Regina Montano
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Driven educator with a proven track record at Albuquerque Public Schools, adept in curriculum development and student engagement. Excelled in enhancing students' analytical skills through innovative technology integration and fostered a 20% increase in literacy development. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, consistently boosting student achievement and fostering inclusive learning environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading And Curriculum Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education With TESOL Endorsement
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction/Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement/rapport
- Critical Thinking
- Community involvement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Behavior Management
- Performance Assessments
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Lesson Planning
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Instructional Best Practices
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Project-based learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Methods
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Inquiry-based learning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Reading And Curriculum Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Education With TESOL Endorsement
New Mexico Highlands University
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