Accomplished elementary school educator with 16 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 7 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools.
Developing targeted learning objectives, lesson plans based on State Standards and targeting individual needs.
Tactful communicator when addressing parents and children about progress and when support is needed.
Experienced in improving student learning outcomes (STAAR Test) by adapting lesson plans to student needs.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the company
Focused individual with strong understanding of customer assistance and problem solving.
Offering excellent experience in high-volume settings. Highly service-minded and professional with customers and employees alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Denton ISD
Denton, Texas
08.2007 - 09.2020
Successfully taught bilingual subjects to second language learners for13 years
Managed student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth..
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
Bilingual students successfully scored above 75% in Reading, 85% in math, 80% in Science in English on STAAR test (Texas state test)
Teacher-4th Grade
Lancaster ISD
Lancaster, CA
10.2004 - 01.2007
Absorbed multi-faceted requirements of being team leader. Demonstrated instinctive student-teacher relationship to design and implement roadmap for each students' individual needs.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Organized and documented PLC meetings (professional learning committee) where educators, administrator, counselor and parents gather to discuss data driven progress (increased reading levels by 45% in 6 month period).
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Handled daily calls per day to address parent inquiries and concerns regarding their child's social, emotional, and learning progress.
Survey Interviewer
Olive View Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
05.2007 - 08.2007
Summer Job:
Elicited comments from individuals surveyed and accurately recorded comments.
Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees.
Recruited and screened 5 potential participants daily
Used specified forms to compile, record and code data from interviews
Followed scripted questionnaires verbatim to collect research data.
Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each interview.
Performed data entry and electronic data collection after each interview.
Office Assistant
Harding Elementary School (L.A.U.S.D.)
Sylmar, CA
12.2001 - 05.2003
Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Drafted common document templates for use by staff and incoming visitors.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management for Admin., nurse, and phone logs.
Verified accuracy of over 60 parent communication records per day by consistently updating document journal with information.
Drafted common document templates for use by executives and employees.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
California State University - Northridge
Long Beach, CA
2001.08 - 2004.12
Skills
Standardized tests
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Certification
Bilingual Generalist-Spanish (4-8)
Work Availability
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Bilingual Generalist-Spanish (4-8)
11-2025
Generalist Grades (4-8)
11-2025
Generalist Grades (EC-4)
11-2025
Bilingual Ed. Supplemental Spanish Grades (EC-4)
11-2025
Elementary School Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2007 - 09.2020
Survey Interviewer
Olive View Medical Center
05.2007 - 08.2007
Teacher-4th Grade
Lancaster ISD
10.2004 - 01.2007
Office Assistant
Harding Elementary School (L.A.U.S.D.)
12.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
California State University - Northridge
2001.08 - 2004.12
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