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Overview
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Education
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Certification
Languages
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Maria Cortez

Maria Cortez

Cypress,Texas

Summary

As an educator, my goal is to empower students to reach their maximum potential and foster their emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth. I create a safe and supportive environment that encourages risk-taking and the exchange of ideas. With experience as a bilingual Spanish teacher, I have successfully taught both English and Spanish to foreign nationals. My track record includes nurturing students struggling with learning a foreign language and adapting teaching methods to enhance their competency. By explaining assignments in their native language and delivering concepts clearly, I ensure that every student can grasp the material effectively.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Dual Language Teacher

Klein ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans and instructional approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on effective dual language teaching methodologies.
  • Increased students'' language proficiency by implementing innovative teaching methods and engaging activities.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.

Spanish 1 and 2 Teacher

Harold R. Rowe Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: CFISD | Cypress, Texas
  • Taught classes to students at varying levels of attainment
  • Provided varied instruction styles for diverse learning modalities
  • Utilized technology, such as interactive whiteboards and online resources, to enhance instruction
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and upcoming events
  • CFISD | Cypress, Texas

First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Jewel Askew Elementary School
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: Houston ISD
  • Houston ISD

First Grade GT Bilingual Teacher

Gus Oleson Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Aldine ISD
  • Aldine ISD

Kindergarten and Pre-Kinder Bilingual Teacher

Clemente Martinez Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Houston ISD
  • Houston ISD

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

Lora B. Peck Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Houston ISD
  • Houston ISD

Pre-Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

Young Learners Charter School
01.2005 - 01.2006

Education

Alternative Certification Program -

Texas Teachers
01.2006

Bachelor's Degree - Law

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
05.1994

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Technology Integration
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Bilingual fluency
  • Interactive teaching

Certification

  • Secondary Spanish (Grades 6-12), 09/01/23, 08/31/29
  • Standard Bilingual Generalist (EC-4), 09/01/23, 08/31/29
  • Standard Generalist (EC-4), 09/01/23, 08/31/29

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Spanish Dual Language Teacher

Klein ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025

Spanish 1 and 2 Teacher

Harold R. Rowe Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024

First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Jewel Askew Elementary School
01.2017 - 07.2022

First Grade GT Bilingual Teacher

Gus Oleson Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Kindergarten and Pre-Kinder Bilingual Teacher

Clemente Martinez Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

Lora B. Peck Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2012

Pre-Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

Young Learners Charter School
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor's Degree - Law

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

Alternative Certification Program -

Texas Teachers
Maria Cortez