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Ramon Miramontes

Roswell,New Mexico

Summary

Experienced educator in various school settings and grade levels. I have over 27 years of experience in instruction and curriculum development in New Mexico, including 26 years with Roswell ISD as a teacher and administrator in middle and high school. I specialize in advanced placement in Spanish language and advanced placement in Spanish Literature and Culture. I have 13 years of experience as a College Board Spanish Literature and Culture Reader. Proficient at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Mesa Middle School
11.2022 - Current
  • Spanish class for students who possess the ability to speak Spanish, but may not have had proper language learning in a structured classroom in an elementary or middle school setting.


  • Spanish for Heritage Speakers to improve fluency, conversation, listening, reading, and writing skills. An emphasis on Latin American and Southwest USA culture, literature, customs, and traditions


  • Use of authentic materials to teach and re-enforce the 4 language skills from target language cultures in lessons that promote greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.



Principal

Early College and University High Schools
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.

Assistant Principal

Goddard High School - RISD
07.2015 - 07.2020
  • Classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities
  • College Board-Advance Placement coordinator for all subjects
  • Bilingual Education site coordinator
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
  • Bilingual Education
  • Staff recruitment and hiring processes, ensuring the selection of highly qualified educational professionals.

Assistant Principal

Berrendo Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Classroom observations and feedback sessions
  • to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.

Spanish Teacher- Administration Internship

Roswell High School
08.2011 - 05.2012

1. The structure and lesson plans for the class included grammar, orthography, reading comprehension, presentations (oral) and writing. An emphasis in Latin American, Spain, and Southwest USA culture, literature, customs, and traditions.

2. The class objectives cover and emphasize the importance of language learning through a variety of classroom activities that incorporate the following four language skills:

  • · LISTENING
  • · SPEAKING
  • · READING
  • WRITING

3. Cultural awareness in students by incorporating customs, traditions, and history into lessons.

4. Curriculum development and alignment with state standards and College Board for Honors and Advance Placement courses.

Spanish Teacher

Goddard High School - RISD
08.2007 - 05.2011

1. The structure and lesson plans for the class included grammar, orthography, reading comprehension, presentations (oral), and writing. An emphasis on Latin America, Spain, and Southwest USA culture, literature, customs, and traditions.


2. The class objectives cover and emphasize the importance of language learning through a variety of classroom activities that incorporate the following four language skills:

  • · LISTENING
  • · SPEAKING
  • · READING
  • WRITING

3. Cultural awareness in students by incorporating customs, traditions, and history into lessons.

4. Curriculum development and alignment with state standards and College Board for Honors and Advance Placement courses.

5. Language acquisition strategies for Spanish 2 courses.


Spanish-Bilingual Teacher

Mesa Middle School
08.1997 - 05.2007


  • Interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Spanish Language Arts, Spanish I and II
  • ESL/ELL courses for newcomers
  • Enhanced cultural understanding among students by incorporating diverse texts and materials into the curriculum.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Cultural awareness by incorporating literature, art, and geography from world cultures.
  • Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons.

Spanish -Bilingual Teacher

Moriarty Middle School
08.1996 - 05.1997
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to create interdisciplinary lesson plans to reinforce core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Spanish Language Arts, Spanish I and II
  • ESL/ELL courses for newcomers
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.


Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
05.1996

High School Diploma -

Dexter High School
Dexter, NM
05.1991

Skills

  • Advance Placement-Spanish Literature Reader 2010 to present
  • Advance Placement Spanish Language teacher
  • Advance Placement Spanish Literature teacher
  • Honors Spanish Teacher
  • Spanish I and II Spanish Teacher
  • 18 years of Classroom Instruction

Accomplishments

  • 27 years of experience as an educator in New Mexico- Teacher and Administration
  • College Board-AP Spanish Literature and Culture Reader 2010 to present
  • High School Principal
  • High School Assistant Principal
  • Middle School Assistant Principal

Certification

  • LEVEL THREE-A INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER 6-12 SECONDARY
  • Endorsements in TESOL, Modern Classical Native and Language, Bilingual Education

July 01, 2021 to June 30, 2030


  • LEVEL THREE-B PRE K-12 ADMINISTRATIVE

July 01, 2021 to June 30, 2026







Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Mesa Middle School
11.2022 - Current

Principal

Early College and University High Schools
07.2020 - 07.2022

Assistant Principal

Goddard High School - RISD
07.2015 - 07.2020

Assistant Principal

Berrendo Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015

Spanish Teacher- Administration Internship

Roswell High School
08.2011 - 05.2012

Spanish Teacher

Goddard High School - RISD
08.2007 - 05.2011

Spanish-Bilingual Teacher

Mesa Middle School
08.1997 - 05.2007

Spanish -Bilingual Teacher

Moriarty Middle School
08.1996 - 05.1997

Master of Arts - Education Administration

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

New Mexico Highlands University

High School Diploma -

Dexter High School
Ramon Miramontes