Lilia Cortez
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exceptionally energetic and
enthusiastic teacher...projects a
charisma that captures the
imagination of
students...demonstrated excellent
classroom management skill
Former Administrator
Professional Profile
Eager to bring elementary students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience coupled with ten years’ business background in banking and management.
• Hold Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with Alternative Certification to teach EC-4 with Bilingual Endorsement.
• Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software.
• Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing and lifelong love of knowledge in children. Education, Honors, and Certifications
Bachelors in Business Administration with specialization in Management
TAMIU, Laredo, TX 78041
Alternative Teacher Certification through A-Step, Laredo, TX 78041 Key Qualifications
Certified in Elementary (K-4) Education and Business Education Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities. Utilize Heath automated math management system.
Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval. Experienced Computer Educator
Designed and conducted various faculty and student workshops for training in word processing and spreadsheet software. Instructed corporate personnel in use of word processing, desktop publishing, and drafting programs for conversion from manual typesetting and drafting to computer assisted methods.
Computer Skills
• Software Microsoft Windows® and Microsoft Word, Canvas, Google Docs, Email, Skyward, Dmac, and more
• Working knowledge of the Internet and research
Employment
Professional Development in Education
• Teacher, K and 3rd, United Independent School District, August 2019 to present
• Teacher, K – 3rd, Laredo Independent School District, August 2005 to July 2019
• Banking Experience in various capacities and various banks June 1993-July 2003, loan officer, teller supervisor, teller trainer, administrative assistant, etc.
Computer Related Training Positions
• Teller Trainer and Supervisor
• Reading Academy Certified
• Math Academy Certified
• Gifted and Talented Certified
• Bilingual Certified
• Over 2000 hours of staff Development
Professional Affiliations
Texas State Teachers Association