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Sian Ramirez

Amarillo

Summary

Passionate & seasoned intermediate school teacher with background in various subject areas, including math, science, social studies, and English. Skilled in creating engaging curriculum and fostering inclusive learning environments that accommodate diverse learning styles. Demonstrated ability to improve student engagement and comprehension through innovative teaching methods and positive reinforcement strategies. Have made significant contributions to improving overall academic performance within previous schools by implementing targeted intervention programs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade Teacher

Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Amarillo
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction for struggling students to ensure they reach proficiency levels.
  • Administered tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress.

6th Grade Science & S.S. Teacher

Pinnacle Intermediate School
Amarillo
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

5th Grade Math Teacher

Greenways Intermediate School
Amarillo
08.2003 - 06.2018
  • Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial, and advanced levels.
  • Provided positive feedback, emphasizing learning from mistakes to establish a solid foundation for progress.
  • Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources, and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.

3rd Grade Classroom Size Reduction Teacher

Lakeview Elementary School
Amarillo
08.2002 - 06.2003
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.

8th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher

Valleyview Junior High School
Amarillo
01.1999 - 06.2002
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
  • Customized instructional plans to meet the needs of different students.
  • Incorporated formative assessment techniques into classroom instruction to ensure mastery of skills being taught.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12-1998

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Data analysis
  • Student motivation
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Hands-on learning
  • Student rapport building

Timeline

6th Grade Teacher

Amarillo Collegiate Academy
08.2022 - Current

6th Grade Science & S.S. Teacher

Pinnacle Intermediate School
08.2018 - 06.2022

5th Grade Math Teacher

Greenways Intermediate School
08.2003 - 06.2018

3rd Grade Classroom Size Reduction Teacher

Lakeview Elementary School
08.2002 - 06.2003

8th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher

Valleyview Junior High School
01.1999 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Education

West Texas A&M University
Sian Ramirez