Samara Mendoza’s Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

Samara Mendoza

Elementary

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

resume

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

Experience

Education

• Upper Elementary teacher Aug 2019 - current date
• Teachers Aid Feb 2019-Aug 2019 SPIS
• Prepared, created and taught reading lessons in all areas of curriculum using a multitude of online resources.
• Created and executed intervention plans for struggling students.
• Fostered positive relationships and rapport with families on a daily basis through the use of email, instant message, video conferencing, in person, and phone conversations.
• Differentiated lessons and instruction to meet the needs of various learners based on readiness, interest, and multiple intelligences.
• Provided constructive feedback to students in a timely manner, and managed period grades and report cards.
• Worked on a team to revise and further develop all areas of all students through Professional Learning Committees.

• UMM Licenciatura en Educacion y Desarrollo Humano 2022

• UMM Licenciatura en Educación y Gestion de Centros Educativos 2015

• Centro Universitario Mexico Valle

• Jane Long Middle School (Houston TX)

• Mark Twain Elementary School (Houston TX)

Information

Samara Berenice Mendoza de los Santos

Skills

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

Samara mendoza

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

I am pleased to present my résume as a full time teacher. I will be entering into my 7th year of teaching with a cleared multiple subject (especially reading) teaching credential and a degree in Online Teaching. I have developed into not only a better educator but as a person throughout my 6 years of teaching and am eager to get into the classroom again. I passionately believe every student deserves to have a quality and equitable education. Through productive work environments students can learn by making mistakes and use self refiection as a tool to give students the power to self regulate and become problem solvers themselves. I strongly believe school is a magical place where students explore, create, reflect, and learn from failure. Part of learning is failing through error analysis. I believe learning takes place in a safe environment filled with positivity and understanding of classroom culture.

I love teaching students that making mistakes and failing are actually the best ways to learn. I love showing students real life examples of people who have learned from their mistakes to achieve great things in their communities. Some of my favorite examples to use in class are Stephen Curry, Malala Yousafzai, and Martin Luther King Jr. I strongly believe teachers are role models and should learn from failure and self reflection as well. Students deserve caring and passionate teachers. My long term goals and aspirations are to hold leadership positions to help new and/or struggling teachers through mentorship.

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

certifications

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

Certifications

Certified in Project-based Learning

Certified in Custom Learning

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

teaching guide

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

Teaching guide

with Learning units

In the initial planning of a unit of work, I first identify and analyze: • the content of learning described in the learning outcomes. • how learning is going to be organised and delivered. • suitable materials and resources that will enhance learning. • how long a unit of work will take to teach. • the various types of learning activities to meet individual needs of students. • suitable assessment tasks to allow students to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes. • the need to be flexible and allow for spontaneous learning. In the units of work I develop: * a community calendar with birthdays and important dates. * a monthly plan that office sends to me. * term/period programs * teaching and learning plans * weekly plan for my students learning skills

evidence of effective teaching

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

EVIDENCE OF EFECTIVE TEACHING

My personal favorite subject to teach is Reading. Throughout the year, students read and study fiction and nonfiction texts to apply in real life. I love to integrate real world scenarios, science, math and social studies for cross curricular lesson design. One of my favorite activities to practice all school year is building Stamina, Story elements and Inferences in Nonfiction. I love to teach most (if not all) my lessons involving KINDNESS acts. This is important to me because we often remind ourselves that it is the most important thing in the world. Other strategies I love using are thinking maps, graphic organizers with my personal favorite being the summarizing nonfiction organizer to read through texts and find supporting details for the main idea. I like to keep a system and routine with reading and English Language Arts lessons.

evidence of effective teaching

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

WHY I TEACH

Through teaching, I am able to demonstrate my passion for learning while promoting lifelong learning to my students. As a teacher, I serve as a role model for my students demonstrating that failure and self reflection is what leads to success.

WHAT I TEACH

Above and beyond the standard curriculum I teach my students' problem solving skills and tools to develop students' emotional intelligence. I teach my students how to understand their emotions, the emotions of others, and an understanding of how their emotions influence their lives fundamentally everyday. Oh and Reading!

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

classroom setup

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

Classroom SetUp

I love creating word walls in my classroom. Anchor charts build a culture of literacy in the classroom and make thinking visible by recording content, strategies, processes, cues, and guidelines during the learning process. My main intention with each lesson is to make it as active as possible for the students.Active learning gives students with an opportunity to think about, talk about, and process course material and creates personal connections to the material for students, which increases their motivation to learn.

classroom sitting groups

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

Sitting groups

I have students sitting in collaborative groups. The reason for this is because I want to relate my classroom to real life. In real world situations, we need to use communication skills to work together or raise a family. Learning to communicate is my main intention in the classroom. Communication is a skill that is taught, and the use of sitting in groups and using sentence stems reinforces this skill allowing for college and career readiness.

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Teaching guide with learning units

addendum

Certifications

Resume

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

addendum

management strategies

Managing work

Assessments

Evidence of Effective Teaching

thank you letter

Teaching guide with learning units

Certifications

Resume

Evidence of Effective Teaching

Addendum

Thank You Letter

Classroom Setup

Classroom Setup

Administration and Colleagues, As I come to the end of my teaching portfolio, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your support, guidance, and collaboration throughout my time here at SPIS. It has been an incredible journey, and I am honored to be a part of this remarkable educational institution. First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the administration for providing me with the opportunity to teach and grow as an educator. Your trust in my abilities and your commitment to creating an environment that fosters excellence have been instrumental in my professional development. The resources, mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities have allowed me to continually refine my skills and stay abreast of the latest educational practices . I am also immensely grateful to my colleagues for their camaraderie, support, and collaboration. The spirit of teamwork and the exchange of ideas among us have enriched my teaching experience in countless ways. Your dedication to our students and your passion for education have been a constant source of inspiration. The collective effort we put into creating a positive and nurturing learning environment has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on our students' lives. To my students, past and present, I extend my deepest gratitude. It is a privilege to have been your teacher and to have witnessed your growth and achievements. Each one of you has left an indelible mark on my heart, and I am humbled by the trust you placed in me. Your curiosity, enthusiasm, and resilience have reminded me every day why I chose this profession. It is your eagerness to learn and your unique perspectives that have challenged me to be the best educator I can be. Last but not least, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the parents and guardians who have entrusted their children to my care. Your support, involvement, and open communication have been invaluable in creating a strong partnership between home and school. It is through our collaboration that we can provide the best possible education for our students. As I conclude my teaching portfolio, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege of being a teacher. It is a calling that has allowed me to make a difference in the lives of young minds, and for that, I am forever grateful. The memories and experiences I have gained here at SPIS, will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you again to everyone who is a part of my journey. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the mission of SPIS. With heartfelt appreciation,

Samara Mendoza