Sandra Nunez
Jackson,MN
Summary
Motivated retired elementary educator enthusiastic about working with students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Friendly and collaborative team player. 37 years in education field.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Reading Interventionist
JCC Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with administration and classroom teachers to assess student needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind in their reading skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Planned daily engaging lessons for small reading groups.
- Organized needed materials allowing efficiency with limited student contact time.
- Enhanced knowledge in the science of reading by completing intensive LETRS training.
- Gained new technology skills.
- Created an intervention booklet for parents with supportive at home reading activities.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Planned and put on a yearly Family Literacy Night promoting reading and math.
Elementary School Teacher
Jackson County Central Schools
08.1987 - 05.2021
- Provided a warm, supportive classroom environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created and presented engaging lessons to students in the core subjects of reading, math, social, science, and grammar/writing which correlated with state curriculum standards.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support for students and myself using a growth mindset.
- Reinforced positive behavior in my classroom by setting clear expectations and rewarding students for making positive choices.
- Gained a variety of computer skills on various platforms.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN05.1987
Skills
- Small and Large Group Educator
- Organized with classroom space
- Positive communicator with students, staff, parents, and administration
- Able to learn technology as needed
- Efficient planner of engaging lessons
Certification
- Licensed MN Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-6) [1987-present]
- LETRS Training; Certificate of Mastery - [February 2022]
Timeline
Elementary School Reading Interventionist
JCC Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Jackson County Central Schools
08.1987 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia College
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