Maria Velasco

• Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning strategies.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and inclusivity for all students.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication such as phone call, text, email, or classroom Apps to address student progress.
• Participated in after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing additional support to enhance their language/math skills.
• Implemented a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress, informing instructional decisions based on data-driven insights.(Examples such as MAP, STAAR interim, quarterly progess exams, IXL)
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Enhanced language acquisition by utilizing bilingual teaching techniques and providing culturally relevant materials.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and inclusivity for all students.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication via email, phone, and Class Dojo communication on student progress.
• Developed individualized instruction plans to address diverse learning needs and support academic success for small group as well as enrichment activities for higher learners.
• Mentored new teachers in monolingual and bilingual education best practices, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing additional support to enhance their language skills.
• Integrated various forms of media into lessons, enhancing student interest and understanding of complex concepts.
• Promoted critical thinking skills by encouraging students to analyze text from multiple perspectives during reading lessons.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

• Modeled punctuality, reliability, and, dependability to students, parents, and administration.
• Flexible small-group intervention done daily to support learning gaps and enrichment for growth of other peers.
• Daily use of technology, as well as implementing guided reading and writing workshop.
• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
• Worked well with colleagues; weekly planning sessions to help develop the IB unit planners for grade-level.

• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
• Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
• Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.

-ILES Elementary, Kindergarten/1st grade, Lubbock ISD

-Harwell Elementary, Kindergarten Dual Language, Lubbock ISD

-Willowbend Elementary, 1st grade, Frenship ISD

• Modeled punctuality, reliability, dependability, responsibility.
• Complied with all school procedures and school policies at all times.
• Modeled ethical behavior and professionalism on a daily basis.