SYDNEY LUGO
Tyler,TX
Summary
Passionate and experienced educator with a strong expertise in foundational reading skills. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, ensuring every student thrives. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward thinking approaches. Known for collaborating effectively with colleagues and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent, impactful results. Caring relationship-builder with a growth mindset and good decision-making skills. Looking to join a team of professionals who seek to push each other and staff for overall student success.
Knowledgeable about educational leadership, bringing solid grasp of curriculum development and school management. Contributes to collaborative and nurturing educational environment while driving academic excellence. Ready to use and develop organizational and leadership skills in Assistant Principal role. Developed skills in fast-paced environment, focusing on campus growth. Expertise in team leadership and desiring the opportunity to learn how to be effective in operational skills, ultimately providing smooth daily operations around campus. Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging proven leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Brown, Whitehouse ISD
Whitehouse, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps, provided timely feedback for improve academic performance.
- Contributed in multiple district committees in the 25-26 school year: (1) Strong Foundations, a committee created for drafting the new WISD Literacy Framework and focusing on selecting a HQIM RLA curriculum for the 26-27 school year. (2) District Capacity Team, a committee created for improvement in our curriculum and assessments.
RTI Interventionist
WHITEHOUSE ISD
Whitehouse, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one and small group support for students requiring additional assistance in reading, math, or other subjects.
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues seeking advice or assistance in designing interventions for their struggling students.
- Developed data-driven instructional plans based on regular analysis of student assessment results and progress monitoring data.
- Established a positive learning environment that promoted student engagement, motivation, and academic success.
- Implemented research-based instructional techniques tailored to address each student''s unique learning style and needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in education by attending workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities related to RTI implementation.
3rd Grade Teacher
Higgins- WHITEHOUSE ISD
Whitehouse, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
6th grade ELAR Teacher
Holloway, Whitehouse ISD
Whitehouse
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Served on Reading Apprenticeship Teacher Leader team for our campus
- Collaborated in PLCs, daily, in order to maximize instructional needs based on data, research based instructional strategies, and student interests
- Increased student engagement and participation through the implementation of interactive group projects and activities.
- Intervention groupings were created every 9 week based on unit assessments
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
1st Grade Teacher
Dixie, Tyler ISD
Tyler
12.2012 - 05.2021
- Served on district curriculum writing teams for math and science, textbook review committees and School Culture and Climate Committee
- Served as Team Leader for grade level for 2 years in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
- Grade level Mentor from 2017-2021
- Served as a mentor/cooperating teacher to two student teachers during their final student teaching experiences
- Taught general education, 504, and SPED students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills within an inclusive classroom
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Assessed student progress by administering district assessments such as TEMI, NWEA MAP, TPRI and evaluating results
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2012
General Studies -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas05-2010
Skills
- Student focused instruction based on the emotional, academic, and overall well being
- Curriculum implementation of TEKS K-2 designed with the end in mind
- Phonological Awareness and Phonics Knowledge and expertise that ranges from K-3
- Can design differentiated flexible groupings based on student IReady mid year data
- Continuous team collaboration to design, implement, and monitor engaging lessons that are data driven
- Built relationships with parents to maintain a system of cohesiveness for each student
- Team Leader for 2nd Grade
Certification
- Generalist EC-6th
- ESL certified
- LETRS certified, 04/01/21 - 05/31/21
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Brown, Whitehouse ISD
08.2024 - Current
RTI Interventionist
WHITEHOUSE ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
3rd Grade Teacher
Higgins- WHITEHOUSE ISD
08.2022 - 12.2022
6th grade ELAR Teacher
Holloway, Whitehouse ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Dixie, Tyler ISD
12.2012 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6
University of Texas At Tyler
General Studies -
Tyler Junior College
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At Tyler