Sanjuanita Varela
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educator offering 12-year history of supporting academic and administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Assistant Principal
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
07.2021 - 08.2022
- 504 Coordinator
- LPAC Administrator
- PEIMS Administrator
- Testing Coordinator - STAAR, STAAR ALT, TELPAS, TELPAS ALT & mClass Amplify.
- Assisted the District Assessment Department cheking in and out STAAR material to elementaries.
- TTESS Appraiser - Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Peer to Peer trainer of trainers.
- Led grade level meetings, PLCs, parent meetings, SBDM meetings and PTO meetings.
- Member of the Executive Summary Committee for the past six years.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data. DMAC reports.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Member of the CIP Committee for the past six years
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and local businesses.
- Led state assessment parent meetings.
- Coordinated Literacy Nights in conjuction with librarian, parent specialist and Principal.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated activities to improve and maintain school culture. EQ.
- Trained teachers and staff on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Model.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Responsible for C.A.S.T.L.E. rounds.
Instructional Coach
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilizing DMAC reports, instructional team, analyzed student data with teachers and staff, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- I worked very closely with district coordinators and APs to better served Jackson's staff.
- Peer to peer coach. Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- I assisted the ELA department, Valeria, Patty Pena and Sandra Garcia translating the race strategy.
- Trainer of trainers. In conjunction with other instructional coaches, I trained teachers from the district in the implementations of the new HMH curriculum.
- I have been part of ELA curriculum writing.
- Presenter at a TABE conference.
- Attended three times the Lead4ward conferences.
- Member of SBDM.
- Member of 504 Committee
- Member of LPAC Committee.
- Member of CIP Committee.
- Member of State Assessments Committee.
- Coordinated benchmarks.
- Member of Executive Summary Committee.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies. I analyzed TELPAS result with EL teacher and Bilingual teachers. I worked with EL teacher in the implementing of the oral language lab and journals utilizing K-12 Summit lessons. I worked closely with diagnostician and Sped resource teachers in implementing the best accommodation based on the student's need.
- Trained teachers and staff on 7 steps to a language rich interactive classroom strategies.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data. Run and analyzed mClass, Achieve 3000, Dreambox reports with teachers and staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Enrich and reteach groups in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
- Based on colobands, I provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind in Math. From the 19 5th grade students that I reteach, 17 passed their Math STAAR test.
- Trained students on Emotional Intelligence and motivated them towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Sponsor of the Engineer like a girl club. I taught them leadership and science skills. I coordinated their A&M university field trip.
- Sponsor UIL Math. We placed 2nd and 3rd in the district.
- In conjunction with parental involvement specialist, we ran the HEB read 3 program with PK students and parents.
LLI
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked with small group instruction.
- Analyzed reports with teachers and identified strategies to meet student's reading needs.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Modeled to teachers the Guided Reading Instruction block.
- Peer to Per member.
- Member of CIP committee. Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling K-2nd readers.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Member of 504 committee.
- Member of CIP Committee.
- Member of Executive Summary Committee.
- Member of STAAR Committee.
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
PSJA ISD
San Juan, TX
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Mentor my grade level teachers on reading strategies.
- Maintained a positive and closed relationship with parents and administration.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Kinder Bilingual Teacher
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Assigned homework in multiple languages.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- SBDM Member.
- Cheerleader Sponsor.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
UTPA
Edinburg, TX12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - EC-4
UTPA
Edinburg, TX05-2005
Skills
- Bilingual
- Curriculum Planning
- Teacher Development
- Strong Organization Skills
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
Certification
Bilingual Certification
Principal Certification
TTESS Certification
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Elementary Assistant Principal
McAllen ISD
07.2021 - 08.2022
Instructional Coach
McAllen ISD
08.2018 - 05.2021
LLI
McAllen ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
PSJA ISD
08.2016 - 12.2016
Kinder Bilingual Teacher
McAllen ISD
08.2005 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
UTPA
Bachelor of Arts - EC-4
UTPA