Diana Pelaez
Certified Teaching Faculty at Northwest Vista College- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Peer Reviewer Course
QM Quality MattersFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Online Teaching Certification Program Graduate
Alamo Colleges DistrictNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Adjunct Faculty Certification Program Graduate
Alamo Colleges DistrictJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified School Counselor (grades K-12)
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Certified Teacher (grades 6-12)
Texas Education Agency
Experience
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Northwest Vista College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Certified Teaching Faculty
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Oct 2018 - Present
--Teach and guide college students in First Year Experience (FYE) course which teach students to identify their own strengths and skills needed to be successful in higher education so as to maximize their college and career success; --Develop curriculum and design and deliver online course; --Provide feedback to instructors during teaching observations; --Faculty mentor for students; --Quality Matters Peer Reviewer since March 2021. --Teach and guide college students in First Year Experience (FYE) course which teach students to identify their own strengths and skills needed to be successful in higher education so as to maximize their college and career success; --Develop curriculum and design and deliver online course; --Provide feedback to instructors during teaching observations; --Faculty mentor for students; --Quality Matters Peer Reviewer since March 2021.
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Stevens High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional School Counselor
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
--Counseled students individually and in groups to assist their social, personal, educational, and career development; --Responded to students’ personal and emotional situations and work with parents to help students in crisis; --Taught guidance lessons and facilitate small group counseling sessions in both English and Spanish to high school students based on the school’s needs assessment; --Consulted with teachers, parents, and school administrators to assist students’ healthy development and education advisement; --Guided students in education and career planning; --Coordinated resources for students’ development. Show less
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Larkspur Elementary School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Specialist/Community Liaison
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May 2014 - Jul 2016
--Awarded the PTA Lifetime Achievement Award for my community impact as Family Specialist; --Increased parental involvement and PTA activities for both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking parents in the school community; --Initiated and developed school-wide recognition program for students; --Maintained positive relationships with both school parents and adults who contributed to the school, including area businesses, churches, and mentors; --Worked with families in crisis to provide counseling, assistance, and referrals to community agencies; --Invited and coordinated programs at school, such as Junior Achievement and San Antonio Youth Literacy; --Promoted school programs through community newsletters and online stories through the district’s web page; --Taught classes to adults in the school community in various subjects including parenting, safety, health, culture, civics, academics, and English as a second language; --Recruited volunteers and requested donations from community partners such as businesses and churches; --Served on the Lighthouse Committee team; --Wrote and managed grants on behalf of students and the school; --Recruited and coordinated volunteers; --Organized and promoted special events such as parent field trips, speakers, PTA meetings, school festivals, special assemblies; --Maintained detailed and confidential records of services delivered; --Represented district and campus as guest speaker at area churches, Head Start, and civic meetings such as the Rotary Club. Show less
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Barbara Bush Middle School
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counseling Intern
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Sep 2012 - May 2014
Completed 700+ counseling hours to earn Master of Arts in Counseling at UTSA; counseling experiences included: --Counseling students individually and in groups in both English and Spanish; --Teaching guidance lessons; --Consulting with teachers, students, and parents; --Creating a comprehensive program easing the transition of new students. Completed 700+ counseling hours to earn Master of Arts in Counseling at UTSA; counseling experiences included: --Counseling students individually and in groups in both English and Spanish; --Teaching guidance lessons; --Consulting with teachers, students, and parents; --Creating a comprehensive program easing the transition of new students.
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Northeast Independent School District
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San Antonio, TX
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Middle School Teacher
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Aug 2000 - May 2014
English Language Arts Teacher, Bush Middle School, Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, 2005-2006 and 2009-2014 --Taught 7th and 8th grade students English Language Arts in Gifted and Talented, Pre-AP, Special Education, and English Language Learning classrooms Special Education Teacher, Jackson Middle School, Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, 2000-2003 --Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in various special education settings which included Content Master Center (CMC), Co-Teach, and Resource teacher. Teacher Intern, Mark Twain Middle School, San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, 1999-2000 --Taught 6th grade English Language Arts Held various leadership roles including: --Faculty Representative for Superintendent’s Teacher Forum at NEISD, --Sponsor of National Junior Honor Society at Bush Middle School, --Sponsor of Junior Optimist Club at Jackson Middle School, --8th grade Team Leader at Bush Middle School. Show less
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KnowledgeWorks Foundation
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Cincinnati, OH
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Program Officer
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Feb 2003 - May 2005
Managed the development of Early College High Schools as new partnerships formed between high schools and colleges or universities throughout Ohio. Managed the development of Early College High Schools as new partnerships formed between high schools and colleges or universities throughout Ohio.
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Education
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Master of Arts - MA, Counseling -
Trinity University
Master of Arts - MA, Special Education and Teaching -
Trinity University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English & Communications
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