Edna Chiu
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary School-Canutillo Independent School District
Sugar Hill
2
Languages
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Results-oriented educator with expertise in data-driven instruction and bilingual communication. Demonstrated success by fostering the academic growth of students with innovative lesson planning and the communication and collaboration of the students' families.
Work History
Bilingual At-Risk Teacher/Interventionist PK-5th G
4 Years 1 Month- Delivered differentiated interventions tailored to the academic need and learning styles of the at-risk student, guided by the student’s local and state academic data monitoring and adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Communicated with families, general education, and administration about student progress to ensure alignment in support.
- Communicated regularly with families, general education and administration on student progress.
- Collaborated with students’ families and teachers to address emotional and academic development while identifying best support strategies and interventions.
- Partnered with general education teachers, special education staff, counselors, and administrators to coordinate and monitor interventions, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates.
- Administered Phonological Processing test when screening reading tests results indicated characteristics of dyslexia.
- Conducted Phonological Processing assessments based on reading test results that suggested dyslexia.
Bilingual 4th Grade, 5th Grade and STEAM Teacher
13 Years 9 Months- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements of grade level curriculum based on state education policy in order to support students academic growth to successfully meet the grade level college readiness and state standardized tests metrics.
- Developed differentiated lessons based on students' live academic performance data and implemented classroom management strategies that improved class morale and engagement.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities retaining student interest and maximized receptive learning activities.
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities to engage students in foundational concepts.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Consistently built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process and academic growth of the students.
Education
Masters in Bilingual Education - Bilingual Education
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Data-driven instruction
Assessment strategies
ESL instruction
Classroom management
Student engagement
Creative lesson planning
Bilingual communication
Cultural sensitivity
Relationship building
Parent-teacher communication
Community involvement
Critical thinking
Serving diverse communities
Reporting and documentation
Standardized testing techniques
Accomplishments
- Data Organization: Aid in the reporting of the at-risk-code for 450 students.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Family Involvement: Designed and facilitated extracurricular and weekend community events to foster strong parent-student bonds.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Del Norte Heights Elementary in 2015
- Interactive Learning - Introduced flexible seating and implemented problem based learning to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Increased effectiveness of intervention program by developing key improvement strategies.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses and grade levels.
- Led class to an average of 100% increase in math and 98% in reading standardized test scores during the 2021-2022 school year.
Certification
Generalist EC-6
Bilingual Education Supplemental- Spanish
ESL Supplemental EC-8
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual At-Risk Teacher/Interventionist PK-5th G
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary School-Canutillo Independent School District
04.2022 - 05.2026Read More
Bilingual 4th Grade, 5th Grade and STEAM Teacher
Del Norte Heights Elementary-Ysleta Independent School District
07.2008 - 04.2022Read More
The University of Texas At El Paso
Masters in Bilingual Education from Bilingual Education
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