Maria Montana
Katy
Summary
Dynamic ESL specialist with proven ability to support program implementation and enhance English proficiency for emerging bilingual students. Skilled in communication, collaboration, and compliance with LPAC procedures, driving academic success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary ESL ISST
Katy Independent School District
Katy
08.2023 - Current
- Collaboratively planned with 5th grade ELAR team, twice weekly.
- Co-teacher in a 5th grade ELAR classroom.
- Support ESL program implementation to increase English proficiency and academic achievement.
- Implement all LPAC procedures in alignment with state and federal requirements.
- Conduct and complete the enrollment process of all new EB students throughout the school year.
EB Specialist
Fort Bend Independent School District
Richmond, TX
08.1998 - 05.2023
- Coached/built classroom teachers' capacity to develop students' language proficiency and student academic achievement for EBs.
- Collaborated with campus administration and staff to ensure the appropriate instructional placement of EBs based on individual language proficiency and academic needs.
- Completed all required compliance tasks.
- Implemented all LPAC processes and procedures in alignment with state and federal requirements.
- Served as LPAC representative for all ARDs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Ability to work and lead adult learners
- Knowledge of unique educational needs of EB students
- Expertise in ELPS and TEKS
- Organized
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Effective interpersonal skills
Timeline
Elementary ESL ISST
Katy Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
EB Specialist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.1998 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Michigan