Xiomara I. Lord
Allen,TX
Summary
At Allen Independent School District, I enhanced student engagement and language proficiency through innovative curriculum development and cross-cultural competence. Leveraged multilingual proficiency and effective reading techniques, I significantly boosted comprehension levels. My collaborative efforts in professional development and mentorship underscored a commitment to educational excellence and learner success.
A Professional linguist with significant experience in language instruction, curriculum development, and cultural education. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and educational environments. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering student engagement. Known for reliability, flexibility, and passion for language learning and teaching.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS Frontline/ Allen ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Foreign Language Teacher
Allen Independent School District
02.2001 - 05.2022
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, fostering growth in students' language skills.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where diverse perspectives were valued and respected.
- Evaluated and graded 150 students' class work, assignments and papers.
- Designed interactive activities that catered to various learning modalities, boosting overall class engagement and comprehension levels. Including the incorporation of differentiated instruction techniques to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans and worksheets that incorporated multimedia resources such as PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft, Google, Prezi, and Canva applications and group activities from scratch for improving student retention and participation while designing task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition. Also implemented and created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written Spanish.
- Utilized authentic foreign language materials for context-based instruction, enhancing cultural understanding among students.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
- Mentored new teachers in the department by sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective instructional techniques.
- Implemented a variety of assessment methods to gauge student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Established positive relationships with parents to encourage collaboration on student success and learning objectives while also providing written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through structured debates and group discussions within the target language context.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans, and tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to their needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with language teaching methodologies and trends.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives by providing input on course materials, assessments, and pedagogical approaches for foreign language instruction.
- Used Canvas and Grade book to monitor and record students' progress.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of The People
Los Altos, CA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies With Minor in Psychology
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2007
Skills
- Effective Reading Techniques
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Enhancing Learner Engagement
- Grammar instruction
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Hands-On Educational Methods
- Multilingual Proficiency
- Curriculum Development
- Active Listening Proficiency
- Constructive Feedback Delivery
- Language Enrichment
- Spanish Language Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Cadre member. Collaborated with team of six in the development of Spanish Curriculum.
Certification
- National Board Certification in World Languages Other Than English - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
- Languages Other Than English - LOTE - Spanish 613
- TExES ESL Supplemental exam.
- Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT).
- TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental (164).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Photography I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- Dance
- Interior Design
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS Frontline/ Allen ISD
08.2022 - Current
Foreign Language Teacher
Allen Independent School District
02.2001 - 05.2022
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of The People
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies With Minor in Psychology
The University of Texas At Dallas
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