Maria Trochez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Proven instructional leader from South San Independent School District, adept in enhancing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through targeted coaching and professional development. Skilled in instructional planning and fostering strong interpersonal relationships, consistently promoting literacy and continuous improvement. Demonstrated success in elevating academic growth by implementing innovative strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Language Instructional Coach
South San Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons for District Dual Language Classrooms utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through ongoing support.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, colleagues and administrators.
Instructional Coach
South San Independent School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
4th Grade Lead Teacher
South San Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Promoted literacy development through guided reading groups, book clubs, and interactive read-alouds, increasing overall reading comprehension levels.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s educational progress.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and various community agencies, improved quality of student outcomes and developed innovative solutions and curriculums.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
06.2018
Skills
Excellent communication abilities
Instructional planning skills
Committed to continuous improvement
Outstanding interpersonal abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Dual Language Instructional Coach
South San Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach
South San Independent School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
4th Grade Lead Teacher
South San Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - San Antonio