Experience

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  COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCH.DIST

  • Mecca, California

  • Principal, Saul Martinez Elementary at Coachella Valley Unified School District

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Mecca, California

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  Coachella Valley Unified School District

  • English Learner Services Coordinator

    • Nov 2018 - Present

  • Teacher on Special Assignment K-12 Technology Based Intervention

    • Jan 2015 - Nov 2018

    *Provided technical support and staff development for the successful implementation of Read 180 and System 44 in K-12 classrooms districtwide.*Provided assistance with access to technology based assessments and intervention programs, including resolution of password and log in issues.*Participated in the overall function of the iPad Mobile Learning Initiative.*Facilitated school-based, high-quality professional development sessions.*Provided model lessons, peer observation, and one-on-one coaching that focus on technology integration in the classroom.*Identified teaching and learning growth areas through needs-assessments and surveys

  • Read 180/System 44 Intervention Teacher

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

    *Utilized curriculum, common core standards, technology and research based strategies to instruct struggling, ELL, and special needs students in a Read 180/System 44 classroom setting.Facilitated the screening and placement of 4th-6th grade students in the READ 180/System 44 program*Administered progress monitoring/formative/summative assessments (DIBELS, SRI, SPI, rskills), analyze results through the use of the SAM (READ 180) database, and adjust instruction as necessary in READ 180 classroom.*Proficient in the effective integration of the iPad in a Read 180/System 44 instructional environment.*Cultivate and maintain positive communication with parents.*Site Lead Teacher for the READ 180/System 44 intervention program.

  • Fourth Grade Teacher

    • Aug 2009 - Aug 2014

    *Utilized curriculum, standards, and research based strategies to instruct struggling, ELL, gifted, and special needs students in a multiple subject classroom setting.*Facilitated the screening and placement of 4th-6th grade students in the READ 180/System 44 program*Administered progress monitoring/formative/summative assessments, analyze results through the use of the EADMS and SAM (READ 180) database, and adjust instruction as necessary in a 4th grade READ 180 classroom.*Cultivated and maintained positive communication with parents.*Maintained ABI grading system for Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies*Site Lead Teacher for the READ 180/System 44 intervention program.*Member of the School Leadership Team*Fourth Grade Lead Teacher, facilitating weekly grade level PLC meetings

  • English Language Development Coach

    • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

    *Mentored and coached K-6 Teachers in the implementation of district adopted English Learner (EL) curriculum and strategies.*Designed and presented staff development focused on English Language Learners (ELLs)*Facilitated the placement of students K-6 for English Language Development.*Prepared and analyzed EL data for school-wide data team meetings.*Member of the School Leadership Team.*Member of the Student Success Team—providing intervention strategies for at-risk students.

  • Reading First Coach

    • Aug 2004 - Aug 2008

    *Mentored and coached K-6 Teachers in the implementation of district adopted English Language Arts curriculum and strategies.*Designed and presented staff development focused on scientifically based reading research, state standards, and state adopted curriculum.*Facilitated the placement of students K-6 for Language Arts block and intervention classrooms.*Prepared and analyzed CST, CELDT, and progress monitoring data for school-wide data team meetings.

  • Kindergarten Teacher

    • Aug 1998 - Aug 2004

    *Lead teacher for grade level.*Administered progress monitoring/summative assessments, analyzed results, and adjusted instruction as necessary in the classroom.*Differentiated curriculum to meet needs of struggling, ELL, gifted, and special needs students.*Cultivated and maintained positive communication with parents.*Coordinated Kindergarten promotion ceremony and incoming Kindergarten transition events.