Neyra Zamora
San Tan Valley
Summary
To obtain a position which allows me to work with students of different age groups and provide a positive learning experience acquiring a second language.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
DLI Teacher
San Tan Elementary
Gilbert
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Implement activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
- Modify and select instructional resources to meet the needs of every student.
- Create a positive environment for students to actively engage in learning.
- Establish effective oral and written communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
- Support continuous student growth and achievement for age subject area.
- Ensure student and schoolwide performance goals are met.
- Model professional and ethical standards during interactions with students, parents, peers, and the community.
- Exhibit professional conduct through efficient work habits.
Library Assistant in Youth
City of Chandler Downtown Library
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Planned and implemented library programs such as in-house and Outreach Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Ready, Set, Preschool! ASPIRE Read to Succeed, ASPIRE Reading Club and Read to Succeed Tutoring Program.
- Answered telephones to provide information to library patrons on hours of operation, availability of materials, requests for books to be sent to other branches, and other inquiries.
- Utilized a variety of print and electronic resources and computer software for reference work and for creating and implementing youth programs.
- Worked in collaboration with Housing department to implement youth programs for school age children.
- Planned and oversaw youth reading programs to promote literacy.
- Provide reference assistance using both electronic and traditional sources to the library customers.
- Assisted patrons to find materials appropriate to their reading level and/or interests.
- Assisted in selection of acquisition of material.
- Printed reports and distributed as assigned.
Early Childhood Manager
Arizona Literacy and Learning Center
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Manage screening team
- Administer developmental screenings to children of ages ranging from 2 years 6 months to 5 years 11 months (bilingual administration).
- Trained in vision (LEA symbols chart) and hearing (Tympanometry, Pure Tone and OAE).
- Establish communication channels with directors, teachers and parents at each screening site.
- Assist families by providing them guide and resources needed based on screening results.
- Follow up with parents on the progress of children, make recommendations and provide strategies to be implemented.
- Participate in literacy fairs representing the ALLC Agency.
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
L. G. Alarcon Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Created a classroom environment that facilitated the learning experience.
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans designed to target individual learning gaps.
- Increased TAKS test scores year after year.
- Helped meet district goals by preparing and exiting a higher number of students from the bilingual program.
- Every year I was able to improve students’ scores on the TELPAS assessment.
- Talent for developing students with behavior problems inspiring them to achieve academic success.
- Teaching experience in First, Second and Fourth Grade bilingual classrooms adapting to each level and its challenges.
- Participated in committees such as District Calendar Decision Making, CSCOPE Science committee, acted as leader on the subject, and technology committee.
- I helped in the English/Spanish translation of documents intended for parents as well as developing the monthly newsletter.
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Education
B.A. - Elementary Self Contained, Elementary Bilingual/ESL Spanish
University of Texas at El Paso
Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 - English as a Second Language, PreK-12, Spanish Bilingual, PreK-12
Arizona Department of Education
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Social Media applications
- Windows XP
- Windows 7
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Baking
- Decorating
Philosophy
Every person should be given an equal opportunity to succeed regardless of their background.
Timeline
DLI Teacher
San Tan Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2024
Library Assistant in Youth
City of Chandler Downtown Library
07.2017 - 10.2018
Early Childhood Manager
Arizona Literacy and Learning Center
07.2014 - 01.2017
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
L. G. Alarcon Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2012
B.A. - Elementary Self Contained, Elementary Bilingual/ESL Spanish
University of Texas at El Paso
Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 - English as a Second Language, PreK-12, Spanish Bilingual, PreK-12
Arizona Department of Education