Susanne Vargas
Houston,TX
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and strengthening individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual 1st Grade, 4th Grade General Ed
Brookline Elementary School (NES Aligned)
08.2022 - Current
- Improved student's reding comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Improved student's scores on the HFW, REN 360, and running records during my tenure.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Intergraded technology into 90% of daily lesson plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons along with MRS strategies.
- Taught Saturday tutorials for students with below-average reading levels which imporoved their reading by one grade level by the end of the school year.
- Outstanding teacher evaluation/observation scores.
General Ed 3rd Grade, Bilingual 1st, Phys. Ed PK-5
Edna M. Carrillo Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2022
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting collaboration and teamwork among students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Supported English Language Learners in developing their language proficiency using research-based methods and techniques.
- Tracked student progress through data analysis, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
- Coordinated and executed Field Days(s) 2001-2020.
- Worked/taught PK-5th the required objectives for Physical Education.
- Outstanding teacher evaluation/observation scores.
Bilingual 4th, and 1st/2nd Split
Garden Villas Elementary School
08.1995 - 05.1999
- Increased overall student engagement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced student reading comprehension by implementing guided reading strategies and small group instruction.
- Organized and led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in improved academic performance for those participants.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and improve instructional skills.
- Outstanding teacher evaluation/observation scores.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences With A Minor in Child Pschology
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX06.1995
Skills
- Instructing, monitoring and planning
- Enhance Student Academic Performance
- Learning strategies and evaluations methods; problem solving
- Proficient in Common Curriculum
- Communication and social perceptiveness with colleagues, students, and parents (English/Spanish)
- Time management; accountable
- Active listening and persuasion
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Compliance standards
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate - Classroom Teacher (1995)
- Elementary Bilingual/ESL - Spanish Grades 1-8 (1995)
- Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8 (1995)
- Elementary Physical Education Grades 1-8 (pending)
Projects
2018-2022
Volunteer - Catechist, T- Ball, Baseball, and Softball Coach Immaculate Conception Church, Ingrando Park, Selena Quintanilla Park
- Taught catechism to 3rd-8th graders.
- Planned all practices to improve specific skills based on team performance.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to over 12-25 team members annually.
- Worked with community leaders to encourage sponsorships for my team's uniforms.
- Coached games against other parks twice weekly.
Timeline
Bilingual 1st Grade, 4th Grade General Ed
Brookline Elementary School (NES Aligned)
08.2022 - Current
General Ed 3rd Grade, Bilingual 1st, Phys. Ed PK-5
Edna M. Carrillo Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2022
Bilingual 4th, and 1st/2nd Split
Garden Villas Elementary School
08.1995 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences With A Minor in Child Pschology
University of Houston - Downtown
- Texas Educator Certificate - Classroom Teacher (1995)
- Elementary Bilingual/ESL - Spanish Grades 1-8 (1995)
- Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8 (1995)
- Elementary Physical Education Grades 1-8 (pending)
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