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Maria Medrano

Odessa

Summary

Bilingual education professional with proven expertise in language instruction and classroom management. Strong focus on fostering collaborative learning environments and achieving measurable academic outcomes. Adaptable to changing educational needs, excelling in curriculum development, cultural competency, and student engagement. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

San Jacinto Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2025 - Current
  • Teach 3rd grade self contained using the
  • dual language one way model
  • Mentor a monolingual teacher
  • Analyze data to design lesson to
  • improve students' achievement
  • Help or advice other colleagues on best practices
  • to improve students' academically and improve their behavior.
  • Help and Advice colleagues on procedural methods
  • Assisted in assessing student progress through standardized tests and informal evaluations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create curriculum materials that support diverse learning needs.
  • Supported classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere for every student.
  • Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing engagement and accessibility for all students.

Bilingual Teacher

Cameron Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Team taught with English Teacher
  • Implemented the dual language model
  • using the two way model
  • Team taught with Spanish teacher
  • Mentored Spanish teacher
  • Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methods and expand educational skills.
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress in both [English] growth and Spanish fluency.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.

Bilingual Teacher

Travis Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Taught third grade as a self contained teacher
  • using the dual language one way model
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Increased students' understanding of [Language] through teaching in various languages.
  • Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.

Bilingual Teacher

Blackshear Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2016 - 05.2022

Taught third and second grade as a

self contained teacher using the early exit

model

Mentored Spanish teacher partner

Taught Multiple grade levels

Collaborated with colleagues

Designed lesson plans for grade level

Bilingual Teacher

San Jacinto Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2012 - 05.2016

Taught second grade and fourth grade as self contained using the late exit model

Collaborated with colleagues to analyzed

and desegregate data to improve students'

achievement.

Designed lesson plans for grade level

Bilingual Teacher

Cameron Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2011 - 05.2012

Team taught with a English teacher.

Collaborated with colleagues to analyzed

and desegregate data to improve students'

achievement.

Designed lesson plans for grade level

Bilingual Teacher

Alamo Elementary
Odessa, TX
07.2007 - 06.2011
  • Taught six grade as a language arts and
  • social studies teacher
  • 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.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, fostering growth and development in both language acquisition and content knowledge.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.

Bilingual Teacher

Carver Elementary School
Greenville, TX
08.2006 - 05.2007
  • Taught 3rd grade self contained using the late exit model
  • Monitored student progress in both [English] growth and Spanish fluency.
  • 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.

Bilingual Teacher

Travis Elementary
Sulphur Springs, TX
08.2005 - 05.2006

Taught first grade as a self contained teacher

Implemented and piloted the dual language model one way late exit model

Designed lesson plans for grade level

with colleagues

Bilingual Teacher

Frances Corprew Elementary
Mt. Pleasant, Tx
12.2002 - 05.2005
  • Taught fourth grade as a language arts
  • and social studies teacher in Spanish
  • Team taught with English teacher
  • I was mentored by a veteran bilingual teacher
  • Designed and created lessons with mentor teacher
  • Designed and updated the reading curriculum with
  • mentor teacher

Education

Associate of Science - Bilingual Education

University of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
12-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education

Texas A&M University Commece
Commerce, TX
05-2003

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education

University of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
12-2013

Skills

  • Mentor strategies
  • Team teaching
  • Designing lessons
  • Cultural awareness
  • Peer collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Technology integration

Timeline

Bilingual Teacher

San Jacinto Elementary
08.2025 - Current

Bilingual Teacher

Cameron Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2025

Bilingual Teacher

Travis Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2022

Bilingual Teacher

Blackshear Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2022

Bilingual Teacher

San Jacinto Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2016

Bilingual Teacher

Cameron Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012

Bilingual Teacher

Alamo Elementary
07.2007 - 06.2011

Bilingual Teacher

Carver Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2007

Bilingual Teacher

Travis Elementary
08.2005 - 05.2006

Bilingual Teacher

Frances Corprew Elementary
12.2002 - 05.2005

Associate of Science - Bilingual Education

University of The Permian Basin

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education

Texas A&M University Commece

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education

University of The Permian Basin