Lorrena Stewart
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise at Democracy Preparatory Charter School in data interpretation and instructional design. Achieved significant improvements in student assessment practices through effective coaching of teachers and promotion of team collaboration. Strong commitment to professional development and empowering students through targeted feedback and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Lead Teacher
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
San Antonio, Texas
07.2022 - Current
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Facilitated weekly, data-driven team meetings focused on Module Assessment results to identify trends, address student misconceptions, and celebrate student strengths.
- Coached and supported grade-level teammates, providing instructional guidance and modeling best practices to drive student achievement.
- Designed and led monthly professional development sessions for K–2 teachers, aligning training with school-wide goals and student needs.
- Conducted classroom observations, followed by targeted, actionable feedback, to enhance instructional quality and teacher growth.
- Created and updated the yearly pacing guide for 1st grade, ensuring alignment with state standards and curriculum expectations to support consistent instructional pacing across classrooms.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
SAISD
San Antonio, Texas
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress via emails or phone calls.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance including grades, attendance, homework completion.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Provided feedback on student work in order to promote growth in knowledge acquisition skills.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay up-to-date on current trends in education.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialization
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
UTSA
San Antonio, TX05-2004
Skills
- Data interpretation
- Instructional design
- Student assessment
- Professional development
- Coaching teachers
- Team collaboration
- Feedback delivery
- Progress monitoring
Affiliations
- Passionate about staying active through cycling and jump roping, activities that keep me energized, focused, and committed to personal wellness — values I bring into my professional life as well.
Accomplishments
- Charter Plan Development: Served as a key committee member in designing our school's Charter Plan, collaborating closely with staff to shape long-term strategic goals and initiatives.
- Family Engagement Workshops: Co-hosted Parent Workshops at the Beginning, Middle, and End of the Year to foster strong school-home connections and promote student success.
- Innovative Programming: Authored and secured an Innovative Grant to launch a student Newspaper Club, enhancing student voice, literacy, and collaboration.
Certification
- TEA recognized Teacher
- Lead Monthly Professional Development for K-2
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
1st Grade Lead Teacher
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
07.2022 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
SAISD
07.2014 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Reading Specialization
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
UTSA
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