Raquel Pilar Morán Huerta
Summary
Equity driven leader with over 20 years of experience in K-12 Dual Language pedagogy, positive behavior acceleration, and culturally responsive/sustaining curriculum and instruction. Experience leading school teams, shifting school culture and creating success criteria to measure efficacy of educational systems and instructional practices for optimal student outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K-12 Dual Language TOSA
Beaverton School District
08.2023 - Current
- Researched and aligned current Dual Language pedagogical shifts with District Strategic Plan.
- Collaborated with administrators and teachers to support implementation of the C6 Biliteracy Instructional Framework for Dual Language Secondary schools.
- Designed and provided ongoing professional development for Dual Language Elementary and Secondary teachers on best practices for students.
- Co-created an observation tool for administrators, integrating the 5 Dimensions of Teaching and Learning instructional framework and the C6 Bi-literacy Instructional Framework.
- Organized and co-facilitated a Dual Language Advisory group that represented community members, school students, teachers and administrators to provide guidance on improving Dual Language programs.
MLD Summer School District Coordinator
Beaverton School District
01.2024 - Current
- Optimized the usage of Title 3, Title 6 and Title 1-C budgets to provide services for Multilingual students
- Design Multilingual Department summer programming for students and Professional Development for teachers
- Recruit classroom teachers, educational assistants, and bilingual facilitator staff
- Facilitate weekly summer school team planning meetings
- Communicate with various district departments, district and site coordinators to ensure clear summer school expectations
Summer School Site Coordinator
Beaverton School District
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated K-8 summer school program
- Developed Professional Development for all staff outlining roles, expectations and literacy focus.
- Monitored summer school budget expenses and payroll.
- Ordered and delivered all classroom supplies for all summer school teachers.
- Recruited and assigned all summer school staff.
- Enrolled all students eligible for participation in the summer school program.
- Communicated with families about summer school academic focus, student health/behavior needs and transportation logistics.
- Implemented clear behavior management protocol for students with all staff.
Multilingual Development Facilitator
Beaverton School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitate weekly team meetings with English Language Development teachers
- Implement Schoolwide “Co-Teaching” Model for Multilingual Learners.
- Provide schoolwide “Co-Teaching” professional development.
- Coordinate and schedule schoolwide ELPA testing for Multilingual Learners.
- Coordinate and schedule interpreters for family/teacher conferences.
6th-8th Grade Spanish Language Arts Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Implement C6 Bi-literacy Instructional Framework and honor the Guiding Principles for Dual Language.
- Plan, create and deliver culturally responsive Language Arts lessons in Spanish
- Implement Restorative Justice practices for behavior and classroom management
- Develop strong relationships and communication with families through email, conference and phone communication.
- Develop progress monitoring assessments and create formative and summative assessments for students.
- Ensure 8th grade students forecast for Dual Language courses in High School.
Student Manager
Beaverton School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Supported the school in infusing restorative practices into classrooms, discipline systems, and the culture of student, staff, and community interactions.
- Fairly enforced district Student Code of Conduct policies, administrative regulations and school rules.
- Developed school wide behavior procedures and protocols, including arrival/dismissal, lunch, recess, and bus routines.
- Created and supported positive behavior support systems that reduce conflicts, strengthen relationships, and increase belonging and community.
- Communicated with families regarding student behavior and worked together to support their student.
- Developed individualized behavior support plans for students, when necessary.
- Managed monthly school assemblies.
- Facilitated professional development for teachers and supported the implementation of restorative behavior and de-escalation practices in the classroom.
- Worked closely with the Principal, Assistant Principal, counselors, social worker and Student Success coach as an integral part of the school's Behavior Health and Wellness support team.
Dual Language 5th grade Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Develop lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Dual Language best practices
- Plan, create and deliver culturally relevant lessons in all content areas
- Implement Restorative Justice practices for behavior and classroom management.
