Luz M Gonzalez-Espino
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Experienced teaching professional with a background in multicultural education. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage students and facilitate foreign language acquisition. Adapts lesson plans and provides personalized support for student success in Spanish. Grasps new concepts quickly, excels under pressure, and communicates ideas effectively. Possesses excellent public relations skills in-person and over the phone. Punctual, self-motivated, and proficient in Spanish, English, and some French.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Literature Teacher
UISD Elias Herrera Middle School
08.2013 - Current
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Spanish Adjunct instructor
Texas A& M International University
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Plan and implement curriculum and educational programs for students within Spanish / Bilingual Education Major program.
- Communicate class content to students so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational objectives.
- Develop the syllabus for each course assigned based on the Spanish / Foreign Language department criteria.
- Teach the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus.
- Prepare and grade examinations based upon course objectives and published exam schedule and returns all assignments in a timely manner.
- Implements evaluation for outcomes assessment, and achieves established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction
STAAR ELAR 4th Grade and 7th Grade Seasonal Scorer
Educational Testing Services ETS
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Complete System Training using online learning modules and quick reference guides.
- Perform Content Training — using online training sets or possibly scored on papers.
- Complete Certification Process — after completing the required certification test(s) online with successful results.
- Perform Calibration — most programs require Raters to take calibration test(s) daily prior to scoring.
- Score STAAR ELAR 4 th and 7th grade exams — using online scoring application with access to prompt support materials.
Spanish Teacher
UISD Trautmann Middle School
05.2008 - 08.2013
- Develop and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
- Identify, select and modify resources to meet student's diverse needs.
- Integrate multicultural units, manipulatives and Spanish grammar worksheets to vary lessons and consolidate concepts.
- Offer after-school support to make certain that each student is able to grasp the materials and become fluent in the Spanish language
Instructional Assistant
UISD Malakoff Elementary SCL Unit
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Designed and implemented a challenging child-centered curriculum for children with special needs.
- Expanded student comprehension and knowledge of basic math implementing the 'Touch Math' system.
- Fostered a positive, caring, active and engaging school environment for children with special needs.
Graduate Assistant Teacher
Texas A &M International University
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: (Office of Graduate Students and Research / Department of Humanities -Foreign Language)
- Assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, and other miscellaneous projects.
- Tutor or mentor students at the foreign language laboratory.
- Obtain materials needed for classes, including texts and other materials.
- Prepare presentations for lectures.
- Deliver lectures.
- Help professors and teachers develop course plans.
- Teach undergraduate courses.
- Create and write materials such as a syllabus, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
- Correspond with students on Blackboard or related inter-campus communication system.
- Enforce language laboratory rules.
- (Office of Graduate Students and Research / Department of Humanities -Foreign Language)
Teacher
Webb County Head Start Program
11.2001 - 10.2005
- Prepared a curriculum for a General Pre-Kinder Program.
- Organize and manage parent/ teacher programs and events.
- Open and maintained line of communication with parents.
Education
MA - Spanish 8-12 Grade Certification
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, TexasB.A. - Spanish, Reading
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, Texas05.2012
Completion of Intensive Language Training Program - undefined
Université de Savoie
06.2006
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
TAMIU GLM Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient,
Granada, Spain 06-2008
Skills
- Student motivation
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Interactive classroom instruction
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication both English / Spanish -some French
- Instructional technology integration
- Student assessment
Accomplishments
- TAMIU GLM Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient, Granada, Spain, Summer 2008
- TAMIU GLM Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient, Granada, Spain, Summer 2009
- Texas A & M Pathways Student Research Symposium Presenter, 11/13/09
- Texas A & M Sigma Delta Pi President, Fall 2007 - Fall 2009
- Recognized as 2006-2007 United Independent School District Paraprofessional of the Year, School Year 2006-2007
Certification
- Certified Secondary Spanish , 6-12 Grade - Exp-01/31/2029
- Certified English Language Arts and Reading, 4-8th Grade , Exp-01/31/2029
- Certified English as a Second Language -Supplemental, 4-12th Grade, Exp-01/31/2029
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
STAAR ELAR 4th Grade and 7th Grade Seasonal Scorer
Educational Testing Services ETS
05.2015 - 08.2018
Spanish Adjunct instructor
Texas A& M International University
05.2015 - 08.2023
Reading Literature Teacher
UISD Elias Herrera Middle School
08.2013 - Current
Graduate Assistant Teacher
Texas A &M International University
09.2010 - 05.2012
Instructional Assistant
UISD Malakoff Elementary SCL Unit
10.2008 - 05.2013
Spanish Teacher
UISD Trautmann Middle School
05.2008 - 08.2013
Teacher
Webb County Head Start Program
11.2001 - 10.2005
B.A. - Spanish, Reading
Texas A & M International University
Completion of Intensive Language Training Program - undefined
Université de Savoie
MA - Spanish 8-12 Grade Certification
Texas A & M International University
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
TAMIU GLM Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient,
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