Patricia Mora Gallegos
Summary
Teaching philosophy is that all children can learn. I am a life long learner.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Humble Christmas Lights LLC
10.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Managed financial accounts to maintain budget discipline and ensure profitability.
Teacher
Cleveland ISD
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Parent Coordinator
Goose Creek CISD
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with school staff to identify areas of need, implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Implemented effective communication strategies, keeping parents informed about their child''s progress and upcoming events.
- Assisted administrators with the development of parent surveys to gather feedback on school-wide initiatives and improvements.
- Provided support to families in crisis by connecting them to appropriate community resources and services.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, ensuring seamless scheduling and productive meetings focused on student success.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, resulting in increased trust and communication between families and the school.
- Maintained accurate records of parent contact information, ensuring timely communication with families when necessary.
Teacher
Goose Creek CISD
12.2004 - 05.2014
- Grades 3-5
- 3rd Grade Bilingual Self contained at Victoria Walker Elementary
- 4th Grade General Math and Science at Victoria Walker Elementary
- 4th Grade Bilingual Language Arts at Crockett Elementary
- 4th Grade and 5th Grade Math and Science at Crockett Elementary
- 4th Grade Self Contain at Crockett Elementary
- 3rd Grade Self Contain at San Jacinto Elementary
- Professional Development in Education
- Mentor Program Internship I and II 2004
- Staff Development in all subject: Math, Reading, Science, Writing, Technology, Poverty, Discipline, ESL, Thinking Maps, LPAC Training, Observation Protocol, and Hannel Questioning, Writer's Workshop, ELPS Training, Bridging ELA Training and Guided Reading Training
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Student Teacher
Carver Elementary GCCISD
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bilingual Education Grades 1-8
University of Houston Clearlake
Houston, TX01.2002
Associate of Science - Bilingual Education
Lee College
Baytown, TX08-2000
Skills
- Bilingual
- Teaching Aids
- Motivational Strategies
- Implementation Strategies
- Active Learning
- Learning Modality Principles
- Inter-Grade Activities
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Mobile Laptop Lab Training
Professional Development
Mentor Program Internship I, 04, Mentor Program Internship II, 04, Math, Reading, Science, Writing, Technology, Poverty, Discipline, ESL, Thinking Maps, LPAC Training, Observation Protocol, Hannel Questioning, Writer's Workshop, ELPS Training, Bridging ELA Training, Guided Reading Training
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, University of Houston Clearlake, 05/02
Certifications
- Provisional Certification, Bilingual and General Education (1-8), 05/02
- Certified, Elementary (1-8) Bilingual
Key Qualifications
- Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
- Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction.
- Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.
- Implement technological approaches to subject material.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Texas Department of Education.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Humble Christmas Lights LLC
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Cleveland ISD
08.2021 - 10.2021
Parent Coordinator
Goose Creek CISD
03.2015 - 05.2015
Teacher
Goose Creek CISD
12.2004 - 05.2014
Student Teacher
Carver Elementary GCCISD
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Elementary Education Certificate - Texas Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Bilingual Education Grades 1-8
University of Houston Clearlake
Associate of Science - Bilingual Education
Lee College
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