Rosa Rivas

Results-driven ESL and Dual Language Instructional Coach and Specialist Administrator with a deep commitment to advancing academic achievement and language development for emergent bilingual students across diverse educational settings. Brings a comprehensive instructional and leadership background spanning Pre-K through fifth grade, with additional experience supporting secondary and adult learners, providing a strong understanding of language acquisition, vertical alignment, and long-term student success.

Demonstrated expertise in early childhood education, foundational literacy, and targeted interventions, with a proven track record of closing learning gaps in upper elementary while accelerating student growth beyond grade-level expectations. Highly skilled in curriculum development, language development initiatives, and the implementation of district and campus improvement efforts aligned to bilingual/ESL program goals and measurable student outcomes.

Recognized for driving campus growth and student achievement by building the capacity of educators and leaders. Partners closely with teachers and administrators to design and execute clear plans of action grounded in data, leveraging effective PLC structures, high-quality Tier 1 instruction, and aligned instructional practices. Expert in observation and feedback cycles that strengthen instruction, ensure fidelity of implementation, and promote continuous improvement.

Adept at translating complex data into actionable instructional strategies at the classroom, campus, and district levels while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and prioritizing equity and access for emergent bilingual learners. Leads high-impact professional learning that equips educators with effective bilingual and ESL instructional practices, sheltered instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Known for cultivating collaborative, trust-based relationships and fostering shared ownership of results. Brings a flexible, solutions-oriented leadership approach to guide teams through complex instructional challenges with clarity and purpose. Passionate about developing sustainable systems that elevate teaching and learning, strengthen bilingual programming, and move campuses forward through strategic support of the adults who drive student success.Results-driven ESL and Dual Language Instructional Coach and Specialist Administrator with a deep commitment to advancing academic achievement and language development for emergent bilingual students across diverse educational settings. Brings a comprehensive instructional and leadership background spanning Pre-K through fifth grade, with additional experience supporting secondary and adult learners, allowing for a strong understanding of language acquisition, vertical alignment, and long-term student success. Demonstrated expertise in early childhood education, foundational literacy development, and targeted interventions, with a proven ability to close learning gaps in upper elementary grades while accelerating growth for emergent bilinguals toward and beyond grade-level expectations. Highly skilled in curriculum development, language development project management, and the successful rollout of district and campus initiatives aligned to bilingual and ESL program goals as well as achievement goals. Adept at translating data into clear, actionable instructional plans that support academic and linguistic growth at the classroom, campus, and district levels, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements while prioritizing equity and access for emergent bilingual learners. Expert in designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning that builds teacher capacity in effective bilingual and ESL instructional practices, sheltered instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Recognized for cultivating collaborative, trust-based relationships with educators and administrators through open communication, accountability, and shared ownership of student outcomes. Brings a flexible, solutions-oriented leadership approach, guiding teams through complex instructional challenges with professionalism and clarity. Passionate about lifelong learning and instructional excellence, I support educators in setting high expectations for emergent bilingual students, fostering sustainable systems that elevate achievement and strengthen bilingual programming across the district.

Innovative Instructional Coach and Administrator with solid background in instructional coaching. Successfully implemented tailored coaching strategies that enhanced educator effectiveness and student outcomes. Demonstrated aptitude in curriculum development and professional development facilitation.

I have been a model teacher for Dual Language and Bilingual Programs, I have been a model teacher for district and surrounding districts. I was BEAM's Region 11 Bilingual and ESL Teacher of the Year, and I am a TEA Designated TIA Educator.

• N.A.B.E Member
• T.A.B.E Member
• B.E.A.M Member
• Former B.E.S.O Member (Served as Vice-president ’09-’11)
• Former S.E.A Member References

• CALP/ CALT Certification
• CLASS Certified
• CLASS Training / Trainer of trainer Training Certification in progress
• TELPAS Certified
• Reading Academy Certified
• Gifted and Talented Certified
• Thinking Maps Certified
• Have served as grade level lead, Bilingual Teacher Lead, and Bilingual Department Chair / Lead
• PRE-LAS and LAS Facilitator
• Mentored and coached other teachers, teacher candidates, and aspiring teachers.
• Professional Development Presenter
• Curriculum Writer / Designer
• District Translator
• Principalship
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction Grand Canyon University

