WATERS NIA

• Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
• Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
• Designed programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
• Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
• Monitored and provided student conferences to track unit completion for graduation.
• Scheduled and administered ACCESS testing schoolwide.
• Worked with department leads to support ELLs in core subjects.

Instructed students from grades K-5 in English Language Acquisition strategies.

Attended and provided coaching in best practices fro ELL students during PLCs and MTSS meetings.

Planned and led professional development trainings in incorporating effective strategies in all content areas.

Scheduled and implemented ACCESS testing schoolwide.

• Communicated and planned with principal to determine and assess yearly goal(s) for School Improvement Plan through analyzing ACCESS, SBAC, MAPS, ELLevations, and classroom formative data.
• Designed staff development to build staff capacity in ELA standards and new district curriculum.
• Provided modeling lessons, co-teaching, and coaching (Plan, Do, Study, Act) of effective practices to classroom teachers in order to increase proficiencies in ELA
• Coordinated with teachers, counselors, MTSS/IAT, PLCs, and other committees to determine best services and supports.
• Supported administration in assessments (SBAC, AIMSWEB, MAP, and ACCESS)
• Prepared, organized and led parent involvement Literacy Nights.

• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Planned, developed and implemented staff development.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to build capacity in English Language Development strategies.
• Scheduled and implemented Federal testing policies and procedures.
• Facilitated goal setting with staff and students to increase building success in language acquisition.
• Communicated with families and implemented family engagement activities and communications to promote family involvement.

• K-6 ESL Teacher
• Push in, pull out and co-teaching using TESOL strategies for English Language Learners in Elementary setting
• Assessing, scheduling, planning and monitoring academic and language development for 75+ ELL students
• Integral MTSS team member providing professional development, AIMSWEB probes and intervention strategies to colleagues
• Data collection, interpretation and help colleagues analyze district and state level assessments
• Test Administrator for district WIDA testing for grades K-6 annually and State SBAC testing for grades 3-6 annually
• Collaborate with regular ed teachers frequently about classroom correlations and additional assistance needed by ELL students.

• Push in and pull out services for English language Learners
• Assessed, scheduled, planned and monitored academic and language progress for 20+ students
• Provided TESL strategies during small groups
• Administered WIDA language testing to grades K-6 annually
• Collaborated with regular ed teachers regarding progress and alignment of classroom curriculum.

• K-6 Intervention Reading,
• Push in and pull out services for struggling at risk students
• Assessed, scheduled, planned and monitored academic progress for 40+ students
• Provided individualized and small groups remedial instruction for reading and math during small groups or 1-1
• Administered AIMSWEB probes weekly, communicated results, and collaborated with classroom teachers’ scores and progress of learning targets.

• Planned, developed, and assessed 5th grade students on Nevada State Standards in all subject areas
• Managed various academic levels and behaviors to maximize an effective and positive learning environment
• Collaborated with grade level colleagues for planning and assessment purposes.