Ricardo Palomin
McAllen,TX
Summary
Experienced administrator dedicated to enhancing school performance, teacher training, and student success. Skilled in identifying positive trends and recognizing success in teachers and methods. Proven track record of hands-on mentoring and support for teachers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Math Coordinator
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented mathematics curriculum for grades K-5.
- Provided professional development training for teachers on teaching math strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on how to effectively teach mathematics lessons.
- Assessed instructional materials needed for successful implementation of the math program.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including technology-based instruction, to increase student engagement with the material being taught.
- Advised school administrators on best practices for implementing a comprehensive math program.
- Ensured compliance with state educational standards related to mathematics curriculum.
- Researched current trends in mathematics education and presented findings at staff meetings.
- Attended district-wide conferences related to mathematics instruction.
- Evaluated textbooks used in the classroom setting for accuracy and relevance to current learning objectives.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Math Instructional Specialist
Sharyland Independent School District
Mission, TX
06.2016 - 10.2023
- Provided math instruction to students in grades K-12, implementing various teaching methods.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful student outcomes.
- Conducted professional development sessions for teachers on best practices in math instruction.
- Created instructional materials including worksheets, activities, assessments, and manipulatives.
- Used technology resources, such as untethered devices and graphing calculators, in modeling classroom instruction.
- Evaluated current instructional practices and made recommendations for improvement.
- Designed a variety of assessment tools such as rubrics, surveys, tests, quizzes.
- Coached teachers on effective strategies for differentiating instruction based on student needs.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends related to student achievement in math classes.
- Provided guidance to teachers regarding state standards alignment within math curricula.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- Collaborated with department faculty to improve curricula and program outcomes.
High School Math Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
Mission, TX
08.2010 - 05.2016
Middle School Math Teacher
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Mission, TX
08.2009 - 05.2010
High School Math Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2008 - 05.2009
High School Math Teacher
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Mission, TX
07.2006 - 05.2008
High School Math Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2002 - 05.2006
High School Math Teacher
La Joya ISD
La Joya, TX
08.1997 - 05.2002
Education
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction Math K-14
Concordia University
Portland, OR10-2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05-1999
Skills
- Knowledgeable with Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
- Knowledgeable with TEKS (K-12)
- Kami
- Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)
- Eduphoria Aware
- Skyward
- DMAC
- TANGO
- Lead4ward
- IXL
- iReady
- TCMPC - Texas Resource System
- Polypad Virtual Manipulative Website
- Desmos Online Graphing Calculator, Nspire, and Ti-84
- Math Learning Center Virtual Manipulative Website
- Toy Theater Virtual Manipulative Website
Timeline
Elementary Math Coordinator
McAllen ISD
11.2023 - Current
Math Instructional Specialist
Sharyland Independent School District
06.2016 - 10.2023
High School Math Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2016
Middle School Math Teacher
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
08.2009 - 05.2010
High School Math Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2008 - 05.2009
High School Math Teacher
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
07.2006 - 05.2008
High School Math Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2006
High School Math Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.1997 - 05.2002
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction Math K-14
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas Pan American
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