Neiza Santos Plascencia
Joshua,Texas
Summary
Bilingual educator skilled in effective mentoring, technology integration, and collaborative teaching with experience in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Strong ability to develop engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse student needs, promoting both academic success and social-emotional learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
12.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student populations, fostering inclusivity and participation.
- Facilitated classroom activities in both English and Spanish.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness.
- Provided individualized support to students with varying needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices in bilingual instruction.
- Planned and implemented lesson plans in Spanish to promote student understanding of language, culture and history.
- Created supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take language risks, enhancing their confidence and communication skills.
- Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop integrated lessons for multiple subjects taught in Spanish.
- Evaluated student performance data from standardized tests and designed targeted strategies that improved student outcomes.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by using online resources such as videos, podcasts and interactive websites.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, homework completion and test scores.
- Utilized various teaching methods including audio and visual aids, worksheets, games and songs to engage students.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to bilingual education best practices.
- Assisted English learners with developing their English language proficiency while maintaining their native language fluency.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive interactions among students.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Substitute Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities to ensure engaging and structured learning experiences for students.
- Assisted students with individual needs to enhance understanding and participation.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day to identify and address learning needs promptly.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Communicated with parents to provide updates on student performance and behavior, fostering stronger home-school connections.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2007
Skills
- Bilingual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom technology
- Collaborative teaching
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Effective mentoring
- Standardized testing
- Student motivation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer collaboration
- Technology integration
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
- Teamwork
- Time management abilities
- Reading comprehension
- Mathematics instruction
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Bilingual Generalist Spanish EC-4
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
12.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
University of Texas At Arlington