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
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
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
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
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
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