Hi, I’m
Lisa Tijerina
Educator
San Antonio,TX
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Northside ISDSan Antonio, TX
Special Education Paraprofessional
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- GradeTExES (starting no earlier than 9/1/2025)PPR EC-12 TExES1 or 2012 edTPA: Special
- Education
- In development
- In development
- Offered
- Special Education:
- Early Childhood-Grade 12, 12 TExES (last operational date 08/31/2025)PPR EC-12 TExES1 or 2012 edTPA: Special
- Education
- Offered
- Offered (Last Year)
- Certificate
- Discontinued; must meet deadlines
- Special Education Supplemental (attaches to level of base certificate)
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
Northside ISDSan Antonio, TX
Substitute Teacher, K-12
09.2016 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Ensured alignment between lesson objectives, instructional materials, and assessments through careful planning and ongoing review of curriculum materials.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive school culture focused on collaboration and continuous growth.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Northside ISDSan Antonio, TX
English Teacher
08.2000 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- First year “Teacher of the Year” award
Certification
- Special Education Credential - TEA
- March, 2025
TEA Certified Special Education EC-12
TEA Certified Special Education EC-12
I recently obtained the Early Childhood through twelfth grade special education endorsement to supplement my first through eighth grade English/ Language Arts teaching certificate.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Northside ISD
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Northside ISD
09.2016 - 08.2024
English Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2000 - 06.2006