Vanessa Bravo
Zapata,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with 10 years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Zapata County Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and procedures.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Tutor
Plazas Comunitarias
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Tutored adults in Spanish.
- Worked independently and as part of a team to achieve understanding of presented material to students.
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
Student Teacher
Zapata South Elementary
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Block, Ruiz Elementary
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
- Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Tutor, Cuellar Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
Block
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Created lesson plans in Don Jose Gallego Elementary accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Tx12.2014
Skills
- Digital literacy
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptive
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Cooperative learning experience
- Organizational development
- Test Proctoring
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- RTI familiarity
- Group and individual instruction
- Organized leadership skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
Accomplishments
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of differentiated instruction.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom. Attended TCEA 2020 & 2021 (Texas Computer Education Association), attended a number of other academies, workshops, and certification courses, dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the use of technology.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Collaborated with Zapata FFA advisor and Janie Rodriguez, Career and College Readiness Director to set up District Farm Day. Used real life events to support thematic unit in elementary classroom.
- Insisted for High school students to execute this event to motivate and support younger students in livestock and bring together student community. Invited other elementary campuses Pre-K and Special Education Department in district to enjoy and share experience. Students had various opportunities to learn about animals and were treated to pictures and treats.
- Received commendation from Zapata North Elementary principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
Timeline
Teacher
Zapata County Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
Tutor
Plazas Comunitarias
09.2014 - 11.2014
Student Teacher
Zapata South Elementary
09.2014 - 11.2014
Block, Ruiz Elementary
02.2014 - 05.2014
Tutor, Cuellar Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2014
Block
01.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M International University