Nora Treviño
McAllen,TX
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with over 30 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, instructional coaching, and curriculum implementation. Skilled in supporting district and campus leaders through professional learning, classroom observations, data analysis, and strategic instructional planning. Experienced in implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), research-based instructional strategies, and coaching systems to strengthen educator capacity and improve student outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Specialist (PK–2)
Region One Education Service Center
Edinburg, Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and technical assistance to district and campus leaders across multiple school systems to strengthen PK–2 instruction and improve student outcomes.
- Facilitate professional learning and coaching aligned with Texas Education Agency (TEA) initiatives, Bluebonnet Learning, Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS), and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
- Support administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers through classroom observations, actionable feedback, lesson internalization, and implementation monitoring.
- Collaborate with district leadership teams to analyze student achievement data, identify instructional priorities, and develop strategic action plans.
- Design coaching tools, observation protocols, implementation trackers, and professional learning resources to strengthen instructional consistency and effectiveness.
- Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and collaborative planning sessions to strengthen curriculum implementation and build educator capacity.
Early Literacy Interventionist / Reading Teacher
McAllen ISD
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Applied research-based instructional practices to significantly strengthen foundational literacy skills.
- Delivered targeted literacy intervention based on assessment data, enhancing reading achievement for struggling learners.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to develop and refine intervention plans, actively monitoring student progress through ongoing assessments.
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten & Grade 2)
McAllen ISD
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Created engaging, student-centered learning environments that fostered academic growth and enhanced early literacy skills.
- Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to tailor instruction for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to refine instructional planning and elevate student achievement.
Instructional Coach – Reading
McAllen ISD
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Facilitated campus PLCs and professional learning to strengthen literacy instruction and support curriculum implementation for improved student achievement.
- Coached teachers in planning, classroom observations, modeling, and lesson demonstrations to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Partnered with administrators to enhance instructional practices through targeted coaching and data analysis.
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten & Grade 2)
McAllen ISD
08.1991 - 05.2008
- Created engaging, student-centered learning environments that fostered academic growth and enhanced early literacy skills.
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to tailor instruction for diverse student needs, promoting individualized learning.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to refine instructional planning, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas–Pan American
Edinburg, Texas05-2011
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas–Pan American
Edinburg, Texas05-1991
Skills
Instructional Leadership
- Leadership and Instructional Coaching
- Professional Learning Facilitation
- Profession Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Classroom Observation and Feedback
- Strategic Planning and School Improvement
- Teacher and Leader Capacity Building
Curriculum and Assessment
- Early Childhood Education (PK-2nd)
- Literacy and Foundational Skills Instruction
- HQIM Implementation
- Lesson and Unit Internalization
- Assessment and Data Analysis
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Certification
- Principal EC–12 (Texas), 01/31/31
- Elementary EC–6
- Self-Contained PK–6
- Bilingual/ESL PK–6
Major Accomplishments
- Facilitated professional learning for educators across multiple school districts.
- Developed observation tools and implementation trackers used to monitor instructional practices.
- Supported district leaders in analyzing assessment data and creating action plans to improve student achievement.
- Co-led implementation of statewide literacy initiatives and high-quality instructional materials.
- Designed resources that increased consistency in instructional coaching and classroom implementation.
Professional Development
- Math & RLA Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS), TEA
- Bluebonnet Learning Implementation, Planning, and Product Advisor
- Reading Academies Cohort Leader
- CIRCLE Certified Trainer
Timeline
Early Childhood Specialist (PK–2)
Region One Education Service Center
04.2023 - Current
Early Literacy Interventionist / Reading Teacher
McAllen ISD
08.2021 - 04.2023
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten & Grade 2)
McAllen ISD
08.2017 - 05.2021
Instructional Coach – Reading
McAllen ISD
08.2010 - 05.2017
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten & Grade 2)
McAllen ISD
08.1991 - 05.2008
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas–Pan American
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas–Pan American