Objective
To obtain a teaching position in an international school where I am able to utilize my expertise and experience in English and Dyslexia, as well as, other learning disorders.
Certification and Training
· EC – 12 Special Education
· Grades 4 – 8 English Language Arts and Reading
· Grades 8 – 12 English
· Multi-sensory Teaching Approach Dyslexia Teacher Training, For The Kids Educational Services, Dallas Texas, U.S.A.
· Dyslexia Training Program, Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia, Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas Texas, U.S.A.
Assessment Qualifications
- Gray Oral Reading, Test 4th Edition (GORT-4)
- Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP)
- Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, Third Edition (WJ-III ACH)
- Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability, Third Edition (WJ-III COG)
- Diagnostic Supplement to the Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-III DS)
- Slosson Oral Reading Test-Revised (SORT-R3)
- Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition (KBIT-2)
Education
B.A. English
Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, U.S.A.
Minors: Art and Women’s Studies
Employment
Colegio Granadino, Manizales, Colombia
11th and 12th grade English, August 2008 to present
· Construct and instruct curriculum in accordance to the standards and benchmarks based framework.
· Implement and assist in construction of IEPs for identified students.
· Utilize knowledge of ESL and create an environment of learning for students of varying abilities and levels of English.
· Maintain regular open-door hours each cycle for additional instruction.
Lytle Independent School District, Lytle Texas, U.S.A.
Dyslexia Designee and Interventionist, 2003 – 2008
· Create an Orton-Gillingham based dyslexia reading intervention program.
· Instructed pullout program for all identified dyslexic students in the district. Consult teachers on inclusive differentiated classroom instruction.
· Professional development in dyslexia for teachers in district.
· Assess students for characteristics of dyslexia.
2nd Grade At-Risk Reading Interventionist, Summer Program 2005
4th Grade At-Risk Reading Interventionist, Summer Program 2004
· Design and implement a reading program for at-risk students to insure success in reading and prepare them to enter the next grade level.
· Observed and reported possible signs of learning disabilities for those not yet identified.
6th Grade At-Risk Interventionist for Reading, Math and Social Studies, Lytle After-School Program 2004 – 2008
· Instructed and created an intervention program for students at risk of failing the year.
· Used differentiated learning strategies to support learning in the regular classroom.
· Observed and reported possible signs of learning disabilities for those not yet identified.
University Interscholastic League Academic Coach, Lytle UIL Program 2004 – 2008
· Coached a variety of academic competitive teams in language and art based skills such as Oral Interpretation, Creative Writing, and All-media Art.
Oregon Student’s Association, Portland Oregon, U.S.A.
Campus Organizer at University of Oregon, 2000 – 2001
· Taught a course on direct-action student organizing.
· Organized student groups and student government at University of Oregon and advised them in their campaigns.
· Collaborated with other OSA staffers in organizing current statewide campaigns.
Extra Curricular
· Granadino Book Club, creator and organizer
· Fusion Student Newspaper, advisor,
· English Table, creator and conversation leader
· English Super Fun Hour, creator and skills instructor
· SAT Practice Group, coach
Committee Responsibilities
Principal’s Advisory Committee
Colegio Granadino, Secondary Campus, 2009 – 2010
Elementary School Based Decision Making Committee
Lytle ISD, 2006 – 2008
Elementary Technology Committee
Lytle ISD 2007 – 2008
Elementary Climate Committee
Lytle ISD 2006 – 2007
Other Employment
Standard Insurance, Portland Oregon, U.S.A.
Reinsurance Administrator, 2001 – 2003
Pitchin’ Woo Designs, San Antonio Texas, U.S.A.
Owner and Apparel Designer, 2003 – 2005
