Shirley Olivares

xxxxx Bunker Road

Houston, Texas xxxxx
Phone: (832) xxx-xxxx
E-mail: Olivares_Shirley@xxxxxx.com

Objectives
To obtain a position as an ESL Coordinator.

Education
Master Degree in Education
Leadership with a concentration in Dual Language Education
University of St. Thomas--Houston, TX (December 2017)

Bachelor Degree in Education

(EC-6 Generalist and Bilingual Generalist)
University of St. Thomas--Houston, TX (May 2015)

Studied Abroad in Ireland (May 2014)

Studied Abroad in Jamaica (January 2015)

Certification
TExES Bilingual Generalist EC-6 (192)-- (August 2015)
TExES Pedagogy (EC-12)-- (November 2015)
TExES BTLPT-- (January 2016)
TExES ESL/Supplemental (EC-12)-- (July 2016)

Experience
ESL Coordinator (2015-2016)
Harmony Public Schools (Harmony Science Academy- Houston High)
Organize LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) meetings.
Organize and conduct TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) at the
campus level.
Determine best instructional and assessment accommodations for English language learners with
Teachers.

ESL Teacher (Fall 2015-Present)

Harmony Public Schools (Harmony School of Exploration)
3rd- 5th Grade ESL

Conduct lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language
learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
Conduct group and one-on-one settings in order to address individual needs.
Establish positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff.
Assist English Teachers in the classroom.

ESL Teacher (Fall 2015-2016)

Harmony Public Schools (Harmony Science Academy- Houston High)
9th- 12th Grade ESL

Conduct lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language
learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
Conduct group and one-on-one settings in order to address individual needs.
Establish positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff.
Assist English Teachers in the classroom.

Completed Service learning in Ireland, and Jamaica (2014-2015)

Service learning: Participated in school and community activities, and assisted in the community.
Analyzed the educational system.
Acquired new ideas, information and teaching techniques appropriate to utilize in a classroom.

Skills

Expert Knowledge and abilities in English and Spanish written and verbal communication
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certified
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certified

Activities
Association of Texas Professional Educators--Member (August 2013 Present)
Kappa Delta Pi--Member (October 2014-Present)
Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education-- (September 2016 Present)
Texas Areas Association of Bilingual Educators-- (September 2016 Present)