• Strategic Leadership and Management in the Principalship
• Administrative Practicum
• Educational Administration: Foundations for the Developing Leader
• Developing and Implementing Professional Development
• Shaping School Culture
• Strengthening Curricular Programs to Promote Continuous School Improvement
• Developing Professional Capacity
• Improving Teacher Performance and Self Efficacy
• Developing and Empowering Instructional Leaders
• Education Law
• Education Finance
• Educational Governance
• Resource Management Education
• Leading Learning Organizations
• Fundamentals of Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• The Principalship, Leadership for Accountability, Human Resources Accountability, Internship in Principal

• NISD Leadership Pathways- Curriculum & Instruction / Student Services
• PVE Leadership Action Team Committee
• Bilingual Program Review Committee
• Language Allocation Committee
• Curriculum Adaption Committee
• Student / Employee Code of Conduct and District Safety Committee
• AVID Committee
• Leadership and Innovation Committee
• Events / Family Engagement Committee (Campus, district, community and family involvement events)
• Fundraising Committee
• Clubs and Long-Range Planning Committee
• Graduation Committee
• LPAC Chair/ Representative
• Sick Leave Bank Committee
• District Pre-k and Kindergarten Foundational Literacy Skills Committee
• Pre-k and Kindergarten Report Card and Assessment (Developed Early Childhood curriculum and assessments for district and did translations) Committee.
• Curriculum Writer (Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade)
• Curriculum Writer and Curriculum Designer for District Virtual Instruction

• Reading Academy / Science of Reading Certified
• Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Implementation Model trainings
• HMH, Stemscopes, Benchmark, and Savvas Training
• MCLASS / Amplify Assessment and Curriculum Training
• TEKS Resource Training
• Frogstreet / Creative Curriculum/ Teaching Strategies Training
• Heggerty Training
• Lucy Calkins Training
• Estrellita Training
• TEA Dyslexia Training
• Variety of Virtual Learning Platforms trainings
• Variety of Trauma informed trainings and training in teaching students from poverty
• Classroom Management Trainings
• PK Guidelines Trainings
• Variety of Early Childhood Trainings through Region 11
• Region 11 Highly Qualified Early Childhood PLC and Coaching (2022-2023)
• I-ready Trainings Certifies
• Bluebonnet Curriculum Trained
• LPAC, Pre Las and Las, Telpas, Trained
• Delivered professional development at Teacher/Educator Conferences locally and at the state level (Presenter, 2015-2020), PD specifically for educators of Bilingual , ESL , and /or students from underserved communities and low income families and for Language Arts.
• Tips ‘N Tools Virtual Professional Development Gomez and Gomez Model Presentation / Later Served as Liaison for ongoing support for district (Presenter, 2021-2022)
• AVID Presentation on Writing Across Grade Levels, Best Reading Practices, and Inquiry (Presenter, 2021-2022)
• Pre-k/Kinder University for Parents (Presenter, 2020-2022)
• MTSS Lead Teacher / Served as Model and Coach for other teachers for effective implementation and data entry of MTSS intervention and strategies (2022-2023)

Strategic Leadership and Management in the Principalship, Administrative Practicum, Educational Administration: Foundations for the Developing Leader, Developing and Implementing Professional Development, Shaping School Culture, Strengthening Curricular Programs to Promote Continuous School Improvement, Developing Professional Capacity, Improving Teacher Performance and Self Efficacy, Developing and Empowering Instructional Leaders, Education Law, Education Finance, Educational Governance, Resource Management Education, Leading Learning Organizations, Fundamentals of Leadership, Instructional Leadership, The Principalship, Leadership for Accountability, Human Resources Accountability, Internship in Principal and my most notable training among many are Reading Academy certified, experience with HQIM, observation and feedback, used Bluebonnet and TEA observtaion tool, I have worked alongside TXLS and Strong Foundations partners, I have led in PLC HQIM internalization, SWAP, Lesson Rehearsal, coached instructional practices, and analyzed data from assessments to make informed decisions and guide teachers with their instruction.