Patricia Flores
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Methodical Director with 30 years of comprehensive experience in the field of elementary education. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in research based instructional learning strategies, facilitating curriculum based professional learning and dynamic coaching methods.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Multilingual Programs
Bastrop ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Support the implementation of the district state language program models through professional development, coaching, and onsite campus visits.
- Direct the district's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and mentored staff members.
- Manage budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Coordinate resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Provide ongoing trainings and support to families of emergent bilingual families.
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
Austin, TX
08.2009 - 01.2020
- Facilitated professional development on best teaching practices for high quality early childhood programs.
- Coached and mentored teachers.
- Assisted school districts on the use of formative and summative data to create visions and goals for their early childhood programs.
Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction
Region 13 Education Service Center
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervised and supported the Dyslexia, LOTE, Early Childhood, and Bilingual/ESL departments.
- Supported district directors and coordinators with responsibilities associated with language program models.
- Provided mentoring and leadership to new Bilingual/ESL directors/coordinators.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
Project Coordinator, Bilingual/ESL Programs
Region 13 Education Service Center
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained a detailed database of project information including budgeting, resources and deliverables.
- Supervised the Bilingual/ESL team.
- Provided TEA-required training and technical assistance to district leaders.
- Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects across the ESC Region 13.
Bilingual/ESL Education Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided technical support to districts regarding Bilingual/ESL programs.
- Supported the implementation of comprehensive educational programs for students with language needs through professional development and coaching.
- Used formative/ summative data in conjunction with campus improvement plans and snapshots to set short and long term goals.
Instructional Coach for Dual Language Program
Hutto ISD
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided Staff Development on English Language Proficiency Standards.
- Conducted monthly trainings for Bilingual teachers on best strategies for emergent bilingual students.
- Originated parent meetings concerning the bilingual program.
Teacher Leader / Instructional Coach
Hutto ISD
08.2004 - 01.2009
- Trained in Professional Learning Community development at the district and campus level
- Facilitated professional learning communities through educational research based book studies
- Supported the professional growth of colleagues using professional learning communities
- Used data on student achievement and teacher assessments to plan and implement ongoing staff development aligned with the Campus Improvement Plans
- Built learning, collegial relationships with individual staff members to develop reflective teachers who are self-improving
- Supported teachers in identifying and refining instructional strategies
- Provided feedback about classroom observations and demonstration
- Conducted action research through case studies focused on instructional practices that improve student learning.
Intervention Teacher
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Hutto
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Communicated with parents, teachers, and community about progress and achievements of students.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure students received necessary support at home.
- Assisted in the development of an intervention plan based on a child's individual needs.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction approaches.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional techniques as needed.
- Coordinated with other teachers and school staff to develop effective interventions for struggling learners.
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Nadine Johnson Elementary
Hutto, TX
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Mentored team members new to teaching profession.
- Established positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Utilized various instructional techniques such as cooperative learning and direct instruction.
- Incorporated literature into lesson plans to develop critical thinking skills.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies and best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress both academically and socially.
Literacy Coordinator
Harwell Elementary
Lubbock, TX
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Coordinated language arts program primary grades.
- Developed a campus-based balanced literacy initiative.
- Managed grant projects and funding.
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Harwell Elementary
Lubbock, TX
08.1993 - 05.1999
- Implemented district bilingual program
- Performed all duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
Education
Masters in Language and Literacy -
Texas Tech University
12.2000
Bachelors in Education -
Texas Tech University
05.1993
Skills
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional team leadership
- People Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
References
- Dr. Marisol Rocha, Deputy Superintendent, Edcouch Elsa ISD, 512-964-9196, mrocha@eeisd.org
- Jennifer Drumm, 512-492-5863, jedrumm@gmail.com
- Dr. Stephanie Camarillo, Deputy Superintendent, Lockhart ISD, stephaine.camarillo@lockhart.txed.net
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Director, Multilingual Programs
Bastrop ISD
08.2018 - Current
Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction
Region 13 Education Service Center
04.2016 - 07.2018
Project Coordinator, Bilingual/ESL Programs
Region 13 Education Service Center
09.2013 - 01.2016
Bilingual/ESL Education Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
08.2009 - 01.2020
Instructional Coach for Dual Language Program
Hutto ISD
08.2007 - 01.2009
Intervention Teacher
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
08.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher Leader / Instructional Coach
Hutto ISD
08.2004 - 01.2009
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Nadine Johnson Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2006
Literacy Coordinator
Harwell Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2002
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Harwell Elementary
08.1993 - 05.1999
Masters in Language and Literacy -
Texas Tech University
Bachelors in Education -
Texas Tech University
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