Veronica Armendariz
Forney
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with a proven track record at Mesquite ISD, specializing in early literacy, bilingual instruction, and teacher coaching. Expert in instructional planning and student engagement, I have successfully enhanced student performance through tailored lessons and effective coaching of elementary school teachers. Committed to continuous improvement, I foster positive relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and families to support academic success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Literacy and 3rd-5th Instructional Coach
Mesquite ISD
05.2017 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Modeled K- 5th grade lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Educated parents within the community about the development of children's language through a program called LENA Start.
6th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Created differentiated lessons to include all students needs and levels.
- Increased students' understanding of English with various forms of Sheltered Instruction
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance learning.
- Monitored student progress in both English and Spanish fluency.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Created differentiated lessons to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities in English and Spanish.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Created and adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening in English and Spanish.
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2005 - 05.2011
- Created and delivered differentiated and structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons among all the subjects.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Texas A&M Commerce
Commerce, TX08-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Univeristy of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2005
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington HS For Perf/Visual Arts
Dallas, Texas05-1995
Skills
- Content expertise
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Student engagement
- Parent and community engagement
- Background in instructional planning
- Teaching strategies
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Great active listening skills
- Instructional technology
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and planning skills
- Bilingual
Certification
- Certified EC-6 Generalist
- Certified Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish EC-6
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Literacy and 3rd-5th Instructional Coach
Mesquite ISD
05.2017 - Current
6th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2014 - 05.2017
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2013 - 05.2014
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2011 - 05.2013
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Mesquite ISD
05.2005 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Texas A&M Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Univeristy of Texas At Dallas
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington HS For Perf/Visual Arts