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Ramon Lopez

Dual Language Teacher

Nevada,TX

Summary

Dynamic, certified bilingual educator with an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and over 16 years of experience supporting English Language Learners and at-risk students. Proven track record in fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing innovative teaching strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement. Skilled in collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to drive educational success, with a commitment to continuous professional growth. Ready to contribute pedagogical expertise and leadership skills to Princeton ISD, ensuring all students thrive academically and personally.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

4th & 5th Grade Dual Language Math and Science

Jackson Elementary School, Plano ISD

Plano, TX

08.2024 - Current

Integrated 20+ authentic primary sources and culturally relevant media into the core curriculum, resulting in a 15% increase in student engagement and higher participation rates in cross-cultural discussions.
Spearheaded 3 annual school-wide cultural festivals serving 500+ students and families, increasing community attendance by 30% and securing positive feedback from 95% of participants.
Designed and executed individualized learning plans (ILPs) for a diverse classroom of 20+ students, leading to a near 100% improvement in math MAP performance across all student tiers within one academic year.
Leveraged data from content Unit Assessments to pivot instructional strategies, achieving growth from being last among Plano ISD schools to quickly moving the school to median performance within the ISD.

4th & 5th Grade Bilingual Math and Science

MD Williams Elementary, Garland ISD

Garland, TX

08.2023 - 08.2024

Facilitated content mastery for English Language Learners (ELLs) by utilizing strategic code-switching and dual-language scaffolding, resulting in a 85% increase in academic vocabulary acquisition across core subjects.
Engineered hands-on Science and Math labs for upper elementary students, leading to a 20% improvement in unit assessment scores compared to traditional lecture-based instruction.
Analyzed weekly student performance metrics to pivot instructional delivery, achieving a 100% success rate in meeting individualized learning goal milestones for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.

Bilingual Education / LOTE Facilitator

Forney ISD

Forney, TX

04.2023 - 06.2024

Collaborated with grade-level teams to audit and realign bilingual curriculum, improving program alignment with state standards and increasing student benchmark scores by 12%.
Executed targeted training sessions for bilingual staff and LOTE staff, resulting in a 85% mastery rate of complex subject matter as measured by end-of-unit assessments.
Championed cultural competence initiatives that improved communication with non-English speaking families, leading to a 30% increase in parent participation at elementary and intermediate campus events.

ECSE Collaborative Teacher

Arthur Kramer Elementary, Dallas ISD

Dallas, Texas

06.2019 - 03.2022

Led guided planning for ECSE programs, utilizing developmental milestone data to customize instruction for 20+ students, resulting in 100% of students meeting Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Developed and modeled a "Virtual Instruction Playbook" for a staff of 40+, facilitating the seamless adoption of educational technology that maintained a 95% student attendance rate during remote learning.
Served as an African-American Success Initiative (AASI) Mentor, implementing targeted behavioral interventions that decreased campus recidivism and disciplinary referrals by 15%.

ACE 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Caroline Bukhair Elementary, Richardson ISD

Dallas, Texas

07.2018 - 06.2019

Partnered with Teaching Trust to design and execute high-leverage instructional strategies, leading to a 15% increase in campus-wide student growth within one academic cycle.
Synchronized 4th-grade instructional delivery and interventions for a "high-priority" campus, achieving a 20% gain in Math scores for at-risk student populations.
Spearheaded the launch of the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program, resulting in a 25% reduction in behavioral referrals and a measurable improvement in campus climate.

Bilingual / ESL / At-Risk Instructional Specialist

Wylie Independent School District, Curriculum and Instruction

Wylie, Texas

07.2016 - 07.2018

Spearheaded a textbook review committee that adopted new resources for 5th grade-level teams, ensuring 100% compliance with new district standards.
Coached peer teachers on bilingual scaffolding techniques, improving student comprehension scores by 20%.
Partnered with parents and administrators to create tailored support frameworks, reducing the achievement gap for English Language Learners (ELLs) by 12%.

6th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Draper Intermediate School, Wylie ISD

Wylie, Texas

08.2012 - 06.2016

Boosted student comprehension of core scientific principles by 25% through the design and execution of individualized, data-driven lesson plans.
Supervised and facilitated 2 weekly hands-on laboratory experiments, fostering active participation for classes of up to 23 students.
Mentored a novice educator throughout their inaugural year, successfully accelerating their mastery of data-driven instruction and classroom management.

4th Grade Dual Language Math Teacher

Silberstein Elementary School, Dallas ISD

Dallas, TX

08.2010 - 07.2012

Designed and executed targeted formative and summative assessments, aligning data tracking with district instructional goals to accurately map student progress.
Cultivated a supportive learning environment through structured after-school tutoring, moving 65% of Tier 2/Tier 3 students to grade-level proficiency in mathematics.
Implemented linguistically accommodated math strategies improving students' skill development

Education

Master's Degree - Educational Administration

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX

12-2015

Bachelor's Degree - Pre-Medical Studies

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR

06-2004