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Sandra Leal

Dallas,TX

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of Record

Dallas ISD
Dallas
08.2020 - 07.2024
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
  • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
  • Establish efficient classroom management procedures
  • Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior
  • Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
  • Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required
  • Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
  • Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
  • Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
  • Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
  • Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school
  • Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
  • Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)
  • Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
  • Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
  • Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Teacher Assistant

Dallas ISD
Dallas
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays for English learner students in Dual Language, ESL and Sheltered classrooms
  • Provide support to English learner students and families/guardians with diverse language needs
  • Under direct supervision of a highly-qualified/certified teacher, conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher for English learner students; work with these students individually or in small groups
  • Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual English learner students
  • Provide in-class language support for English learner students at different language proficiency levels
  • Assist Bilingual ESL and Sheltered teachers with interventions and tutoring on an as needed basis for EL students
  • Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance (i.e
  • Campus PDs, PLCs, SIM Training)
  • Participate in faculty meetings and special events related to English learner students as assigned
  • Perform all other tasks and duties related to English Learners as assigned
  • All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
  • Substituting for the classroom teacher/acting as a permanent sub
  • Lunch duty
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly lifts and/or exerts force of up to 10 pounds
  • Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district and community.

Caregiver

Cliff Temple Childcare
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Collaborate with caregivers to attend children
  • Observe and monitor children’s play activities
  • Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
  • Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handcrafts, and songs
  • Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas
  • Dress children if needed and change diapers
  • Help children with homework and school work
  • Worked with individual students to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned through daily activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
08-2020

Associate of Arts -

Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TX
12-2018

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Student Engagement
  • Elementary Education
  • Parent and student communication

References

Reference upon request

Timeline

Teacher of Record

Dallas ISD
08.2020 - 07.2024

Teacher Assistant

Dallas ISD
08.2017 - 07.2020

Caregiver

Cliff Temple Childcare
08.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Texas At Dallas

Associate of Arts -

Dallas County Community College
Sandra Leal