Mayra SaBell
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Hardworking and passionate instructional leader with experience in school improvement and EL program administration. Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
Region 6 Education Service Center
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Served as a bilingual cohort leader for the Texas Reading Academies (Science of Teaching Reading)
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of program participants, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken as needed.
- Managed/Facilitated 3 cohorts of up 100 participants each
- Served as a grader for Texas Reading Academies artifacts
- Offered feedback and coaching support to Texas Reading Academies participants as aligned to the TEA Texas Reading Academies.
ELL Program Administrator (Coordinator)
Texas Virtual Schools
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored compliance of ELL program
- Streamlined program processes by implementing efficient administrative procedures, resulting in improved workflow and resource allocation.
- Organized training sessions for staff members involved in the administration of programs to develop their skills further and enhance overall team performance.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws governing program activities.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Language Acquisition Program Administrator (Coordinator)
Plainview Independent School District
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated Instructional coaches' efforts for the Language Acquisition Instructional Coaching Team
- Worked collaboratively with campus principals and instructional coaches to align instructional coaching support with campus and district goals
- Created district instructional coaching model used to implement the SIOP framework district-wide
- Planned and facilitated campus and district professional learning
- Analyzed campus data to help support principal and teachers with further instructional planning
- Facilitated reflection and inquiry with teachers regarding instructional practice
- Worked with Campus Leadership Team to enact positive instructional change.
- Mentored instructional coaches by sharing knowledge and insights gained through years of experience in the field, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
Instructional Coach for Secondary Teaching & Learning
Plainview Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Planned and facilitated professional learning
- Facilitated PLCs
- Supported classroom teachers through the demonstration of lessons, feedback, and planning
- Analyzed campus data to help support principal and teachers with further instructional planning
- Facilitated reflection and inquiry with teachers regarding instructional practice
- Shared theory and research supporting best instructional practices
- Worked with Campus Leadership Team to enact positive instructional change.
Instructional Literacy Coach
Armand Bayou Elementary-Clear Creek Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned and facilitated campus and district professional learning
- Supported classroom teachers through the demonstration of lessons, feedback, and planning
- Analyzed campus data to help support principal and teachers with further instructional planning
- Facilitated reflection and inquiry with teachers regarding instructional practice
- Shared theory and research supporting best instructional practices
- Worked with Campus Leadership Team to enact positive instructional change.
Adjunct Instructor
University of Houston-Clear Lake
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Developed course syllabus
- Evaluated student performance and professional responsibilities
- Managed virtual classroom interactions and assignments in the Blackboard Learning Management System.
Instructional Literacy Coach
Ross Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and facilitated campus and district professional learning
- Supported classroom teachers through the demonstration of lessons, feedback, and planning
- Analyzed campus data to help support principal and teachers with further instructional planning
- Facilitated reflection and inquiry with teachers regarding instructional practice
- Shared theory and research supporting best instructional practices
- Worked with Campus Leadership Team to enact positive instructional change.
ELL Lead/ELL Coach
Ross Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Conducted Language Proficiency Screenings
- Maintained required documentation necessary as required by law
- LPAC meeting facilitator
- Served as a liaison between the student and other teachers, staff members, and family
- Planned and presented professional learning sessions based on ELL strategies and sheltered instruction.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
McWhirter Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Served as grade level Instructional Coach (August 2011 to May 2013)
- Delivered class instruction to students of diverse backgrounds
- Supported bilingual students with their transition into the monolingual classroom
- Facilitated team-based professional learning
- Facilitated curriculum study.
Bilingual Reading Intervention Teacher
McWhirter Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided intensive tier 3 intervention support to at-risk bilingual students in grades 4 & 5
- Provided intensive reading intervention support in grade 1 using the Reading Recovery method.
Teacher
Silbernagel Elementary-Dickinson ISD
01.2005 - 07.2009
- Kindergarten Bilingual (August 2008 to July 2009)
- Second Grade Bilingual ELA (August 2006 to May 2008)
- Third Grade Bilingual ELA (January 2005 to May 2006)
- Focused on preparing students for the demands of an early exit bilingual program
- Initiated and implemented a writer's workshop using the Lucy Calkins Units of Study
- Initiated and implemented small group instruction.
Education
Master of Science in Education -
Fort Hays State University
07.2008
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Fort Hays State University
12.2004
Associate of Science in General Studies -
Grayson County College
12.2002
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Teacher Training
- Literacy development
- Higher education
- Microsoft Office
- Program Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Organizational Skills
Presentations
- Supporting Language Acquisition in Spanish and English for Students and Families, 07/2020, Region 6 Early Childhood Virtual Summer Seminar
- Supporting Language Acquisition in Spanish and English for Students and Families, 05/2020, Early Childhood Leadership Virtual Conference for the Harris County Department of Education
- Scaffolding the Language Production of English Language Learners, 01/2019, Plainview High School
- Goal Setting with Students, 01/2017, Clear Creek ISD 2nd Grade Classroom Teachers
- Using Mentor Sentences to Teach Writing Conventions, 08/2016, Clear Creek ISD 3rd -5th Grade Classroom Teachers
- Powerful and Purposeful Questioning for 1st and 2nd Grade Readers, 01/2015, Clear Creek ISD 1st and 2nd Grade Classroom Teachers
- Informal Assessment: Guiding Instruction and Building Engagement, 08/2012, Clear Creek ISD Elementary Literacy Teachers
- Scaffolding the Language Production of English Language Learners, 05/2012, University of Houston-Clear Lake Collaborating to Meet the Needs of English Language Learners Conference to Texas Educators
- Implementing Writer's Workshop in the Kindergarten Classroom: Lucy Calkins Units of Study, 07/2009, Dickinson ISD to Campus Kindergarten Teachers
Certification
- Principal Certificate-Texas
- Principal Certificate-Arizona
- EC-6 Bilingual Texas Certificate
Training
- Cognitive Coaching 2013-2014
- Clear Creek ISD Aspiring Leaders Academy 2013-2014
- Learning Forward Coach Academy 2013-2014
- Jim Knight Partnership Coaching Model 2015-2016
- Reading Recovery Intervention, University of Houston-Victoria Webster TX 2009-2010
- SIOP Training, Clear Creek ISD, Webster, TX 2010-2011
- Student-Centered Coaching Model 2019-2020
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionCompany CulturePaid sick leave401k matchSoftware
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Education Specialist
Region 6 Education Service Center
07.2020 - 07.2024
ELL Program Administrator (Coordinator)
Texas Virtual Schools
07.2020 - 05.2021
Language Acquisition Program Administrator (Coordinator)
Plainview Independent School District
07.2019 - 07.2020
Instructional Coach for Secondary Teaching & Learning
Plainview Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2019
Instructional Literacy Coach
Armand Bayou Elementary-Clear Creek Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
Instructional Literacy Coach
Ross Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2014 - 06.2015
ELL Lead/ELL Coach
Ross Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2013 - 08.2014
Adjunct Instructor
University of Houston-Clear Lake
01.2012 - 05.2017
5th Grade ELA Teacher
McWhirter Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bilingual Reading Intervention Teacher
McWhirter Elementary-Clear Creek ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
Teacher
Silbernagel Elementary-Dickinson ISD
01.2005 - 07.2009
Master of Science in Education -
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Fort Hays State University
Associate of Science in General Studies -
Grayson County College
- Principal Certificate-Texas
- Principal Certificate-Arizona
- EC-6 Bilingual Texas Certificate
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