Assistant Teacher
Resume:
Curriculum Vita
Luisa Gabriela Frias
Sachse, Texas 75048
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PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Assessment Development and Resulting Testing Biases
Diverse Learners (Emphasis on English Language Learners/ Bilingual Students)
Hispanic Studies (Cultural Immersion)
Integrating Technology in Classroom Settings
EDUCATION
2005-present Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas, USA
Currently Pursuing Doctorate in Curriculum, Supervision, and
Instruction (ABD)
21st Century Leadership 180 Principal Preparation Program,
2007
May 2007 Graduate Dallas, Texas, USA
2004-2005 Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas, USA
Masters in Elementary Education with Specialization in Bilingual
Education, August 2005
1998–2002 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business/
Concentration in Customer Consumer Insight, May 2002
2000.2001 Fundação Getulio Vargas, Escola de Administração de Empresas
de São Paulo São Paulo, SP, Brazil
CERTIFICATIONS
Principal
Grades (EC-12)
Classroom Teacher
Bilingual Generalist-Spanish Grades (EC-4)
Generalist Grades (EC-4)
Instructional Leadership Development
Texas Oral Proficiency Holistic Rating
EXPERIENCE
June 2010-August 2012 Remote Location
Online Professor/Internship Supervisor for American College of Education
• Responsible for the implementation of all coursework curriculum, objectives and
execution of completion for multiple courses including, but not limited to:
501 Foundations of Bilingual ESL
504 Cross-Culture Studies
505 Internship in Bilingual Education
506 Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education
• Supervising students and mentors in an internship capacity
• Collegial research for improved curriculum
June 2010-December 2011 Commerce, TX
University of Texas A&M-Commerce Graduate Assistant/Editor
• Line Editor for the College of Reading Association Yearbook under Susan Szabo
• Researched and created literature reviews for further article development
• Responsible for administrative duties for Professor Szabo while pursuing doctoral
candidacy
August 2005-2008 Sewell Elementary Sachse, TX
Third-Grade Bilingual Teacher/ Administration Intern (2007)
• Completed 180 hours of “internship” hours under the TExES Principalship
Domain and Competency correlations per requirement of the 21st Century
Leadership 180 Principal Preparation Program
• Incorporated the latest research-based teaching techniques to prepare students to
excel within an academic environment
• Coordinated and was responsible for all Third Grade Math/Reading Intervention
• Achieved 96% passing rate in TAKS Reading (after summer school) and 86%
passing rate in TAKS Math with 21 “at-risk” students (2005) in a self-contained
setting
August 2003-2005 Montclair Elementary Garland, TX
Fourth-Grade Bilingual Teacher
• Used instructional “Best Practices” to promote accelerated instruction with
bilingual students
• Achieved 100% passing rate for TAKS Reading, TAKS Writing, and TAKS Math
with 22 “at-risk” students first year teaching (2003) in a self-contained setting
• Achieved 100% passing rate in TAKS writing, 80% in Reading, and 90% in Math
with 21 “at risk” students second year teaching (2004) in a self-contained setting
January 2001-May 2002 Study Abroad Office Austin, TX
Study Abroad Student Advisor
• Counseled and advised students on pre-departure specifications
• Implemented strategic marketing tactics for the Study Abroad Office
• Scouted potential participants through recruitment presentations
Spring 2001 FGV, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo
Language/Translation Liaison São Paulo, Brazil
• Conducted compilation of research on perpetual and relevant business issues
• Authored book entitled: Survival Guide para Vocês
• Introduced practical learning techniques for incoming exchange students
Summer of 2000-2001 Center for International Business Education and Research,
University of Texas at Austin
Student Assistant Austin, TX
• Maintained clerical administrative paperwork collecting and analyzing data
• Influenced strategic and operational planning regarding coordinated events for
exchange students
• Facilitated on-going recruitment implementation of BBA Exchange Programs
1999–2000 Mad Science Austin, TX
Elementary School Teacher/Instructor
• Taught animated science courses to a class of 20 students
• Encouraged participation with hands-on projects
• Instilled classroom discipline
1998-1999 Melody’s Melodies Austin, TX
Substitute Teacher
• Provided various establishments with on-call demand for childcare
• Coordinated various playtime activities
• Solely responsible for supervision of 15 children
1997-1998 West TeleServices El Paso, TX
Specialized Marketing Representative
• Marketed services and products to 100 commercial customers
• Responsible for maintaining company-clientele interactions daily
• Exceeded company achievement quotas
STAFF DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Frias, L. (2011) Creator of Mommy Preschool. Created, developed and maintained a
community preschool co-op for the summer of 2011 under the provisions of the
MOMS Club of Murphy/Sachse chapter .
Frias, L. (February, 2009) Digital Divided We Fall Proposal accepted to present research
findings at National Association for Bilingual Education Annual Conference in
Austin, TX.
Bill Martin Jr. Symposium Proposal/Presenter (representing Garland Independent School
District)
Parent University Coordinator (Montclair Elementary/2004)
Campus Home-to-School Connection Intervention Liaison (Sewell Elementary/2007)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Reading Association
Alpha Delta Kappa
National Association for Bilingual Education
Effective Network for the Advancement of Bilingual Education
University of Texas Management Association (1999)
Hispanic Business Student Association (1998-2002)
National Hispanic Business Student Association (1998-2002)
HerMANA (1998-2002)
Hispanic Affairs Agency (1998-2002)
Business Students Abroad (2000-2002)
COMMITTEE WORK
Hillside PTA Member/ Hospitality Chair/Grade Level Coordinator (2012-present)
MOMS Club of Murphy/Sachse (2008-present) Vice President (Administration,
Community Service)
PAMOM (2008-present) Helping Hands, Toddler Forum Coordinator
Texas Education Agency's Assessment Development Committee (May 2007)
Campus Improvement Team (2006-2007)
National Association for Bilingual Education
Effective Network for the Advancement of Bilingual Education
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (2007-2008)
4th Grade Cultural Dance Coordinator (2007)
Business Students Abroad Secretary/Treasurer (2001-2002)
College 101 Coordinator (2000)
HBSA Big Sister (1999)
Recruitment for UT (1999)
PUBLICATIONS
Muñoz, L.G. (2001). Survival Guide Para Vocês. São Paulo,SP: Fundação
Getulio Vargas, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São
Paulo.
GRANTS
StarTex Community Champions for Hillside Academy (2013) $500
Donorschoose.org Grant (2007), $600
Montclair Library Grant (2003), $500
United Educators Association Texas Teacher Tip Winner
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
PAMOM -TMOM Region $1000
Teach for Texas Award $5000
SHARE Award of Distinction
O.V. Bennett Jr. Scholarship, $2000
International Educational Fee Scholarship, $500
Cargill Fellowship, $4000
Professional References for Luisa Gabriela Frias
Susan Craig-Principal
Sewell Elementary
4400 Hudson Drive
Sachse, TX 75048-4630
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Susanne Hill-Principal
Couch Elementary
4349 Waterhouse Boulevard
Garland, TX 75043-2061
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