Spanish Teacher
CurrentSpanish Teacher, Department Learning Leader, Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Sponsor of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, AVID Site Team Member, Professional Development Presenter-Design differentiated lessons that reflect best practices and align with state and national standards-Cultivate an engaging classroom environment by providing authentic and meaningful learning experiences with an emphasis on communicative tasks-Create formative assessments and utilize data to track growth of student learning objectives-Foster a positive classroom culture to ensure high achievement for all students-Integrate and manage educational technology in the classroom, including Canvas LMS-Experience with in person, hybrid and virtual instruction-Frequently attend and lead professional development programs and faculty conferences-Plan and lead monthly department meetings and weekly team meetings-Establish and maintain communication with community stakeholders, including parents and guardians -Collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches and directors to develop and revise district curriculum-Mentor, coach and advise student teachers, first-year teachers and new hires -Recipient of Friend of Children Award from Colleyville Heritage High School PTA (2020)-Recipient of Distinguished Teacher Award from GCISD Education Foundation (2017, 2019, 2021)