Mayra Clemente
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a highly motivated and child focused individual. I retired from SISD in May 2023, but miss the students terribly. Being part of the educational profession again is my goal.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual PK Teacher
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Bilingual Educational Assistant
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
08.2002 - 08.2012
- Assisted in the implementation of lesson plans to ensure language objectives were met.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with bilingual students on a regular basis.
- Created educational materials and activities that promoted learning in both languages.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop strategies for teaching English as a second language.
- Instructed small groups of ESL learners in basic reading and writing skills.
- Administered assessments to monitor student progress in language development.
Educational Assistant
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
03.1997 - 05.2002
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student progress.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IA08-2010
Timeline
Bilingual PK Teacher
Sheldon ISD
08.2012 - 05.2023
Bilingual Educational Assistant
Sheldon ISD
08.2002 - 08.2012
Educational Assistant
Houston ISD
03.1997 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/Early Childhood Education
Ashford University