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Surisaddai Canela

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Life-long learner with thirteen years of teaching experience in Early Childhood and adult education. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Dedicated to increasing cultural awareness and proficiency in self and others to effect an inclusive culture. Energetic, fast learner with extensive people and process skills. Confident, informative, and persuasive public speaker. Result-driven planner. Multi-tasking leader with excellent time, people, and project management. Lover of all arts.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

Austin Independent School District
Austin, Texas
07.2009 - 07.2022
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
  • Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds
  • Monitored student progress and analyzed performance data
  • Increased students' understanding of core subjects
  • Critically analyzed impact of teaching and relationships with students
  • Communicated with parents to better serve students
  • PK, 2nd and 4th grade bilingual classes.

Team Leader

  • Collaborated with teammates to create dynamic curriculums addressing all students' needs and levels
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices
  • Scheduled and conducted team meetings
  • Scheduled and planned grade-level field trips

Spanish GED Teacher

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Developed and taught Spanish GED curriculum for reading and writing, as well as social studies and science
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
  • Introduced adult learners to social justice concepts
  • Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
  • Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps
  • Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources

Program Coordinator

Prime
Austin, Texas
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
  • Scheduled and supervised afterschool enrichment classes for students of low SES
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors
  • Supervised up to 20 of professional personnel.

Migrant Clinician Network - Case Manager

Austin, Texas
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Interviewed with pregnant migrant patients and patients detained by immigration to receive appropriate, high- quality care globally
  • Informed families of detainees of health status to coordinate TB care after deportation to home country
  • Educated patients in treatment options.

Education

Ph.D - School Improvement

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Master of Education - Advanced Literacy And Instruction

Concordia University,
Austin, TX
12.2013

Master of Education - School Administration

Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX
12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Public Speaking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Informative Lectures
  • Program Design
  • Goal setting and attainment
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Data Analysis
  • Online teaching and presenting
  • Collaborative and welcoming environments
  • Social Behaviors
  • Active Participation
  • Emotionally Intelligence
  • Artistic

Certification

Texas Educator Certificate Classroom Teacher Bilingual Generalist-Spanish Grades (EC-4)

Texas Educator Certificate Principal Grades (EC-12)

Timeline

Spanish GED Teacher

Austin Community College
04.2019 - 08.2021

Program Coordinator

Prime
08.2017 - 04.2019

Migrant Clinician Network - Case Manager

05.2010 - 12.2012

Bilingual Teacher

Austin Independent School District
07.2009 - 07.2022

Ph.D - School Improvement

Texas State University

Master of Education - Advanced Literacy And Instruction

Concordia University,

Master of Education - School Administration

Concordia University At Austin

Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development

University of Texas At Austin
Surisaddai Canela