NORMA SAAVEDRA
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 14 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering all subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, mathematics, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Generalist Teacher E.C-4th
Harlingen CISD
08.2013 - Current
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students. Established clear expectations, fostering mutual respect, and providing consistent feedback on student performance.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students requiring extra assistance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational research, trends, and best practices.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject matter across multiple content areas and promoted critical thinking skills among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to continually assess the effectiveness of lessons and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and celebrating student achievements together.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TX12.2008
Associate of Arts - Social Work
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX12.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Small/Whole Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning Strategies
Timeline
Bilingual Generalist Teacher E.C-4th
Harlingen CISD
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Associate of Arts - Social Work
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
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