Pamela Vega
Polvadera
Summary
I am an educator with a proven track record at Socorro Consolidated Schools, specializing in gifted education and case management. Expert in drafting individualized learning plans and fostering strong parent communication. Committed to enhancing student engagement and success through data-driven strategies and social-emotional support for neurodivergent learners.
Hands-on Gifted and Talented Teacher committed to encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Resourceful and energetic professional with twenty years of experience preparing class activities, monitoring academic performance and developing lesson plans. Well-versed in observing over 35 students simultaneously and evaluating performance to bring improvement to learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Gifted
Socorro Consolidated Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Gifted Education IEP facilitator for 5 district schools
- Case manager for 38 students across district K-12 schools
- Perform gifted screenings for district's 3rd grade students
- Created case files and collected data for all students passing screeners.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 38 students.
- Planned experiential learning outings for students from all five district schools
- Gifted advisor for students in early college high school
Social Studies and English Teacher
Socorro Consolidated Schools
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Prepared comprehensive lesson plans
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways including online courses during the pandemic
- Taught New Mexico history, Honors U. S. history, and English 10
English and Social Studies Teacher
Magdalena Municipal Schools
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Taught English 9-12 and New Mexico History
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Served as Student Council Sponsor
English Teacher
Belen High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required content for English 11 and 12.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Monitored student job shadowing projects in conjunction with Belen businesses.
Socorro AIM High Alternative School
Socorro Consolidated Schools
08.2005 - 05.2014
- Taught all English (9-12), all history (New Mexico, World, U.S., Government, Economics) and electives (Civics, Creative Writing) for at-risk, alternative school students.
- Taught elective courses, creative writing, and Survey of Literature.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked with At-Risk populations who were not successful in the regular education setting.
- Made positive connections with students to increase attendance and graduation rates.
- Worked in conjunction with local agencies to provide services to at-risk students.
- Ran online credit recovery program after regular school hours using E2020 and Plato learning systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Political Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMMaster of Arts - Teaching: Gifted Specialization
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, New Mexico05-2021
Skills
- Organization and planning for classroom
- Drafting and facilitating Individualized learning plans
- Case management for gifted students
- Testing/Screening for gifted
- Strong parent communication
- Social-emotional support for high functioning neurodivergent students
- Data-driven decision making
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- New Mexico teaching license # 313923
- Teaching endorsements:
Social Studies
English
Gifted
- Specialty k-12 License for all endorsement areas
- Completed - Proficient Reading: Secondary training
Timeline
Teacher of Gifted
Socorro Consolidated Schools
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies and English Teacher
Socorro Consolidated Schools
07.2020 - 05.2023
English and Social Studies Teacher
Magdalena Municipal Schools
08.2015 - 05.2020
English Teacher
Belen High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Socorro AIM High Alternative School
Socorro Consolidated Schools
08.2005 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English And Political Science
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - Teaching: Gifted Specialization
Western New Mexico University