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Sandra C. Carrizales

1005 Dennise Ct., Mission

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective Educator with valuable classroom experience, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, and academic facilitator. Competent at performing independently or as member of a team. Well-versed in classroom, online technologies, and community resources.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Services Librarian

McAllen Public Library
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Developed and maintained effective community partnerships.
  • Planned, implemented, and evaluated library programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the public.
  • Provided reference, information and general library assistance to the public, in person, electronically, and by telephone.
  • Selected books, other library materials, and participated in collection maintenance and management.

ELA Interventionist (PK-12)

IDEA Alamo College Prep
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Taught Critical Student Intervention (CSI) to small groups consisting of students who were academically at risk.
  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress to establish goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.

Intervention Specialist ESL (6-8)

Heights Preparatory
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Provided small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of ELL students.
  • Administered academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Teach for America Mentor-Summer Institute (2018).

6th Grade Humanities Teacher

Heights Preparatory
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Humanities Department Chair-facilitated development for team members to align practices, strategies, and content.

Education

Master of Arts - English Language Learning

Western Governors University
2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Texas-Pan American
2010

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Community Involvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Coordination

Certification

  • Texas Educator Certificate: Generalist 4-8
  • ESL Supplemental

Timeline

Public Services Librarian

McAllen Public Library
06.2022 - 10.2024

ELA Interventionist (PK-12)

IDEA Alamo College Prep
12.2020 - 10.2021

Intervention Specialist ESL (6-8)

Heights Preparatory
08.2017 - 07.2020

6th Grade Humanities Teacher

Heights Preparatory
08.2014 - 07.2017

Master of Arts - English Language Learning

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Texas-Pan American
  • Texas Educator Certificate: Generalist 4-8
  • ESL Supplemental
Sandra C. Carrizales