Myriam Farris
McAllen,TX
Summary
Seasoned Instructional Coach with a strong track record at McAllen Independent School District, enhancing teacher performance and student achievement through expert curriculum development and assessment techniques. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in professional development and instructional design, leveraging data analysis and differentiated instruction to foster educational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
McAllen ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Coach teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhance teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Analyze student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Lead data analysis meetings to identify student achievement trends and develop targeted interventions for academic improvement
- Implement evidence-based reading interventions to support students struggling with reading fluency, comprehension, and phonics
- Facilitate small group and one-on-one instruction to provide targeted support for students at risk of falling behind in reading skills
- Conduct classroom observations and provided constructive feedback and support to educators to improve teaching practices
Early Literacy Interventionist
McAllen ISD
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies including phonemic awareness activities and fluency practice exercises.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of student performance to modify instructional strategies as needed.
- Analyzed data from informal assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Provided guidance on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices to improve student literacy skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify appropriate interventions based on student data.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
Literacy Coach
McAllen ISD
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Set educational standards and goals, established policies and procedures to carry them out.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
- Participated in special education-related activities such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.
- Observed teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
- Prepared, maintained, or oversaw the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
5th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Leander ISD
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Conferenced with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
McAllen ISD
08.1997 - 06.2006
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Established and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Supported English language development by providing targeted instruction in phonics, grammar, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary building, and comprehension.
5th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg CISD
08.1995 - 05.1997
- Employed multiple assessment methods to monitor progress of English Language Learners.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepared and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.1995
Skills
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
- Content Expertise
- Literacy Strategies
- Instructional Planning
- Instructional Coaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Data Driven Instruction
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate, Bilingual/ESL-Spanish Grades 1-6
Texas Educator Certificate, Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-6
Technology Skills
- DMAC Solutions
- Tango Trends
- Amplify-mClass Reporting and Assessment
- HMH Ed Resources and Reports
- i-Ready Resources and Reports
- Canva
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Excel
- Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Forms
Timeline
Instructional Coach
McAllen ISD
08.2021 - Current
Early Literacy Interventionist
McAllen ISD
08.2016 - 05.2021
Literacy Coach
McAllen ISD
08.2007 - 12.2008
5th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Leander ISD
08.2006 - 06.2007
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
McAllen ISD
08.1997 - 06.2006
5th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg CISD
08.1995 - 05.1997
BBA - Finance
University of Texas Pan American
Texas Educator Certificate, Bilingual/ESL-Spanish Grades 1-6
Texas Educator Certificate, Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-6
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