María Olivárez Gregory
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a robust background in bilingual education and interactive teaching, honed at institutions like Lubbock ISD. Excelled in roles requiring creative instruction and effective parent engagement, leveraging skills in Microsoft Office and classroom management. Proven track record in enhancing student learning experiences through differentiated instruction and innovative technology use.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Assistant
Texas Tech University-West Texas Middle School Math Partnership
Lubbock, TX
01.2013 - Current
- Receive data and enter all research responded to be decoded for math research team at conclusion of grant
- Assist with office duties as needed
- Transcribe grant cohort meetings
- Create and coordinate grant newsletters for the program
Texas Tech Online Instructor
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked with Texas Tech University Education Dept
- In inservice
- Worked with teaching candidates in Bilingual Education classes in preparation to certification
- Taught 4 semesters to different cohorts
Parent Liaison
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, TX
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Coordinated all parental involvement programs for students and their families
- Represented the need for students, teachers, school, and family
- Completed all duties under school principal and office staff
- Organized and implemented all parental involvement activities year round with supervision of federal program coordinator
Dance Instructor
, TX
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Taught All Star Dance, Recreational Dance classes and did private choreography for student ages 3-16 years of age
- Coached a National All Star Hip Hop Teams, Pom Teams, and taught ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern Dance Classes
Administration Receptionist/ Educational Instruction
Plainview ISD
Plainview, TX
12.1989 - 12.2007
- Handled all calls to the administration office and maintained general office work for superintendent and secretary
- Taught and maintained Migrant Building Bridges program for students ages 3 & 4 years old
- Recruited district migrant families
- Worked under federal programs department
Educational Aide
Edinburg CISD
Edinburg, TX
12.2001 - 05.2005
- Assisted with the high school dance team with supervision of teacher and prepared dances/materials for class and organization
- Worked with selected after school dance programs
- Followed dance curriculum and assessments by the State of Texas
- Created written dance exams for each six weeks
- Interacted positively with students and worked with special needs students when appointed by the teacher
Dual Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, TX
- Teaching 4th grade Self contained Dual/Spanish Immersion classes
- Taught first second grades for the 4 school years
- Teaches Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Teaches in Spanish and English
- Intervention to students
- Problem based classroom
- Academic conversations
Education
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction - Bilingual Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2012
Skills
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Research in Bilingual Education Writing
- Proficiency in Smart Board / InterWrite
- Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, and Publisher)
- Classroom Management
- Student Centered learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Effectively work with parents
- Experience working with special needs students
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Faculty support in New teacher academy training
Certification
- Certification in Bilingual EC-6th Grade, 2016
- Generalist EC -6th Grade, 2016
Awards
- Proyecto EL SMED Bilingual Education Science and Math Scholarship for Masters Program, 2014-2016
- Project Teach Scholarship, 2010-2012
- Texas Tech University Diversity Scholarship, Spring 2012
- Dean's List, Spring of 2009- Fall of 2011
References
- Melissa Hernandez, LISD Principal , Lubbock, TX, melissa.hernandez@lubbockisd.org, (806)-773-1046
- Rosandra Villalobos, LISD Educator, Lubbock, TX, rvillalobos@lubbockisd.org, (806) 632-9280
- Dr. Zenaida Aguirre-Muñoz, Professor at University Of California Merced (806)790-9794, zaguirre-munoz@ucmerced.edu
- Linda Landin, LISD Principal at Waters Elementary, 806-778-9140, llandin@lubbockisd.org
Field Base
- Ramírez Charter Elementary School, Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX, Nancy Quintanilla, Pre-K
- Harwell Elementary School, 2010, Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX, Maricela Hinojosa, First Grade
- Bozeman Elementary School, 2011, Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX, Danielle Wilson, 4th Grade
- Bean Elementary School, 2011, Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX, Rosandra Villalobos, 1st Grade
- Ramírez Charter Elementary School, 2011, Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX, Sandra Jimenez, 4th Grade
Memberships Honors Awards
- TTU Proyecto EL SMED Candidate, 2014-2016
- Community Involvement: Volunteer at the animal shelter (The Haven), 2011-2012
- Participated in a wide variety of charitable works to support homeless and hungry children for Lubbock ISD and Texas Tech University, 2007-2012
- Bilingual Education Student Organization, current member & organization secretary
- Women of Hope Ministries, Current member
- National Science Teachers Association, current member
- Step 2 Transitional Program
Affiliations
UIL Campus level Coordinator for two years, Destination Imagination campus Level Coordnatior/ DI Coach/ PTA Teacher of the year
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Designated Teacher Incentive Teacher Incentive Allotment Designee Level Exemplary since 2021, Now at Masters Level beginning in 2025.
- Teacher Academy New Teacher Mentor for three years, 2021-2023
- District level Translator for Bilingual Dept.
Timeline
Texas Tech Online Instructor
Texas Tech University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Student Assistant
Texas Tech University-West Texas Middle School Math Partnership
01.2013 - Current
Parent Liaison
Lubbock ISD
12.2010 - 08.2012
Dance Instructor
08.2007 - 12.2009
Educational Aide
Edinburg CISD
12.2001 - 05.2005
Administration Receptionist/ Educational Instruction
Plainview ISD
12.1989 - 12.2007
Dual Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
- Certification in Bilingual EC-6th Grade, 2016
- Generalist EC -6th Grade, 2016
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction - Bilingual Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
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