Elementary Education Assistant Professor

Wanda Aponte

Assistant Professor & Lecturer, Elementary Education

314-***-**** Houston, TX 77095 ********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/wanda-aponte

Professional Profile

Dedicated and skilled Elementary Educator offering 15+ years of teaching experience across private, public, and charter schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, primed to share top elementary education expertise, best practices, and standards in an Assistant Professor and Lecturer role within a prestigious university. Recent Ed.D graduate and former student-teacher mentor capable of coaching and teaching in English and Spanish. Willing to travel and relocate.

Technical Skills: Google Classroom, Zoom, Flip Classroom, Kahoot, Khan Academy, Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Learning Management Software (LMS), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

Education

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D), Leadership & Curriculum Evangel University, Springfield, MO 2024

Dissertation: “A Qualitative Exploratory Study Investigating Hispanic Women’s Perspectives on the Perceived Barriers to Positions Within Educational Leadership.” ProQuest, LLC (2024)

Key classes: Differentiating Curriculum & Instruction, Advanced Curriculum & Design, Cultural Competence, Advanced Instructional Design, Evidence-Based Instruction & Learning

MASTERS DEGREE, Elementary Education Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO 2019

Emphasis in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

BACHELORS DEGREE, English Elementary Education Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, PR 2006

Elementary Education Certification, Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

English for Elementary Education Certification, Puerto Rico Department of Education

Core Subjects with STR Grades (EC-6), Texas Education Agency

Career History

TEACHER & EDUCATOR Cypress Fairbanks, ISD 2022 to Present

Optimized learning outcomes while completing a doctorate degree. Significantly enhanced classroom engagement and behavior in 98% of students by introducing an incentive system.

Evidence-Based Practices

Student Learning

Classroom Management

Student Engagement

Lesson Planning

Teaching Innovation

Socio-Emotional Progress

Elementary Education

Aide 108 grade 4 students in realizing their full potential and achieving intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth through effective lesson planning across all academic subjects. Present curriculum and lessons and optimize engagement by identifying issues and introducing solutions that bridge learning gaps. Complete student assessments, grade and return assignments, and coach students through challenging subjects. Team with special education teachers to adjust curricula according to IEPs and with other staff to pinpoint instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Communicate and partner with families to collaborate on student goals.

TEACHER & EDUCATOR Central Christian School 2021 to 2022

Met and surpassed Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education’s testing grade achievement standards. Coordinated spelling bees, book fairs, and field trips to enrich student learning experiences.

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Diverse Cultures

Inclusive Curriculum

Professional Development

Behavior Analysis

Process Improvement

Developed curriculum, effectively managed classroom, and planned lessons to present to diverse group of 20 grade 4 students. Evaluated student performance metrics and social and emotional growth to uncover areas of improvement and ideate and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Leveraged behavioral analysis to create differentiated instruction. Actively participated in staff meetings and professional development, and partnered with teachers to elevate student learning experiences. Teamed with school leadership to roll out process improvements and worked with families to support student advancement.

TEACHER & STUDENT TEACHER MENTOR North Side Community School 2019 to 2021

Served as coach, mentor, and trainer to elementary student teachers, arming them with deep knowledge of pedagogical best practices and optimizing learning retention through real-world practical application.

Teacher Education

Teacher Mentorship

Future Educators

Learner Engagement

Elementary Pedagogy

Digital Classroom

Remote Learning

Virtual Engagement

Designed and delivered engaging lessons for 96 grade 5 and 6 students in alignment with established school-wide standards until school closure due to COVID. Swiftly learned to navigate digital platforms and virtual teaching tools on an expedited timeline to continue presenting lessons across Reading, Language Arts, and Science, effectively maintaining up to 95% student participation and attendance throughout the semester. Leveraged individualized methods in alignment with school practices to engage students.

TEACHER & EDUCATOR St. Louis Language Immersion School 2015 to 2019

Held membership on Local School Council (LSC): served as teacher representative and advocate liaising between teachers and School Superintendent to fulfill teacher needs, impact wellbeing, and elevate satisfaction. Earned high performance ratings for quality and creativity in classroom teaching, lesson plan creation, and instructional materials used across diverse subjects.

Early Literacy

Cultural Learning

Bilingual Teaching

Curriculum Development

Cultural Curriculum

Compliance & Governance

Fundraising

Event Planning

Innovated lesson plans tailored to consistently meet evolving educational needs of 75 grade 1 and 3 students while easily pivoting between English and Spanish settings. Teamed with school leadership and other teachers to develop and map curriculum compliant with educational standards and regulations. Coordinated book fairs to promote literacy and provide access to a wide range of age-appropriate literature among students from low-income homes, engaging families while building school financial support.

TEACHER & EDUCATOR American Military Academy 2007 to 2015

Created and integrated a summer tutoring program as part of the school’s summer camp; cultivated skills of 12 students in English Language Arts and Math while avoiding summer learning loss.

Differentiated Instruction

Large & Small Groups

Academic Programming

Tutoring

Behavior Management

Emotional Learning

Program Management

Positive Environment

Produced and delivered lesson plans across Math, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, and Science completely in English. Structured whole group, small group, and individual instruction to accommodate varying academic levels and capabilities. Fostered learning environment using positive discipline techniques and encouraging student accountability, self-control, and problem-solving skills.

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