Leticia Estrada
Grand Prairie
Summary
Experienced bilingual educator dedicated to promoting equitable learning for diverse student populations. Strong background in assessment coordination and instructional leadership, with a focus on enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching practices and community involvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish -LOTE Teacher
Cedar Hill ISD - Bessie Coleman Middle School
Texas
08.2017 - Current
- Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
- Facilitated interactive language activities to enhance student participation.
- Organized cultural events to promote Spanish language and heritage awareness.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Life School Red Oak
TX
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Designed engaging math lessons aligned with state standards.
- Conducted hands-on activities to deepen student understanding of mathematical concepts, promoting active learning.
- Delivered instruction in core content areas, prioritizing literacy and language development to foster student growth.
- Facilitated targeted interventions for multilingual learners, improving their engagement and comprehension.
Spanish Teacher
Grand Prairie ISD - SGPHS
Texas
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Enhanced secondary students' Spanish language skills through targeted support.
- Facilitated interactive language activities to enhance student participation.
- Evaluated student progress through consistent assessments and constructive feedback sessions.
- Fostered positive campus culture by implementing student-centered instructional practices.
8th grade Math Teacher
Grand Prairie ISD - Truman Middle School
Texas
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided individualized support to students struggling with math concepts and skills.
- Taught core content with an emphasis on academic language acquisition.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student needs.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance student understanding of mathematical principles.
- Collaborated with ESL and bilingual teams to support student progress.
5th/6th grade Math Teacher
Dallas ISD
TX
08.2002 - 05.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Designed and implemented tailored instruction for diverse elementary learners to enhance engagement and understanding.
- Supported bilingual and ESL students with differentiated instruction to improve language acquisition and math skills.
- Encouraged a positive classroom environment that nurtured creativity and critical thinking, resulting in increased student participation.
- Assisted in the design of math-based extracurricular activities such as Mathematics and Math Club.
- Built strong relationships with families and the school community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science / Economics
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2000
Skills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- ESL strategies
- LPAC compliance
- Assessment coordination
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Community engagement
- Collaborative leadership
Certification
- Language Other Than English – Spanish (EC–12)
- English as a Second Language Generalist (4–8)
- Generalist (4–8)
Leadership Specialized Roles
- LPAC Chair, 5 years
- Assistant to the Test Coordinator
- Holdsworth Leadership Program Participant
- CILT- Campus Improvement Leadership Team
- Math Department Chair
Timeline
Spanish -LOTE Teacher
Cedar Hill ISD - Bessie Coleman Middle School
08.2017 - Current
5th Grade Math Teacher
Life School Red Oak
08.2015 - 05.2017
Spanish Teacher
Grand Prairie ISD - SGPHS
08.2014 - 05.2015
8th grade Math Teacher
Grand Prairie ISD - Truman Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2014
5th/6th grade Math Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2002 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science / Economics
The University of Texas At Arlington