Ofelia Mata 832-729-4690

ogmatagomz@aldineisd.org

CERTIFIED BILINGUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades EC-4)

Dedicated elementary teacher with commitment to optimize teaching techniques to benefit students and
school success.

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Classroom Management & Discipline
 Creative Lesson Planning
 District Curriculum Writer
 District Curriculum Presenter
 Bilingual Teacher of the Year 2016-2017

EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
Master of Education, anticipated graduation Summer 2018

University of Houston – Downtown Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts, 2005
Major in Bilingual Education

EXPERIENCE
August 2017-Present University of St Thomas Houston
Special Education Leadership – master’s Program
 Develop skills to be applied to special education programs
Enhance leadership skills

August 2012 – Present Gray Elementary School (Aldine ISD) Houston

First Grade Teacher
 Create weekly lesson plan for first graders
 Follow yearly curriculum to achieve end of year goals
 Hold open houses to explain and set expectations with parents and students
 Track students’ progress
Generate kinesthetic activities to enhance student achievement

August 2008 – Present Assumption Catholic Church Houston

Second Grade Teacher (Saturday volunteer Work)
 Create weekly lesson plan for second and third graders
 Follow yearly curriculum to achieve end of year goals
 Hold open houses to explain and set expectations with parents and students
 Provide evaluations for individual student progress

May 2004 – May 2005 Student Teaching Houston

Teacher Assistant
 Monitor students’ progress
 Assist primary teacher with lesson plans
 Evaluate student’s accomplishments throughout school year