Hi, I’m
Maria “Connie” McRae
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at NEISD, excelling in student engagement and behavior management. Skilled in differentiated instruction and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Committed to fostering a positive classroom environment, promoting literacy development, and building strong relationships with students and families.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
NEISD
Substitute Teacher, K-12
05.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure consistent education.
- Frequently selected as substitute teacher based on reliable performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent practice consequences for all students.
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
Youth Minister
05.1997 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Discussed church policy, events, and youth participation with parents and guardians.
- Delivered engaging lectures tailored specifically for the youth audience, inspiring spiritual reflection, responsibility ,& growth.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities, inclusive of international pilgrimages, and multimedia into ministry programs.
- Promoted a culture of spiritual growth and discipleship, consistently modeling and encouraging a deepened relationship with God.
SAISD
Middle School Teacher
08.1999 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained an orderly, clean, and secure classroom environment.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
Education
St Mary’s UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Masters Of Arts- Political Science from International Studies & Theology
The University of Texas At San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Bachelor Of Arts from Criminal Justice
12.1991
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Language acquisition
- Mathematics proficiency
- Social studies
- Science concepts
- Teaching methodologies
- Assessment techniques
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Differentiated instruction
- Safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Lesson planning
- Behavior modeling
- Group and individual instruction
- Student tutoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Lesson implementation
- Records management
- Instructional technology
- Lesson plan implementation
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Discussion facilitation
- Activity management
- Discipline
- Test proctoring
- Student records management
- Disciplinary procedures
- Mathematics instruction
- Assessment administration
- IEP documentation
- Creative problem solving
- Health and safety
- Analytical skills
- Lecturing and teaching
- Literacy strategies
- Reporting and documenting
- Individualized care
- Results-focused
- Smartboard technology
- Proctoring
- Mathematical concepts
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Staff collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Organization and planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Classroom and activity supervision
- Relationship building
- Enforcing classroom rules
- Teaching life skills
- Issue resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Google classroom
- Public speaking
- Small group tutoring
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Individual tutoring
- Assistive technologies
- MS office
- Equipment troubleshooting
- First Aid/CPR
- Student needs assessments
- Material distribution
- Language fluency
- Sound judgment
- Student counseling
- Critical thinking
Certification
Texas Educators Certifications:
1. Self-contained grades 1-8, all subject matters (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies & Science)
2. Special Education grades K-12.
Additional Information
While I attended School (High School & College), I worked as a Cashier (approximately 5.5 years) & Assistant Bookkeeper.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
NEISD
05.2005 - Current
Middle School Teacher
SAISD
08.1999 - 05.2005
Youth Minister
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
05.1997 - 12.2007
St Mary’s University
Masters Of Arts- Political Science from International Studies & Theology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor Of Arts from Criminal Justice
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