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SANDRA E. GÓMEZ

Fort Worth,USA

Summary

Experienced instructional leader with a proven track record of driving educational success through curriculum development, teacher training, and implementing instructional strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and creating an environment conducive to continuous learning and improvement. Skilled in instructional methodologies and curriculum design to advance teaching effectiveness. Utilizing collaborative strategies to support educators and improve student outcomes. Track record of fostering professional development and enhancing instructional practices.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Instructional Coach

Fort Worth Independent School District
10.2019 - Current
  • Ensures fidelity to curriculum standards while customizing approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
  • Fosters data-driven decision-making processes through the implementation of assessment tools and data analysis.
  • Sharpens educator skills with frequent observation-feedback cycles focused on specific growth areas.
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset in working with and building strong relationships with teachers.
  • Collaborates with teachers on planning and preparing standards-aligned lessons.
  • Conducts classroom observations; provides evidence on instructional indicators that have been
    pre-selected with teachers and/or administrators.
  • Debriefs and conducts professional conversations with teachers regarding instructional delivery.
  • Co-analyzes student work with teachers to gauge the standard alignment of assignments and
    Implications for future instruction.
  • Plans and leads subject area teachers in regular PLCs; prepares data and leads data analysis
    discussions in PLCs.
  • Participates in PLCs with other Instructional Coaches to share best practices.
  • Maintains accurate and timely records to document the weekly coaching schedule and log weekly
    coaching, contact minutes, and tool usage.
  • Attends meetings, trainings, and professional learning.
  • Maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with peers, students, administration, and other school/district employees.
  • Contributes to a positive school climate by participating in various committees, events, and initiatives outside of direct coaching responsibilities.

Instructional Coach/ELD Specialist

Alice Terry Elementary, Sheridan School District #2
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Coached and supported teachers’ effective instructional practices in the classroom through coaching cycles that included observations, professional conversations, analyzing student data and creating standard-aligned lessons for instruction using the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) State Model Performance Management System, RANDA.
  • Took part in leadership committees such as Instructional Meetings; Data Meetings for Kinder, 1st and 2nd grades; Interview Committee; School Advisory Board (SAB) and Positive Behavior and Interventions Supports (PBIS) Committee.
  • As an ELD teacher, I taught English Language Learner (ELL) students in Kinder, 1st and 2nd grades English Language Development (ELD) using EL Achieve Systemic ELD curriculum in a dedicated 45-minute instructional block for each grade level.
  • As a Test Administrator, I administered the K-WAPT and WIDA screeners to identify English language learners (ELL). In addition, I administered the WIDA ACCESS to students that have been identified as ELL for monitoring and supporting their progress of English proficiency.

Ritchie Principal Intern/Senior Team Lead/ELA-S Kindergarten Teacher

Escalante-Biggs Academy, Denver Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Half-time, Ritchie Principal Intern/Senior Team Lead; Half-time ELA-S Kindergarten Teacher.
  • Led and supported a team of teachers to build capacity to effectively plan for and deliver high-quality instruction in pursuit of better outcomes for students by providing 1-on-1 regular coaching cycles of observation and feedback conversations, as well as supporting data meetings for teachers.
  • Hosted mid-year and end-of-year conversations to provide feedback to each teacher on his/her overall performance; this includes scoring Professionalism and determining an overall end-of-year LEAP rating.
  • Collaborated in Identifying and organizing professional development opportunities, based on the need of teachers and students.
  • Started and facilitated a vertical ELA-S Teacher Team to build capacity in implementing ELA strategies, including WIDA standards in classroom instruction to meet the needs of ELL students.
  • Facilitated the Personnel Committee in the interviewing and hiring process of available school positions: Senior/Team Leads, teachers and paraprofessionals.
  • Instructional Leadership Team member: Development of Master schedule, systems for data-driven instruction and improvements for protocols in school safety such as Lockdown and Lockout procedures.
  • Attended and assisted with the development of school budget during the central Budget Meeting.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.


