Lizeth Nunez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RLA/SS Instructional Coach
YISD-Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School
El Paso, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated professional development sessions to enhance instructional strategies across diverse subjects.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement effective curriculum adaptations for varied learning needs.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional practices.
- Mentored teaching staff in utilizing technology tools to enrich classroom experiences and engagement.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
RLA/ESL Teacher
YISD-Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School
El Paso, TX
07.2020 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for diverse student populations.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor and support student language development effectively.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities promoting cultural awareness and language immersion.
- Collaborated with educators to create inclusive learning environments for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Fourth Grade Dual Language Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
El Paso, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Lesson plans
- Behavior management/PBIS Training/SEL Training Trained in Guided Reading
- Supervision (UTEP Interns)
- Taught linguistically diverse students in Spanish and English.
Fourth Grade Dual Language Teacher
Ysleta ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Utilized Google Sheets and Excel to compile data gathered from various sources.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Employed diverse instructional resources, including online learning management systems to offer student remote assistance with assignments.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods such as GLAD, Kagan, Cooperative Learning, DOK Levels
- Evaluated student performance and progression by administering tests, quizzes and projects.
- Supervised UTEP interns in facilitating classroom activities.
- Developed lesson plans and facilitated instruction to educate students in Math, Reading, and Writing.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Taught linguistically diverse students in Spanish and English.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ysleta ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Taught children ages 5 to 6 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
- Provided focused lessons for readiness highlighting phonics, language, writing and reading.
First Grade Dual Language Teacher
Ysleta ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom needs.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Ysleta ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided support for diverse needs.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 5 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2010
Skills
- Certified Bilingual teacher for 4-8
- Certified Generalist Teacher for EC-6
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Test preparation
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Instructional planning skills
Timeline
RLA/SS Instructional Coach
YISD-Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School
09.2025 - Current
RLA/ESL Teacher
YISD-Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School
07.2020 - 09.2025
Fourth Grade Dual Language Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Fourth Grade Dual Language Teacher
Ysleta ISD
08.2016 - 06.2019
First Grade Dual Language Teacher
Ysleta ISD
08.2013 - 07.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Ysleta ISD
08.2011 - 06.2013
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Ysleta ISD
08.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
The University of Texas At El Paso