Sabrina Leija
Educator, 11th & 12th grade Social Studies at Belton ISD- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teacher, Classroom: 7-12 Social Studies
Texas Education AgencyMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Teacher, Classroom: Core Subjects 4-8
Texas Education AgencyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Belton ISD
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Educator, 11th & 12th grade Social Studies
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Jul 2022 - Present
Created and delivered presentations on Government, Economics, & US History that improved engagement. Managed multiple projects, scrum style, during daily meetings with clientele groups of 15-32; virtually and in-person. Conducted needs analysis by obtaining and tracking data to provide stakeholders insight into learner progress. Created clear learning objectives and assessment goals using a strategic backwards-planning approach to develop outcomes-based learning experiences. Created organizational methods for training program materials, reference guides, and resources. Successfully implemented an on-campus youth voter registration drive, providing over 120 students with resources including voter registration forms for two consecutive years. Show less
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Educator, 8th Grade Social Studies
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Grade Level Team Lead, August 2020-June 2022:Lead biweekly team meetings centering on pedagogy, collaboration, and professional responsibilities. Provided in-person and virtual professional development training. Collaborated with team members to meet deadline driven goals for training participants. Provided onboarding and mentoring to new teachers including weekly progress monitoring check-ins.Collaborated with teaching and cross communal partners to develop curriculum and plan innovative, engaging lessons on US History, Government, and Civics with a strong focus on state standards, leading to an increased pass rate from 52% to 77% over a four year period. Used ADDIE instructional design model and Bloom’s taxonomy to promote higher-order thinking. Developed innovative virtual and blended lessons using various learning management systems and content development tools. Show less
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Travis Science Academy Middle School
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Temple, Texas, United States
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Student Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Collaborated with mentor teacher to plan and prepare History lessons, learning activities, and testing modules. Implemented Social Studies lessons based on the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. Monitored student progress and adapted instructional methods to meet diverse student needs. Collaborated with mentor teacher to plan and prepare History lessons, learning activities, and testing modules. Implemented Social Studies lessons based on the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. Monitored student progress and adapted instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
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Floris United Methodist Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camp Hutchinson Curriculum & Volunteer Development Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Coordinated, trained, and supported teacher volunteers in curriculum development and implementing lessons. Planned lessons using state standards in reading and math for 1st-3rd graders at risk for academic regression. Developed and implemented a four-week SEL curriculum to teach sharing, empathy, and tolerance. Coordinated, trained, and supported teacher volunteers in curriculum development and implementing lessons. Planned lessons using state standards in reading and math for 1st-3rd graders at risk for academic regression. Developed and implemented a four-week SEL curriculum to teach sharing, empathy, and tolerance.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Sul Ross State University
Master of Arts - MA, Political Science -
2013 - 2016
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education
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