Oma Quiroz
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record of creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments that foster student achievement. Skilled in utilizing a wide range of instructional techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in thorough comprehension of subject matter. Recognized for collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in dynamic educational environments, emphasizing the development of critical thinking and communication skills. Further recognized in skills in embedding and assisting other teachers with technology related to educations: Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Microsoft, Google Sites.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher: English I, Creative Writing, Oral Communication
Sylvan Hills Junior High Campus
01.2017 - Current
- Develop syllabus and overall course structure, collaborate on curriculum and exam development with my department, manage classroom discipline, and administer all grades.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Exceeded my Annual improvement goal of 15% improvement of reading scores to 23.8% increase in reading scores.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Worked as the Team lead for our academy assisting teachers in motivating non-intrinsic learners to reach goals.
Teacher: English I
Sylvan Hills High School
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Develop syllabus and overall course structure, collaborate on curriculum and exam development for 9th grade students, manage classroom discipline, and administer all grades.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
English Instructional Facilitator
Jacksonville High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Correlate testing data, pull students for remedial assistance based on data, plan mini lessons for enrichment period based on current data, push into classrooms, and work with teachers on test practice for students not testing proficient.
- Improved standardized test scores by 28%
Education
Curriculum and Development Certificate -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR01.2024
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR01.2017
BA - English
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR01.2012
Skills
- Proficient in managing classroom dynamics
- Student engagement
- Cultivating collaborative partnerships
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Standardized testing protocols
- Fluent in Spanish
- Performance assessments
- Data-driven instruction
- Blackboard software
- Canvas software
- Microsoft software
- WordPress
- NearPod
Accomplishments
- Lesson Implementation - Exceeded learning goals through the implementation of IXL and classroom lessons.
Affiliations
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Golden Key International
- Sigma Tau Delta
Publications
“THOMAS PAINE AND THE RHETORIC OF AMERICAN IDENTITY” 2017
Certification
Online Teaching and Learning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher: English I, Creative Writing, Oral Communication
Sylvan Hills Junior High Campus
01.2017 - Current
Teacher: English I
Sylvan Hills High School
01.2014 - 01.2017
English Instructional Facilitator
Jacksonville High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
BA - English
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Curriculum and Development Certificate -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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