Michelle Aranda
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Meticulous Lead Teacher with Reading Specialization experience. Expert in district curriculum design, lesson-planning for all grades in strong literacy skills. Known for optimizing student and teacher experiences in title one schools. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Jubilee Academics
08.2019 - Current
- Designed professional development to teach 30 teachers in district to increase overall success in reading strategies.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Led a team of educators in developing cohesive curricula aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom
Teacher
SAISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Little Flower Catholic School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
- Played games with students to increase 50% understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialization
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TXBachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX 05.2024 -
Skills
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
05.2024 -
Lead Teacher
Jubilee Academics
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
SAISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Little Flower Catholic School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Reading Specialization
Texas A&M University - Kingsville