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Sofia Avila

Edinburg,TX

Summary

Motivated elementary school teacher with experience guiding students and teachers, using proven research-based teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students and teachers understand math and reading materials. Kind and caring attitudes when communicating with students and staff.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Interventionist

McAllen ISD
McAllen, Texas
10.2019 - 05.2024
  • Attended math in-service training and professional development (K-5).
  • Analyzed and used math data to create intervention groups for each grade level.
  • Collaborated with grade-level teachers to plan and implement the math curriculum.
  • Assisted in writing intervention curriculum.
  • Modeled math lessons for classroom teachers.
  • In-class support for teachers during the Math block.

Elementary School Teacher (2nd/3rd Grade)

McAllen ISD
McAllen, Texas
08.2008 - 05.2016
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
  • Administered tests to assess results to evaluate student understanding of the material.
  • Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement the curriculum.
  • Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
  • Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
  • I attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive, affirming techniques.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
  • Trained, developed planners, and followed the International Baccalaureate Programme (PYP), which is inquiry-based learning.

Elementary School Teacher (3rd/2nd/4th Grade)

Mission CISD
Mission, Texas
08.1999 - 05.2013
  • Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing student academic needs.
  • Collaborated weekly with the grade-level team.
  • Involve parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills.

Reading Recovery Interventionist

McAllen ISD
McAllen, Texas
08.2005 - 05.2007
  • Trained and certified in Reading Recovery methods and procedures.
  • Used Reading Recovery, a one-to-one, evidence-based intervention, to assist 1st grade children with reading and writing.
  • Meet weekly with the classroom teacher to update on the child's progress.
  • Tailored lessons were provided daily for each student's needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, TX
05-1998

Skills

  • Certified EC-6
  • Bilingual Endorsement
  • International Baccalaureate PYP trained
  • Reading Recovery Certified
  • Strong technology skills: Google Suite, Mac, Chrome, and Apple
  • Strong, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
  • Participated in CIP and various decision-making committees
  • Mentor teacher for new teachers and student teachers
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Extracurricular: Math UIL, Oral Reading UIL, Bike Club, Art/Literacy Club

Timeline

Math Interventionist

McAllen ISD
10.2019 - 05.2024

Elementary School Teacher (2nd/3rd Grade)

McAllen ISD
08.2008 - 05.2016

Reading Recovery Interventionist

McAllen ISD
08.2005 - 05.2007

Elementary School Teacher (3rd/2nd/4th Grade)

Mission CISD
08.1999 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Texas Pan-American

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