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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Design, develop, and deliver 10th/11th grade English curriculum to over 125 students at Southside High School, a Title I school. Manage additional responsibilities as Grade Level Lead by developing TEKS-based assessments and teaching strategies to aid academic progress and development of 300 11th grade students and 4 teachers. Aided re-testers in passing state exam by leading fellow 11th grade teachers in disaggregating student testing data, identifying opportunities for intervention, and devising plans to maximize teaching resources.Promoted student confidence and celebrated learning by conceiving and executing Annual Literacy Extravaganza, a day-long event showcasing literacy accomplishments attended by students, parents, and faculty. Optimized Unit Tests for English III students by evaluating TEKS and STAAR test data and strategically designing instructional content to meet objectives. Promote effective teaching practices and strategies by leading 4 teachers in weekly Professional Learning Community meetings.Strengthened instructional delivery and effectiveness of new teacher while easing transition by serving as mentor. Co-wrote winning grant proposal for the American Dream Project: Transforming the Teachable Moment into a Wearable One, receiving $2,700 grant from Southside ISD Education Foundation.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Crafted and delivered English curriculum to students at the 7th-12th grade levels and coordinated testing across campus for up to 40 students within alternative school for students with extreme behavioral issues.Coordinated and structured STAAR and district benchmark testing processes for grades 3–12, training staff on proper administration and ensuring compliance with requirements dictated by the state of Texas. Drove consistency in instructional delivery by training staff of 10, including teachers, support staff, and substitute teachers, on standard testing and teaching procedures. Promoted technology as an instructional tool by developing and delivering teacher training on educational apps for iPad and websites, providing students opportunities to engage in independent learning and activities.Aided effective instructional delivery by coaching teachers in implementing classroom behavior strategies regarding self-awareness, self-isolation, behavior redirection, and rapport-building. Fostered awareness of school rules, procedures, and consequences among students, staff, and parents by assessing, refining, and disseminating D.A.E.P.’s student handbook. Ensured student safety, maximized staff coverage, and reduced testing irregularities by designing campus scheduling structures.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Led 9th grade English instruction for over 150 students while assisting fellow teachers in designing and developing effective teaching strategies and facilitating cross-curricular instructional collaboration.Achieved 83% pass rate across all students on STAAR EOC exam (28% higher than district average) by adequately preparing students through delivery of comprehensive course content. Selected to lead Learning Strategy Round Table meetings focused on formulating and executing plans to enhance cross-curricular teaching; mentored 7 teachers across 4 subject areas on best practices.

Shape, Belgium

Provided English Language Arts & Reading instruction to 50 students hailing from over 7 different countries at American school located on international military base.Achieved Level C or above reading proficiency by year end across both non-native and native English-speakers by implementing pre-tests to assess specific skills and devising curriculum to target and improve deficiencies. Initiated college preparation lessons by customizing curriculum to leverage online discussion boards.Improved student mastery of learning objectives by aggressively analyzing district and grade level summative data to identify remediation areas and developing daily activities and homework assignments to close gaps.

Gulfport, Ms

Gulfport, Ms

Westland, Mi

Master Of Arts - Ma, Curriculum & Instruction

Master Of Education - Med, Elementary Education & Language Arts

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication