Norma Ramirez
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate part time job seeker. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Counselor
Valley View Independent School District
Pharr, TX
07.2003 - 05.2022
- Established weekly meetings with all counseling staff.
- Created Master Schedule using ASCENDER
- Oversaw own grade level of students and followed them year to year.
- Curriculum Bulletin
- 100% Responsible for Graduations
- FAFSA Completion
- TSI Testing
- Act Testing
- Tracking CCMR
- Credit Checks
Summer School Principal
Valley View ISD
Pharr, TX
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Online due to COVID
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
Summer School Principal
Valley View Independent School District
Pharr, TX
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Elsa, TX
08.1989 - 05.2003
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Education
The Integrated Leadership Principal Preparation Pr - Education Administration/Principalship
Region One Service Center
Edinburg, TX07.2011
Master of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, Texas08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With A Minor in Elem Math
Pan American University
Edinburg, Texas05.1989
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication in English and Spanish
- Time Management Strength
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Utilize technology for teaching, learning and communication
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Safety and security procedures
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Staff Development
Timeline
Summer School Principal
Valley View ISD
06.2020 - 07.2020
Summer School Principal
Valley View Independent School District
06.2019 - 07.2019
Head Counselor
Valley View Independent School District
07.2003 - 05.2022
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa ISD
08.1989 - 05.2003
The Integrated Leadership Principal Preparation Pr - Education Administration/Principalship
Region One Service Center
Master of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With A Minor in Elem Math
Pan American University