Mercedez Watson

• Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
• Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
• 61% of students scored at or above on the End of Year Dibels 8 assessment.
• Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
• Designed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligning with state standards.
• Fostered student fitness through diverse activities promoting teamwork and healthy competition.
• 60 % growth on Fitnessgram/Pacer standards
• Organized annual field day to promote physical activity and healthy competition among students.
• Collaborated with vendors to secure services and high school volunteers to enhancing event quality and crowd control.
• PBIS Committee
• Coordinated logistics for festival events and student enrichment/reward activities, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.

• Utilized TAP Rubric to guide intentional teaching strategies
• Proficient/Exemplary TAP Career teacher
• Reading/ Writing/Social Studies/ Science
• Used Data to guide lesson structure and pacing
• Utilize small groups to teach cooperation and skill focus
• Provide materials and feedback for lessons
• Improved reading and writing STAAR scores
• Conducted and facilitated experiments for students
• Coordinated Grade Level In and Out of Town Field trips (Johnson Space Center Houston/Alamo in San Antonio)
• Motivated students by using tangible and intangible rewards
• Worked cohesively with Co-teachers and Admin
• Piloted Integrate to Inspire 1 to 1 program to incorporate digital learning and collaboration through 1 to 1 Google Chromebook usage
• Created testing skill study calendar using data and mixed materials for Standardized test Review and practice.

Spelling Bee Coordinator

• Communicate with classroom teachers
• Distribute Scripps Spelling list
• Coordinate Parent and student volunteers
• Conduct grade level spelling bee for district competition

Lancaster Tiger Steppers Coach

• Taught step dance to 3-5th graders
• Chaperoned biweekly competitions
• Coordinated travel and dining accommodations
• Created and altered costumes/ Splice music
• Nurtured Manners and Respect /Sportsmanlike conduct

Step Show Coordinator

• Secured Venue/Sound and lighting Engineer/Emcee
• Coordinated Teams/Volunteers/Vendors
• Conducted Judges Meetings
• Trophy and Prize Money dispersal
• Followed all TSDA guidelines for teams/judges/criteria
• Parental and Community involvement of teams
• Create a fun and diverse environment for children, teens, and families

• LPAC Chairman/TELPAS Coordinator and trainer
• Administer Woodcock Munoz Test
• Conduct Entrance and Exit Screener
• 6th 7th 8th New Comer Teacher
• Taught All Non English Speakers Conversational/Academic English
• Created nurturing environment
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including SIOP for English Acquisition
• 6th 7th 8th English Language Arts/Reading
• Taught Reading Skills
• Compositional Writing Skills
• Provide Materials and Feedback from skills learned
• Parental Communication
• Created nurturing environment

• TESOL Teacher
• Utilized scope and sequence to teach Situational English
• Facilitate Conversational English with small groups
• Proofread Mediation Documents