Ziomara G. Blanco
4724 Hollow Hook Rd. Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate teacher with a 10-year background in instructing students. 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
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Composite Science Teacher- Physics and Biology
Cy-Fair ISD: Langham High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Designed comprehensive science lesson plans.
- Stayed current with best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Maintained open communication with students and parents on academic progress.
- Fostered an engaging learning environment through innovative instruction.
- Conducted thorough assessments and provided actionable feedback.
- Utilized technology to support differentiated instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects to promote critical thinking.
8th Grade Science Teacher
Discovery Middle School- Charter School
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Solo 8th-grade teacher to develop innovative interdisciplinary classwork and projects that fostered teamwork and applied scientific principles.
- Designed standards-based lesson plans for 8th grade science curriculum
- Implemented virtual experiments to enhance conceptual understanding and critical thinking while following pandemic safety guidelines.
- Leveraged educational technology to support interactive learning and track student progress.
IPC and Chemistry
Northbrook High School
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Facilitated instruction using 5-E inductive lessons in IPC
- Development of student-centered lesson plans and activities
- Analyzed student data from quizzes, tests and lab assignments through Allinlearning / ItsLearning
- T-2-4: SBISD future planning. Tutored students to prepare for standardized testing.
- IPC Team leader and team encouraging.
Life Science (general) 8th Grade
Northbrook Middle School
2015 - 2015
- Engaged students using hands on activities using the 5E lesson
- Developed student-centered lessons in general science topics
- Reviewed and prepared the students for STAAR testing
Spring Woods High School
01.2014
- Facilitated instruction using 5-E inductive lessons in Biology
- Development of lesson plans and activities for use in the public schools
- Analyzed student data from quizzes, tests and lab assignments
- T-2-4: STAAR Prep. Tutored students to prepare for standardized testing
STAAR Tutor for HISD secondary level students
Apex Academy and A+ Learning Academy Tutoring services -HISD
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Tutored students for STAAR prep to improve end of the year EOC exams
- Recruited students to sign in for tutoring for following year
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston - Main
Houston, TX05-2014
Education Minor - STEM (teachHOUSTON Program)
University of Houston- Main
Houston, TX05-2014
Psychology Minor - Psychology
University of Houston- Main
Houston, TX05-2014
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish Fluent)
- 5E Instructional Model
- Teaching Content Experienced
- Classroom Management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable and responsible
- Good Leadership Skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Resilient to Adversity
- Computer skills
Certification
- Composite Science (Grades 07-12)- certified to teach biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics/astronomy
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR)
Accomplishments
SBISD Strong: 5 year of service award
AFCEA Stem Scholarship -May 2014
Godwin Community Park Volunteer Award -June 2014
Elizabeth P./ Harold R. Williams teachHouston Scholarship -May 2013
Dean’s List UH: Fall 2012
Recruiter of the Year award: May 2010
Practices and experience
- Continuously monitor and evaluate performance to make improvements or corrective action
- Uses various teaching strategies to meet the needs of learners at different developmental levels, LEP, SpED, 504 plans
- Selects the most advantageous instructional method to deliver new concepts
- Modifies assessments, labs and other assignments to meet the needs of different level learners
- Collaborates with teachers to plan, prepare and organize curriculum for each specific topic
- Incorporates technology into lessons allowing the students to enrich research and data collection skills
- Attends various training for Gifted and Talented, Disadvantaged Students, Assessment / Evaluation Training / TELPAS Writing / Evaluation
- Develop and implements alternative assessments for major grade transition through different learning styles
- Developed and implements portfolio grading system for IPC, chemistry and physics classes
- PLC training and implementation
- Collaborates with teacher assistant to enhance learning possibilities for special education children
- Collaborated with co-workers to develop a summer curriculum writing program for economically disadvantaged and targeted students to gain experience in learning skills and achieve confidence by accomplishing challenges
- Skilled / experience in writing reference letters for students
- Skilled interpersonal skills with parents and students
- Chaperoned science field trips and school dances
- Tutors students seeking additional guidance with course work
Timeline
Composite Science Teacher- Physics and Biology
Cy-Fair ISD: Langham High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
8th Grade Science Teacher
Discovery Middle School- Charter School
07.2020 - 06.2021
IPC and Chemistry
Northbrook High School
08.2015 - 05.2020
Spring Woods High School
01.2014
STAAR Tutor for HISD secondary level students
Apex Academy and A+ Learning Academy Tutoring services -HISD
09.2009 - 06.2012
Life Science (general) 8th Grade
Northbrook Middle School
2015 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston - Main
Education Minor - STEM (teachHOUSTON Program)
University of Houston- Main
Psychology Minor - Psychology
University of Houston- Main
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