Maricela Reyna
Floydada,TX
Summary
Innovative teacher bringing 25-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math Teacher
Lockney ISD
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance
- Helped students with small group instruction and one to one to master Math skills
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Pre K Teacher , Kinder Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher,
La Joya ISD
08.2005 - 08.2017
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
4th Grade Teacher Summer School
Floydada ISD
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
3rd Grade Teacher
Floydada ISD
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
Teacher Aide
Mission ISD
08.1992 - 08.2005
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - EC-4 Bilingual Education
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2005
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX05.2003
High School Diploma -
Floydada High School
Floydada, TX05.1985
Skills
- Community Organization
- Instructional Techniques
- Behavior Modeling
- Different Learning Styles
- Concept Demonstrations
- Grammatical Skills
- Adolescent Development
Timeline
4th Grade Math Teacher
Lockney ISD
08.2017 - 05.2020
4th Grade Teacher Summer School
Floydada ISD
06.2015 - 07.2015
3rd Grade Teacher
Floydada ISD
05.2014 - 06.2014
Pre K Teacher , Kinder Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher,
La Joya ISD
08.2005 - 08.2017
Teacher Aide
Mission ISD
08.1992 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - EC-4 Bilingual Education
University of Texas Pan American
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
South Texas Community College
High School Diploma -
Floydada High School
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