Blanca Alvarez

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Qualifications
*Principal Certification * Proficient in Spanish
*EC-6 Generalist Certification * 8 years experience in education
*Bilingual Certification * Strong interpersonal skills

Professional Experience
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Sheldon ISD- Carroll Elementary (2014- Present)
Ensure student success by providing differentiated content curriculum for all students including English Language
Learners, Gifted & Talented students, and Special Education students.
Collaborate with grade-level teachers and instructional coaches to plan rigorous lessons for all students.
Plan and implement age appropriate learning activities to promote students mastery of state standards.

LPAC Paraprofessional
Sheldon ISD- Garrett Elementary (2012- 2014)
Facilitated LPAC meetings throughout the school year.
Trained parents to serve as volunteers of the LPAC.
Collaborated with school staff and parents to document, organize, and file the appropriate student forms.

Bilingual Paraprofessional for PPCD

Deer Park ISD- Early Childhood Center (2011-2012)
Assisted teacher in the planning of learning activities for Pre-K and Special Education students.
Selected and prepared appropriate materials to complement lessons.
Monitored students with various disabilities and guided students to achieve successful integration with Pre-K
students.

Education

Masters in Educational Leadership for Linguistically Diverse Learners

University of St. Thomas (2014- Present)
Projected graduation date Dec. 2017
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston- Downtown (2012- 2014)
Minor in Psychology
Associate of Arts in Teaching
San Jacinto College - North Campus (2008 -2011)

Committee Memberships

Site Based Decision Making Committee (2016-2018)

School of Choice Committee (2016-2018)

Career Day Committee (2016-2017)

Community Relations Committee (2015-2016)

Honors

Educator of the Month (Dec. 2016)

Rookie of the Year Nominee (2015-2016)

References

Available Upon Request