Team Lead/ELA-S ECE Teacher

Escalante-Biggs Academy, Denver Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Half-time Team Lead; Half-time ELA-S ECE Teacher.
  • Led and supported a team of teachers to effectively plan for and deliver high-quality instruction in pursuit of better outcomes for students by providing 1-on-1 regular cycles of observation and coaching, as well as facilitating collaborative time for the team of teachers.
  • Collaborated in identifying and organizing professional development opportunities, based on the needs of teachers and students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child's education process.
  • Personnel Committee member: participated and contributed in the interviewing and hiring process to fill vacancies and hire qualified staff members.
  • Collaborative School Committee member: worked with other staff, administrators, parents and community members to come up with ways that families and the community could partner to increase academic achievement.
  • Taught ELA-S ECE students core curricula: Math, Science, Literacy, and English Language Development (ELD). Implemented Estrellita Phonics program, Tools of the Mind strategies, and Dual Language Enrichment strategies.
  • Data Team Meetings (DDI): analyzed student data, looked for root causes in achievement gaps, reflected about current practices to create a culture of continuous improvement.

ELA-S ECE Teacher & Team Lead/ELA-S Kinder Teacher

E. M. Ashley Elementary, Denver Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2015

Spanish Teacher, Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Country Day School of Arlington, Independent Schools Association
08.2004 - 05.2005

Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

James Hogg Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2001

Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

John Peeler Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
08.1996 - 05.1997

5th Grade Bilingual/Regular Teacher

P. F. Stewart Elementary, San Antonio Independent School District
01.1996 - 05.1996

Pre-Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher and 1st/2nd Grade English Language Development (ELD) Teacher

Juan Seguín Elementary, McAllen Independent School District
08.1994 - 12.1995

2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher

Thomas G. Harris Elementary, Austin Independent School District
08.1992 - 05.1994

6th, 7th & 8th Grades (self-contained) Bilingual Teacher

Sam Martin Middle School, Austin Independent School District
01.1992 - 05.1992

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2019

Graduate Certificate, Principal Licensure - Denver Public Schools Ritchie Executive Leadership

University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning and Development, Spanish and Bilingual Education

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12.1991

Skills

  • Curriculum alignment
  • Diligent and trustworthy
  • Relationship building
  • Educator development
  • Effective active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Colorado

  • Principal Licensure
  • Early Childhood Education
  • ESL
  • Spanish (Grades 1-12)
  • Linguistically Diverse Endorsed
  • DPS ELA Qualified

Texas

  • Early Childhood (Pre-kindergarten & Kindergarten)
  • Bilingual/ESL (Grades 1-8)
  • Spanish (Grades 1-8)
  • General (Grades 1-8)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

District Instructional Coach

Fort Worth Independent School District
10.2019 - Current

Instructional Coach/ELD Specialist

Alice Terry Elementary, Sheridan School District #2
08.2018 - 07.2019

Ritchie Principal Intern/Senior Team Lead/ELA-S Kindergarten Teacher

Escalante-Biggs Academy, Denver Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2018

Team Lead/ELA-S ECE Teacher

Escalante-Biggs Academy, Denver Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017

ELA-S ECE Teacher & Team Lead/ELA-S Kinder Teacher

E. M. Ashley Elementary, Denver Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2015

Spanish Teacher, Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Country Day School of Arlington, Independent Schools Association
08.2004 - 05.2005

Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

James Hogg Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2001

Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher

John Peeler Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
08.1996 - 05.1997

5th Grade Bilingual/Regular Teacher

P. F. Stewart Elementary, San Antonio Independent School District
01.1996 - 05.1996

Pre-Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher and 1st/2nd Grade English Language Development (ELD) Teacher

Juan Seguín Elementary, McAllen Independent School District
08.1994 - 12.1995

2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher

Thomas G. Harris Elementary, Austin Independent School District
08.1992 - 05.1994

6th, 7th & 8th Grades (self-contained) Bilingual Teacher

Sam Martin Middle School, Austin Independent School District
01.1992 - 05.1992

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of Denver

Graduate Certificate, Principal Licensure - Denver Public Schools Ritchie Executive Leadership

University of Denver

Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning and Development, Spanish and Bilingual Education

University of Texas At Austin

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