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Zenia  Tejada

Zenia Tejada

Houston,TX

Summary

At College and Career Preparatory Academy (also known as Empowerment High School), I am a patient math teacher where I leveraging in-depth subject knowledge and expert problem-solving, I boosted student math skills, evidenced by consistently positive evaluations. My adeptness in technology integration and classroom management catered to diverse learners, achieving notable academic advancements.

I am a resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 4 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics Teacher

College And Career Preparatory Academy
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Consistently received positive evaluations from supervisors based on observation of instructional practices and impact on student learning.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
  • Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility of content for all students.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Served on school-wide committees focused on improving academic performance, working collaboratively toward common goals.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Houston Downtown
One Main St, Houston, TX 77002
05.2020

Associate of Science - Science

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Robert Lee High School
Houston
05.2007

Skills

    In-depth Subject Knowledge

    Teaching Diverse Learners

    Expert Problem Solving

    Student Assistance

    Technology Integration

    Data-driven decision-making

    Classroom Management

    Lesson Planning

    Student Tutoring

Accomplishments

  • Mentor for novice teachers since 2021-present
  • Outperform the State with my Algebra 1 STAAR scores three times in a row.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to tracking Data.
  • District Lead Teacher since 2021-present


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher

College And Career Preparatory Academy
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Houston Downtown

Associate of Science - Science

Houston Community College

High School Diploma -

Robert Lee High School
Zenia Tejada