Maria D. Villasenor
Adkins,TX
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
East Central High School
08.2022 - Current
- Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.
- Utilized a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student performance objectively, providing valuable data for instructional decision-making processes.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities for Spanish National Honor Society and field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting.
- Developed students'' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students through the incorporation of authentic materials and real-life scenarios.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.
5th Grade GT Dual Language Teacher
East Central ISD
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Responsible for Teacher duties: create lesson plans to deliver whole and small group, track student progress, present information to parents, create assessments, create and reinforce classroom rules, work with school administration prepare students for standardized tests, and manage students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways, detention, etc.
3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher
East Central ISD
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsible for Teacher duties: create lesson plans, deliver plans to the entire class, individually to students or in small groups, track student progress, present information to parents, create tests, create and reinforce classroom rules, work with school administration prepare students for standardized tests, and manage students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways, detention, etc.
Substitute Teacher
East Central ISD
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Responsible for maintaining classroom order and lessons for absent teacher.
Education
Ph.D. - EdD Exec. Leadership in Mental Health & Human Serv
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX05.2026
Master's - Adult Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2007
Associates Degree - Mathematics And Computer Science
St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX05.2002
High School Diploma, high school diploma -
East Central High School
San Antonio, TX05.1999
Skills
- Equity Plan
- Culture Audit
- Policy Environment Analysis
- Program Proposal & Design
- Trauma & Community Crisis
- Management/Evaluation Plan
- Innovation of Instruction for change
Accomplishments
Annual Dual Language District Cultural Fair participation: Coordinated and presented a mexican-folklore dance along with students.
St. Philip's College Computer Science Club, Fall 2000-Spring 2002.
Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society. President's Honor Roll, St. Philip's College. President's Honor Roll, Palo Alto College. Honor Roll, Texas A&M University. Who's Who Among College Students? National Dean's List.
Certification
- Generalist EC-4, 4-8
- Bilingual Education Supplement
- Languages Other Than English: Spanish K-12
- Special Education K-12
Affiliations
- Spanish National Honor Society Sponsor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
East Central High School
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade GT Dual Language Teacher
East Central ISD
08.2014 - 06.2021
3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher
East Central ISD
08.2012 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
East Central ISD
10.2009 - 07.2012
Ph.D. - EdD Exec. Leadership in Mental Health & Human Serv
Houston Christian University
Master's - Adult Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Associates Degree - Mathematics And Computer Science
St Philip's College
High School Diploma, high school diploma -
East Central High School
- Generalist EC-4, 4-8
- Bilingual Education Supplement
- Languages Other Than English: Spanish K-12
- Special Education K-12
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