Scarlett Rivera
Carthage,TX
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School teacher with nearly a decade of experience specializing in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Expert in leveraging technology for education, including Chromebooks and Promethean Board, while fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills, ensuring academic growth and emotional well-being in diverse learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Carthage Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process for the child to achieve their academic goals
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
1st Grade Teacher
Marshall Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Marshall Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Substitute Teacher
Beckville Independent School District
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Education
Teaching Certification -
Texas Teacher Alternative Certification
Dallas07.2008
BBA - Marketing
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2007
Panola College
Carthage, TX2003
Skills
- Almost 10 years of being an Elementary School teacher
- Taught G/T, ESL, SPED, and students with various IEP’s
- Completed Texas Reading Academy, G/T 30 hour training, and ESL Supplemental
- Speak and understand partial Spanish
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative and ambitious
- Detail oriented and able to multitask
- Precise, accurate and skilled leader
- Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all age levels
- Controlled Classroom Management
- Positive Attitude
- Team player
- Lesson Planning
- Experienced in instructing students with various methods of technology (Smart Board, Promethean Board, Chromebook, Ipads, etc)
Certification
- EC-6 Generalist 191 January 2015
- PPR February 2016
- Gifted and Talented May 2017
- ESL Supplemental EC-6 June 2018
- Texas Reading Academy May 2022
Professional Duties
- Implemented effective instruction based on each student’s developmental skills and strengths
- Helped each student fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in order to one day be successful within society
- Created weekly lessons that were centered around TEKS , adhered to district requirements, and reflected the accommodations (IEP’s) needed for each individual student
- Constructed various learning activities by using hands-on stations, technology, games, small group, etc. to meet the various learning styles of the students.
- Taught in small groups and ran continual running records on student’s reading progress
- Monitored Student Reading Growth through DRA, TPRI and Telpas
- Followed our districts safety protocols with all necessary precautions to have a safe learning environment for the students
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Carthage Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2023
1st Grade Teacher
Marshall Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Marshall Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2016
Substitute Teacher
Beckville Independent School District
02.2015 - 05.2015
Teaching Certification -
Texas Teacher Alternative Certification
BBA - Marketing
University of North Texas
Panola College
- EC-6 Generalist 191 January 2015
- PPR February 2016
- Gifted and Talented May 2017
- ESL Supplemental EC-6 June 2018
- Texas Reading Academy May 2022
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