Irma Barraza
El Paso,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Substitute Teacher
Father Yermo High School
250 Washington St. El Paso, Texas 79905
10.2023 - Current
- Increased overall student success rates through individualized attention and targeted feedback on assignments.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Substitute Teacher, PreK-Eighth Grade
St. Clement's Parish School
600 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas 79902
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting well-rounded learning experiences.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Substitute Teacher Prek-12 Grade
San Elizario Independent School District
1050 Chicken Ranch Rd. San Elizario, Texas 79849
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Elementary School Counselor
Ysleta Independent School District
9600 Sims El Paso, Texas 79925
10.2000 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists, and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Reduced absenteeism rates through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations and businesses to provide an array of resources to benefit the school community.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Adult ESL Teacher
Ysleta Independent School District
9600 Sims El Paso, Texas 79925
09.2010 - 04.2020
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using a broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Socorro ISD
12440 Rojas Dr. El Paso, Texas 79936
08.1990 - 10.2000
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation scores.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Bilingual Education
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, Texas08.1990
Master of Arts - Counseling And Guidance
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, Texas 12.1994
Master of Arts - School Administration
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX05.2005
Skills
- IEP understanding
- Activity Planning
- Student Needs Assessments
- Lesson implementation
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Elementary Teacher Certification
Bilingual/ESL Grades 1–8
Self-Contained Grades 1–8
School Counselor
Grades Prek-12
Implementation of Programs
- Kindness in the Classroom/Boys Town/Random Acts of Kindness Lessons
- Attendance Counts (Never Been Absent) NBA Contest
- Dare Drug Prevention Program
- Student of the Month, Kiwanis Terrific Kid and Bringing Up Grades (BUG) programs
- Students after school clubs: choir, kindness, student council, leadership, manners matter and science
- Parent Academies: Common Sense Parenting, ADHD, GED, and ESL classes
- Angels for Scholars/Christmas Giving Tree
- Students and Parents Nutrition classes
- Career, College, Academic, Attendance, Military, Health, Safety Awareness Week
- Casel's 5 competencies and SEL and PBIS Frameworks
- Mother-Daughter and Father-Son UTEP Program (1994-Present)
- WatchD.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Programs
References:
- Dr. Josefina Tinajero, Dean UTEP
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, Texas, 79968
915-747-5552
tinajero@utep.edu
- Josie Goldner, YISD District Coordinator.
2057 Sun Quest
El Paso, Texas, 79938
915-588-5381
Jm9gold@yahoo.com
- Michelle Romero, Executive Principal, Elementary
1014 N. Stanton
El Paso, Texas, 79902
915-230-4350
mpromero@episd.org
Timeline
High School Substitute Teacher
Father Yermo High School
10.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, PreK-Eighth Grade
St. Clement's Parish School
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher Prek-12 Grade
San Elizario Independent School District
03.2023 - 06.2023
Adult ESL Teacher
Ysleta Independent School District
09.2010 - 04.2020
Elementary School Counselor
Ysleta Independent School District
10.2000 - 11.2022
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Socorro ISD
08.1990 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Bilingual Education
University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Arts - Counseling And Guidance
Sul Ross State University
Master of Arts - School Administration
Sul Ross State University