Maria Lozano
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
At Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD, a bilingual teacher adept in cultural awareness and teaching strategies significantly enhanced student language proficiency and cultural understanding. Through innovative technology integration and effective parent-teacher communication, I spearheaded initiatives that markedly improved academic performance, demonstrating exceptional peer collaboration and literacy development skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
08.1995 - 06.2023
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in all areas growth in Spanish and English fluency.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Increased students' understanding of [Language] through teaching in various languages.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, fostering growth and development in both language acquisition and content knowledge.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Assigned homework in multiple languages.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students by incorporating diverse texts and materials into the curriculum.
- Utilized various assessment methods to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies specific to bilingual classrooms.
- Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.1995
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Peer Collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Literacy development
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
08.1995 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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