VIRGEN Milagros JIMENEZ Fontanez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Instructional coach and educator specializing in literacy and mathematics interventions at UCP Pine Hills. Proven track record of enhancing student growth through data-driven strategies and curriculum alignment. Expertise in professional development and multicultural education, resulting in improved teacher performance and compliance. Skilled in mentoring diverse educational needs, focusing on measurable outcomes and effective instructional practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach / Interventionist
UCP Pine Hills
Florida, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Lead instructional coaching cycles including modeling, co-teaching, observation, and reflective feedback
- Analyze formative and summative assessment data to design targeted literacy and mathematics interventions
- Facilitate professional development aligned with school improvement goals
- Support teachers in implementing research-based instructional practices
Program Supervisor & Instructional Coach
Catapult Learning
Florida, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervised and coached instructional staff across K–8 programs
- Ensured assessment-driven instruction, compliance, and curriculum fidelity
- Modeled effective teaching strategies and supported data analysis to increase student growth
Elementary & Middle School Teacher / ESOL Specialist
USA & Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 01.2017
- Delivered bilingual instruction across elementary and middle grades
- Implemented inclusive practices for ESOL, gifted, and diverse learners
- Integrated project-based and interdisciplinary learning experiences
Education
Master of Arts in Education -
Turabo University
Bachelor of Elementary Education - English
Turabo University
Postgraduate Studies - Multicultural Education
Brooklyn College
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Literacy Intervention
- Mathematics Intervention
- Science of Reading (Orton-Gillingham)
- Curriculum Alignment
- Professional Development
- Data Analysis
- ESOL
- Gifted Education
- Teacher Mentoring
- Multicultural Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certifications And Licensure
- Florida Teaching License
- Reading Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement
- ESOL Certified
- Orton-Gillingham (Science of Reading)
- Civics Seal of Excellence
- Agriculture Science Certificate
Accomplishments
Sport Worth Recognition-Community Service, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Teacher of the Year Award-Jose Mercado Biligual School, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Teacher of the Year Award-Potter's House Academy, Orlando, Florida
Agriculture in the Classroom and Whole Child Monitary Grants
Co-author of Science and Mathematics assessment test bank items, UPR, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Teacher of the Year Award-Jose Mercado Biligual School, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Teacher of the Year Award-Potter's House Academy, Orlando, Florida
Agriculture in the Classroom and Whole Child Monitary Grants
Co-author of Science and Mathematics assessment test bank items, UPR, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Affiliations
Project-Based Learning Leadership: Agriculture & Gardening
• Designed and implemented project-based learning initiatives in agriculture and school gardening, integrating science, mathematics, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
• Led students through hands-on projects including planting cycles, soil analysis, data collection, and yield tracking to build real-world problem-solving skills.
• Aligned agricultural PBL projects to state standards, promoting inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and student ownership of learning.
• Engaged families and community partners to support experiential learning environments and long-term program sustainability.
• Designed and implemented project-based learning initiatives in agriculture and school gardening, integrating science, mathematics, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
• Led students through hands-on projects including planting cycles, soil analysis, data collection, and yield tracking to build real-world problem-solving skills.
• Aligned agricultural PBL projects to state standards, promoting inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and student ownership of learning.
• Engaged families and community partners to support experiential learning environments and long-term program sustainability.
Timeline
Instructional Coach / Interventionist
UCP Pine Hills
01.2021 - Current
Program Supervisor & Instructional Coach
Catapult Learning
01.2017 - 01.2021
Elementary & Middle School Teacher / ESOL Specialist
01.1995 - 01.2017
Master of Arts in Education -
Turabo University
Bachelor of Elementary Education - English
Turabo University
Postgraduate Studies - Multicultural Education
Brooklyn College