Claudia Escobar

Experience

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  Southside Primary School – Cleveland, TX

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Bilingual Elementary Teacher

  Developed first grade bilingual curriculum programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of bilingual students.• Assessed student performance via anecdotal records, student-teacher conferences, peer evaluation, checklists, studentportfolios.

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  Southside Primary School – Cleveland, TX

  Aug 2007 - May 2012

  Bilingual Elementary Teacher

  Taught Kindergarten dual language model two-way immersion curriculum.• Developed programs to meet the academic intellectual and social needs of Spanish speakers.• Emphasized quality of educational opportunity for both English and non-English-speaking children through validation anddevelopment of both languages while instilling mutual respect for both language learners.

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  Private School “Reggio Emlilia” Manta – Manta, Ecuador

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  English Teacher

  Instructed English as a Second Language (ESL) program for Pre-K to third grade.

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  Young Learners School – Houston, TX

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Elementary School Teacher

  Designed, developed, and implemented HISD curriculum for Pre-K to Kindergarten.• Delivered innovative math instruction using data collection, interpretation, and differentiation to meet student math needs.

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  RandM Projects, LLC – Houston, TX

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Owner

  Small family business dedicated to distributing Colombian Coffee 100% Arabic from the Colombian Mountains. Worked directlywith coffee growers (direct trade coffee) ensuring that the coffee brought to customers was the best. Traveled frequently tofarms to monitor progress and prioritize good working conditions and good planting techniques.

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  Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School System (CFISD), Harmony Public Schools – Houston, TX

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Degreed Substitute Teacher

  Managed and taught class of 25-30 students, from preschool through 12th grade, in all subject areas.• Guided students through planned activities, evaluated progress, and tended to physical needs.• Maintained effective classroom management strategies and delivered daily report on class events to permanent teacher.

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  Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School System (CFISD), Anthony Middle School – Cypress, TX

  Jul 2019 - May 2020

  Spanish Teacher

  Created and taught Spanish 2 lesson plans and activities, assignments, and assessments for students using CFISD curriculum.• Evaluated student progress and provided feedback and updates to students, parents, and relevant staff.• Acted as Spanish translator for school in various capacities.• Developed professional classroom management standards and best practices.

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  Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School System (CFISD), Rowe Middle School – Cypress, TX

  May 2020 - Jun 2022

  Spanish Teacher

  CFISD – Cypress, TX• Implemented District instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area and grade level designated.• Designed, developed, and taught LOTE Spanish curriculum.• Oversaw integration of educational technology like Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Schoology, and Zoom.• Developed innovative teaching tools to successfully transition into hybrid in-person and virtual classroom settings.• Acted as Spanish translator for school.• Facilitated mediation between conflicting students and managed strong relationships with parents. Show less

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  High School, Saint Johns District

  Nov 2022 - now

  Spanish Teacher

  • Teaches Spanish language, literature, and culture to in-person and virtual students simultaneously.• Develops creative, thematic lessons with differentiated learning activities.• Manages research, implementation, training, and use of classroom technology like Schoology and Google Classroom.• Analyzes data to review efficacy of current curriculum and adjust content and delivery as needed.• Writes instructional materials, providing ongoing support for teachers in subject matter expertise.• Maintains strong professional relationships with colleagues, leadership, and parents by efficient, empathetic communication. Show less