Terri Bitsie
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Highly skilled in interpersonal settings and with written communications to resolve challenging problems and conflicts. Committed to assertive support for the agency of students, families and educators regarding their educational, civil and labor rights. Constant learner-veteran educator with solid history of successfully teaching in diverse classroom environments most especially within Title 1 schools and bilingual/TESOL education. Demonstrated record of wholly supporting students and educators who identify LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. Fluent in English and Spanish and familiar with the Navajo language.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Language Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
11.2005 - Current
- Facilitates learning of Spanish and English in 50/50 dual language model program using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Utilizes Common Core State Standards, Next Gen Science and NM State Social Studies standards and variety of instructional strategies to create learning plan to meet and exceed needs of diverse learners.
- Communicates frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss academic progress toward goals.
- Works with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student achievement.
- Collaborates with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Teacher Tutor
Albuquerque Teachers Federation
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided homework support for elementary dual language students (English/Spanish) and secondary school students in algebra and geometry.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of re-teaching to support students' needs to comprehend learning outcomes in order to complete homework assignments.
- Collaborated with fellow Dial-a-Teacher colleagues on student requests for homework support.
Team Member, Curriculum Alignment Team
Nusenda Credit Union
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Became part of a team of teachers recruited specifically for the Curriculum Alignment Team, or CAT, short-term project of Nusenda Credit Union.
- Collaborated with Director of Financial Capability and fellow team members to update and make improvements to current Financial Capability Curriculum of Nusenda Credit Union.
- Revised curriculum to ensure cultural, linguistic and generational responsiveness and relevance for all intended audiences and purposes.
Research Consultant
American Academy Of Arts & Sciences
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Researched and catalogued program information for Native American humanities-focused organizations through GuideStar, Federation of State Humanities Councils, The Foundation Center, National Congress of American Indians, University of California-Berkeley and Department of the Interior.
- Managed a growing list of the organizations that were added to the larger, comprehensive database of Humanities Indicators, for the National Inventory of Humanities Organizations at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Education
MBA -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2003
Alternative Teacher Licensure - Alternative Teacher Certification Program
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Spanish, Double Major
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.1991
Skills
- Demonstrated facility with engaging in difficult conversations to reach consensus
- Active application of restorative practices to resolve conflict among students
- Collaboration with diverse range of colleagues
- Proactive communication and positive relationship-building with families in the school community
Certification
- Licensed Level 3 Educator: Elementary Education
- Endorsement: Bilingual and TESOL education
- HQT Status for K-8: Social Studies, Business Education, Modern & Classical Languages (Spanish), Language Arts
Affiliations
Albuquerque Teachers Federation, Executive Council Secretary, former Federation Representative at Valle Vista and Alamosa Elementary Schools
GLSEN New Mexico, Member and Nationally Certified Training Facilitator
LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Coordinator & Trainer, Alamosa Elementary School
Greasewood Springs Community School, Navajo Nation, community volunteer
References
- Amanda Reyes, former supervisor at Valle Vista Elementary and current Director of Financial Capability, Nusenda Credit Union, amreyes@nusenda.org
- Damon Carbajal, Managing Director, GLSEN New Mexico, damon.carbajal@glsen.org
- Havens Levitt, Board Co-Chair and Founder, GLSEN New Mexico, haveyolev@gmail.org
- Danessa Posen, Founder of TOPSoccer Corrales, New Mexico and former colleague, 505-903-0988
Timeline
Team Member, Curriculum Alignment Team
Nusenda Credit Union
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher Tutor
Albuquerque Teachers Federation
09.2019 - 05.2023
Research Consultant
American Academy Of Arts & Sciences
09.2017 - 05.2018
Dual Language Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
11.2005 - Current
MBA -
University of New Mexico
Alternative Teacher Licensure - Alternative Teacher Certification Program
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Spanish, Double Major
Purdue University
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