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Molly Quijano
Teacher
Hillsboro,TX
Summary
- Experienced educator specializing in Spanish and ESL instruction, with a strong background in diverse educational settings. Demonstrated success in creating tailored curriculums that foster inclusivity and address unique student requirements. Skilled in modifying teaching approaches to enhance understanding and academic outcomes. Achievements include implementing strategies that significantly elevated student engagement and performance.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Itasca High SchoolItasca, Texas
District ESL Coordinator
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for ensuring that English Language Learners (ELLs) receive appropriate support and services
- Develop, implement, and monitor the ESL program to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Coordinate the identification and assessment of ELL students, including the administration of appropriate language proficiency assessments
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver effective instructional strategies tailored to the needs of ELL students
- Collaborate with community organizations and resources to support ELL students and their families
- Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify emergent bilingual students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students
Itasca High SchoolItasca, Texas
High School Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Strong background in Spanish language and culture
- Develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication
Itasca ElementaryItasca, Texas
3rd Grade Self-Contained Teacher
01.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Develop and implement lesson plans in all subject areas that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Preparing lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations
- Collaborating with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
Itasca ElementaryItasca, Texas
Kids Quest Co-Director
01.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Creating after school program master schedule
- Maintaining documentation of staffing for payroll
- Creating individual staffing schedule
- Documenting student and staff attendance
- Recruiting staffing and students
- Create and implement program expectations and code of conduct
- Implementing and maintaining parent communication
Itasca ElementaryItasca, Texas
Paraprofessional
01.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Supported the knowledge and skills of a diversity of elementary students in grades Pre-K through 5
- Instructed classroom activities for small groups of students to focus on their individual needs
- Assisting with Oral Language Proficiency testing, TELPAS testing and providing support for ESL students through small group intervention
- District translator
Education
Stephen F. Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, Texas
Bachelor of Science from Interdisciplinary Studies
12.2018
University Overview
- Certified EC-6
- ESL Certified
- Secondary Spanish Certified
- Dean's List
- Institutional Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.63
Hill CollegeHillsboro, Texas
Associates of Arts from Teaching
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Institutional Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Skills
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- ESL program development
- Collaboration with educators
- Curriculum development
- Training and development
- Curriculum implementation
- Teaching methodologies
- Program coordination
Professional Development
High School Student Council Sponsor, High School Gifted and Talented Sponsor, 30 hrs. G/T Basic Training, 60 Credits Texas Reading Academy
Certification
• Certified EC-6
• ESL Certified
• Secondary Spanish Certified
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- City of Itasca event volunteer
Availability
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Timeline
District ESL Coordinator
Itasca High School
08.2024 - Current
High School Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher
Itasca High School
08.2022 - Current
Kids Quest Co-Director
Itasca Elementary
01.2021 - 05.2022
3rd Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Itasca Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
Itasca Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2018
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Science from Interdisciplinary Studies
Hill College
Associates of Arts from Teaching
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