Nora Guzman
San Juan,TX
Summary
Dynamic retired teacher from Donna ISD who was fully dedicated to B.G. Guzman Elementary for 33 years. A devoted teacher
with a proven track record in classroom management and relationship building. Expert in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement through innovative teaching methods. Committed to enhancing student success and promoting a supportive learning environment, while effectively communicating with parents and colleagues.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Teacher
Donna ISD
08.1990 - 09.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor Of Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
- Cooperative learning experience
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Assessment strategies
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Test proctoring
- Empathy and patience
- Lesson delivery
- Team building
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Data analysis
- Educational activities
- Parental participation
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Parent and student communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Family involvement
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
Graduated " Cum Laude" at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Named " Teacher of the Year" twice at B.G. Guzman Elementary in Donna, Tx.
- ?
- 2019-2020
Additional Information
Paraprofessional Experience
- 10 yrs. In Kindergarten
- 11 yrs. Library Clerk
-12 yrs. - Classroom teacher
- Have taught 1st through 5th
-5th grade Reading
Timeline
Retired Teacher
Donna ISD
08.1990 - 09.2023
Bachelor Of Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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