DIANA ESPERANSA RIOS

6111 Glenmont DR. Apt. 26 ◈ Houston, TX 77081

(832) 846-6140 ◈ dianarios311@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Caring, enthusiastic educator with the career goal of becoming a Math teacher who motivates students to
enjoy and comprehend math. Committed to building relationships and communication between educators,
parents, and students to work together on aiding students’ education. Open-minded to building personal
skills and growing as an educator.
SKILLS SUMMARY
● Knowledgeable and eager to further my ● Incorporate practices that will help
skills in math. students in math.
● Cooperative and communicative about ● Bilingual in Spanish and English.
my understanding to others. ● Ability to adapt to new resources or
● Active listener. technology.
CERTIFICATION
Texas State Residency Certificate, Expected May 2020
Endorsement: 4 - 8 Math
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Learning, Mathematics 4 - 8, University of Houston, Houston, TX,
Expected May 2020
HONORS
Dean’s List - Good Academic Standing, Fall 2017, 2018 & 2019 and Spring 2018 & 2019
RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Tanglewood Middle School, Houston, TX, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
● Developed lessons and instructed seventh grade students, based on Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS), grade level expectations, and helpful resources.
● Implemented classroom management strategies, such as Kagan strategies, to create a positive
learning environment.
● Incorporated engaging activities, such as Kahoot, to engage students in lessons.
● Produced valuable assessments to analyze students’ understanding and adjust lessons.
● Observed and adapted helpful teaching strategies to implement in lessons.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher Assistant, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Houston - West University, Houston, TX,
October 2016 - Present
● Assisted children between ages 3 to 11 on building their skills in math and reading through
worksheets at their level and providing strategies.
● Monitored children’s learning progress by observing their concentration level, handwriting, and
checking their work or placement tests.
● Communicated children’s progress and helpful practices to parents for students to build their
skills.