Dripping Springs, Texas, United States
Dedicated professional with 15+ years of teaching experience as a Certified Teacher, who possesses excellent communication skills and has proven to elevate students in a variety of learning stages while aiding in developing the student's minds and learning capabilities. Genuine team player with effective leadership abilities. Seeking a professional position, that allows me to utilize my education and experience to leverage leadership experience for team guidance, success, and overall excellence.
• Planned and executed lessons based on requirements and learning objectives established by the Texas Education Agency. • Delivered quality learning programs that support the curriculum standards of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). • Collaborated with a team of 5 to implement instructional goals, objectives, and assessments. • Ensured each student progressed appropriately and played an active role in enhancing individual growth and development. • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss the student's progress. • Provided teaching to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning; to approximately 165 students. • Created a database of audio, video, and other instructional materials for the Spanish department.
• Complied with state and federal laws for students with learning disabilities. • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and interests. • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress. • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet. • Provided instructional support for students with learning disabilities in grades 6-8 for all subjects.
• Identify problem areas and work with each student to attain satisfactory work within the school system. • Developed and implemented curriculum for 3 levels of Spanish. • Executed daily operations chosen for lesson plans. • Wrote, designed, and produced daily reports. • Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students. • Managed several budgets at the time: classroom, a student organization, and academic competition.
• Organized activities for students to improve writing skills needed for a high school diploma or GED. • Created English Language Arts curriculum for students in grades 9-12. • Preparation and arranging various resources for lesson plans adhering to the policies of the Texas Youth Commission. • Involved in Cross-curricular lesson planning, and activity planning. • Developed professional relations skills through interactions with multiple state agencies. • Managed confidential records for 120 students. • Differentiated instruction and tiered assignments for different student levels. • Member of faculty that received Governor's Excellence Award in 2006 for improving student achievement.