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Natalia Guzman

Pasadena,TX

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher to Adult Learners

Harris County Department of Education
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Implement lesson plans based on the agency's curriculum objectives. Face-to-face classes and the use of technology with an e-learning component provide activities for learning English as a Second Language.
  • Assessing student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments often occurs during the registration process. Teachers play a vital role in introducing students to the agency's policy regarding attendance and e-book usage during orientation.
  • Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students. HCDE uses a blended learning program, online course, and face-to-face classes.
  • The online program encourages critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students. Student book and teacher's book available and utilized extensively.

Youth Service Worker

Harris County Community Youth Services
Houston, TX
07.1989 - 07.2013

Collaborated with the school's Parent Coordinator, teachers, and other professionals using available resources to support students academically and emotionally. Facilitated a Parent-Teen Survival group for court-ordered families and those students with behavioral issues in home or school. Provided services in both English and Spanish. Home visits were made when transportation was a barrier to the families. Implemented crisis intervention strategies, when

Necessary, in conjunction with the school therapist or specialist.

Was responsible for intakes and assessments to identify the needs of each child. Made referral or transported the family for counseling, medical care, and met their needs.

Maintained accurate online records of client progress and services provided. Monthly report sent to agency's area supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Community Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-1981

J.D. - Jurisprudence

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05-1979

Skills

  • Student Engagement present in a face-to face setting
  • Small Group Instruction Curriculum Implementation
  • Technology Integrated Curriculum results in Critical Thinking
  • Learning Strategies are interweave in activities and practices throughout lesson

Affiliations

An activist with justice to the core. An avid reader .

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher to Adult Learners

Harris County Department of Education
08.2024 - Current

Youth Service Worker

Harris County Community Youth Services
07.1989 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Community Psychology

University of Houston

J.D. - Jurisprudence

Texas Southern University
Natalia Guzman