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Norma Gruver

El Paso,TX

Summary

Dynamic bilingual educator with a proven track record at El Paso Independent School District, enhancing student literacy and fluency in multiple languages. Skilled in cultural awareness and technology integration, Experience in creating interdisciplinary lesson plans and fostering peer collaboration. Demonstrated success in improving classroom participation and student outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

El Paso Independent School District
06.2002 - 06.2023

Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.

  • Monitored student progress in both academic growth and language fluency.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.

Outside Consultant

Region 19
06.1997 - 06.2001
  • Evaluated student transcripts and prepared deficiency plans for applicants to the Teacher Preparation & Certification Program.
  • Entering of data using Excel Program.

Outside Consultant

University of Texas at El Paso
06.1992 - 06.1995
  • College of Education. Preparation of post-baccalaureate certification plans and evaluation of student transcripts.

Senior Secretary/Staff Advisor

University of Texas at El Paso
07.1990 - 02.1992
  • Responsible for management of Advising Office in College of Education.
  • Advising students regarding degree plans, completing and updating degree plans, monitoring plans prepared by faculty advisors,
  • Processing admission of student to teacher education.
  • Interaction with students, faculty, and administration required.
  • Answering of telephones calls important to this position.

Senior Secretary to Dean

University of Texas at El Paso
07.1989 - 02.1990
  • College of Education. Duties included major typing of all correspondence, filing.
  • Answering and screening call to the Dean
  • Processing student reinstatements, dealing with public, faculty, and administration on a daily basis.

Executive Secretary

Proctor Silex, Inc.
10.1988 - 06.1989
  • Assisted the general manager in typing correspondence, reports, instructions.
  • Preparing and maintaining records, charts.
  • Handing of confidential information, and providing assistance to other departments.
  • Answering and screening calls to the general manager.

Legal Secretary

First Interstate Bank
06.1985 - 05.1987
  • Responsible for coordinating court filings.
  • Maintaining calendar of appearance and filing dates,
  • Managing a full range of secretarial duties, including preparation of legal documents and handling of customer inquiries.
  • As a commissioned notary public, notarization of legal bank documents required.

Legal Secretary

Law Office of Gloria Lopez-Hicks
06.1984 - 06.1985
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Translating documents from Spanish to English.
  • General Office Management.

Education

Teacher Certification - Education

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Park University
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Peer Collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Bilingual Teacher

El Paso Independent School District
06.2002 - 06.2023

Outside Consultant

Region 19
06.1997 - 06.2001

Outside Consultant

University of Texas at El Paso
06.1992 - 06.1995

Senior Secretary/Staff Advisor

University of Texas at El Paso
07.1990 - 02.1992

Senior Secretary to Dean

University of Texas at El Paso
07.1989 - 02.1990

Executive Secretary

Proctor Silex, Inc.
10.1988 - 06.1989

Legal Secretary

First Interstate Bank
06.1985 - 05.1987

Legal Secretary

Law Office of Gloria Lopez-Hicks
06.1984 - 06.1985

Teacher Certification - Education

University of Texas At El Paso

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Park University
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