Passionate educator with a strong focus on relationship building and student assessment. Committed to enhancing educational experiences through collaboration with parents and teachers, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Northside I.S.D.
San Antonio
08.2005 - 01.2026
Prepared age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
Planned engaging activities that promoted children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Conducted regular assessments to monitor individual student progress and development milestones.
Developed individualized reading programs to meet diverse student needs and enhance literacy skills.
Assessed student reading levels using standardized evaluation tools.
Collaborated with parents to tailor support for children's needs and provided regular progress updates.
Organized and facilitated parent workshops on reading strategies.
Established positive family relationships through consistent communication about children's progress and development.
Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
Reading Specialist
Northside I.S.D.
San Antonio
08.2005 - 05.2015
Provided professional development for staff on effective literacy practices.
Analyzed student progress data to inform instructional decisions.
Coordinated family engagement activities to promote literacy at home.
Prepared and utilized materials for one-on-one and group instruction.
Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
Established clear plans with each student and collaborated closely to achieve targets.
Facilitated small group instruction in literacy activities such as guided reading and literature circles.
Adapted existing curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners including English language learners and special education students.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading K-12th
Concordia University
Austin, Texas
08-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education ESL/ Bilingual
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
08-1990
BBA - Marketing Management
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
08-1988
Skills
Student assessment
Curriculum alignment
Parent communication
Coaching and mentoring
Professional development
Team leadership
Communication skills
Written communication
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Project planning
Business strategy development
Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
M. Ed. Reading K-12th, ESL-Bilingual, Special Education certifications