- Develop strong relationships and communication with families through email, conference and phone communication.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to families.
- 5th Grade Team Leader
6th grade Bilingual Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Develop lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Dual Language best practices
- Plan, create and deliver culturally relevant lessons in all content areas
- Implement Restorative Justice practices for behavior and classroom management.
- Develop strong relationships and communication with families through email, conference and phone communication.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to families.
- Student Success Team coordinator, Instructional Leadership Team member, Curriculum Council Representative, Site Based Decision Making Team member, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team member, Lab Site Teacher, Technology Teacher Leader and School Site Council member
5th grade and 6th grade Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Develop lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Dual Language best practices
- Plan, create and deliver culturally relevant lessons in all content areas
- Implement Restorative Justice practices for behavior and classroom management.
- Develop strong relationships and communication with families through email, conference and phone communication.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to families.
- SEAT (Site Equity Action Team) School Liaison
4th/5th/6th grade Dual Immersion Teacher
Growing Children Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Implement constructivist curriculum in Spanish
- Facilitate emergent curriculum
- Differentiate instruction for mixed-age learners
- Implement Learning Record assessment
- Develop restorative classroom management practices
6th/7th/8th grade Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Develop lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards
- Plan, create and deliver culturally relevant lessons in all content areas
- Implement Restorative Justice practices for behavior and classroom management.
- Develop strong relationships and communication with families through email, conference and phone communication.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to families.
High School Long Term Substitute Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Develop curriculum and daily lesson plans for Biology, Physiology, and History classes.
- Facilitate classroom discussions
- Manage classroom behavior
Education
M.A. Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CaliforniaMultiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies And Social Welfare
University Of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CaliforniaSkills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Educational equity
- Culturally responsive and sustaining instructional practices
- Student engagement
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Collaborative leadership
Accomplishments
2023 Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (OALA) Protégé
Certification
State of Oregon PK-12 Principal/Administrator License
Facilitation And Professional Development
- Facilitator, C6 Biliteracy Instructional Framework: Lesson Planning via a Critical Consciousness Lens, Beaverton School District, K-12 Dual Language Staff.
- Presenter, Cognate Recognition Skills and English Language Learners. Oregon English Language Learner Conference, Eugene, Oregon.
- Facilitator, SB 13: Tribal History/Shared History
- Facilitator, Anti-racism/Anti-bias focused Staff Development
- Professional Development, C6 Biliteracy Instructional Framework: Lesson Planning via a Critical Consciousness Lens, Dr. José Medina
- Professional Development, Equity Literacy Institute: Equity Facilitator Training, Paul Gorski and Marceline Dubose
- Professional Development, Common Core: Spanish to English Skill Transference, Sylvia Dorta Duque de Reyes
- Professional Development, Implementing a Professional Learning Community Framework, Dr. Luis Cruz
- Professional Development, Response To Intervention: Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Dr. Rebecca Celes Mendiola
- Professional Development, Restorative Justice: A Different Approach to Discipline
- Professional Development, Journey to Cultural Responsiveness: Making the Transition From Race to Culture, Sharroky Hollie
Timeline
MLD Summer School District Coordinator
Beaverton School District
01.2024 - Current
Pre-K-12 Dual Language TOSA
Beaverton School District
08.2023 - Current
Summer School Site Coordinator
Beaverton School District
01.2023 - 08.2023
Multilingual Development Facilitator
Beaverton School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
6th-8th Grade Spanish Language Arts Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Manager
Beaverton School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Dual Language 5th grade Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2015 - 06.2020
6th grade Bilingual Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
08.2008 - 07.2015
5th grade and 6th grade Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
08.2006 - 07.2008
4th/5th/6th grade Dual Immersion Teacher
Growing Children Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2006
6th/7th/8th grade Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
High School Long Term Substitute Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
01.2002 - 06.2002
M.A. Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
California State University, East Bay
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies And Social Welfare
University Of California, Berkeley
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