Lydia Rangel
El Paso,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Elementary Teacher with 19 years of experience teaching. Motivated to help students develop a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
UIL Coach: Events Art Smart, Creative Writing
Socorro ISD
El Paso, Tx.
08.2020 - Current
- Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.
- Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
- Prepared students for UIL events.
Certified Elementary Teacher
Socorro ISD
El Paso, TX
07.2003 - Current
- Established and maintained standards for behavior that fostered student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors during COVID.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Tutored students to help develop reading and math skills. Weekly and during intercession.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Literary Anthology Coordinator
Socorro ISD
El Paso, Tx.
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for writing genres.
- Held writing contest school wide for writing genres.
- Collected entries and entered them for a district writing competition.
- Writing certificates were created for school winners and included in end of year award assembly.
Education
Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies - Specialization in Reading
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2003
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- AVID
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Co-Teach Setting Teacher
- Time management
- Technology integration
Timeline
UIL Coach: Events Art Smart, Creative Writing
Socorro ISD
08.2020 - Current
Literary Anthology Coordinator
Socorro ISD
08.2012 - 05.2018
Certified Elementary Teacher
Socorro ISD
07.2003 - Current
Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies - Specialization in Reading
The University of Texas At El Paso