Sonia Villamizar-Wallace
Houston,TX
Summary
Bilingual educator with proven success in developing culturally responsive curricula and fostering positive learning environments. Expertise in parent-teacher communication and social-emotional learning drives student growth and engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Spring ISD
Houston, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented bilingual curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance language acquisition.
- Assessed student performance and provided personalized feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers in bilingual instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning needs effectively.
- Analyzed student data to drive instructional decisions and improve overall outcomes.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in both Math growth and Reading.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, fostering growth and development in both language acquisition and content knowledge.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive learning environment and increased student participation.
- Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons.
- Utilized various assessment methods to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies specific to bilingual classrooms.
- Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Monitored student progress in both math growth and Reading fluency.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2016
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Peer collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Project-based learning
- Instructional materials
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive learning environment
- MAP testing and data
- Lesson planning
- Texas teaching certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of four staff members.
Certification
- Certified EC-4 Bilingual Teacher, Texas - Current
- Master Teacher Designation, TIA - 2022-2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Lamar University