouraged civic engagements.
10th and 11th World and U.S. History Teacher
Donna High School- Donna ISD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught general education students as well as students with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Earned 120 Hours of Professional Development- Abydos Learning International- Three-Week Writing Institute
- Trained in Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies.
7th-12th Teacher
Valley Christian Heritage School
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Demonstrated the qualities of enthusiasm, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, and punctuality
- Actively served as National Honor Society and BETA Club Sponsor
- Named 2009-2010 Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
9th Grade World Geography Teacher
W.A. Todd Ninth Grade Campus- Donna I.S.D.
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed rigorous lesson plans and lectures and prepared students for quizzes and tests
- Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where all students felt comfortable.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in geography education.
- Utilized multimedia resources, such as maps and videos, to enrich course content and improve overall comprehension of geographic concepts.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex geographical concepts by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, maintaining open lines of communication between home and school environments.
7th Grade Texas History Teacher
Memorial Middle School- La Joya ISD
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Developed lesson plans for 7th grade Texas History classes
- Incorporated Language Arts skills into curriculum for well-rounded learning
- Promoted environment conducive to learning.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
Education
Master's degree - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2013
Bachelor's degree - History
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX12.1999
Skills
- Record Keeping (10 years)
- Classroom Management (10 years)
- Competence with Educational Technology (2 years)
- Lesson Plan Creation (10 years)
- English
- Spanish (5 years)
- Mentoring (5 years)
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development (2 years)
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Classroom management
- Classroom experience
- Typing
- Curriculum development
- Patience and Empathy
- Online tutoring experience
Certification
Standard Texas Teaching Certificate- Social Studies Grades (8-12) Active, August 2022-July 2028
South Carolina State Board of Education- Educator License Grades (8-12) Active, January 2021-June 2025
TEFL and TESOL Certificate- 120-hour Premier TEFL Course
Awards
- Technology Expert Award, 04/01/21, Awarded by Elevate K-12 for innovative use of technology throughout the Elevate platform.
- Instructor of the Year, 05/01/21, Awarded by Elevate K-12 for dedication and inspiring others to learn.
Timeline
ELA, ESL, and SAT Tutor
Pennant Education
10.2023 - 01.2025
Tier 1 Online Educator
Elevate K-12
03.2023 - 11.2023
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
01.2023 - 05.2023
Tier 1 Online Instructor
Elevate K-12
01.2021 - 06.2021
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Valley Christian Heritage School
01.2012 - 01.2020
10th and 11th World and U.S. History Teacher
Donna High School- Donna ISD
01.2011 - 01.2012
7th-12th Teacher
Valley Christian Heritage School
01.2004 - 01.2010
9th Grade World Geography Teacher
W.A. Todd Ninth Grade Campus- Donna I.S.D.
01.2001 - 01.2003
7th Grade Texas History Teacher
Memorial Middle School- La Joya ISD
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor's degree - History
University of Texas Pan American
Master's degree - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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