Cristina Flores

OBJECTIVE
To advance into a leadership position within the elementary setting.

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Master of Education in Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas, January 2014-Present
Master of Education in Elementary Mathematics, Texas State University, 2012
Teacher of the Year, Baty Elementary, 2005-2006
Master of Education, Texas State University, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and International Business, St. Edwards University, 2000

CREDENTIALS
Nevada Teaching Certification, K-8, February 2011
Nevada TESL Endorsement, K-8, February 2011
Texas Teacher Certification, EC-4, September 2005
Texas Teacher Certification, 4th to 8th grade generalist, September 2004
Bilingual Endorsement, 4th to 8th, September 2004
EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE
Interdisciplinary Coach
Treasure Forest Elementary, Spring Branch Independent School District
Coordinate data driven instruction for math and science departments
Serve as the Student Support Committee chairperson
Oversee k-5th bilingual program on campus

August 2015-Present

Teacher Specialist
August 2014-August 2015
Macario Garcia Elementary, Houston Independent School District
Supported 2nd 5th Math teachers through model lessons and instructional planning
Served as the chairperson for the Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), provided interventions to
K-5 grade student, and served as the 504 chairperson
Developed lessons and schedules for day tutors, coordinated after school and Saturday tutorials
Teacher 4th Grade Bilingual
August 2013-May 2014
Macario Garcia Elementary, Houston Independent School District
Developed and implemented lesson plans that reflected accommodations for differences in
learning styles
Worked cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed
Worked collaboratively to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to
district requirements

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Instructional Coach Project Facilitator

August 2011-June 2012
Mountain View Elementary, Clark County School District
Provided mentoring services to k-5 teachers by conducting demonstration lessons, observing
students in education settings, conferencing with teachers to implement strategies that addressed
the needs of diverse learners including students with special needs and English Language
Learners.
Worked collaboratively with school-based administrators, classroom teachers, and instructional
specialists to effectively implement State and District initiatives related to curriculum,
instruction, assessment, and cultural pedagogy.
Planned, prepared, and facilitated literacy and mathematics professional development activities
and follow-up procedures to support school-based personnel with the implementation of the
Common Core State Standards.
Participated in ongoing professional development activities related to instructional coaching and
best practices in literacy and mathematics instruction.
Teacher 4th Grade
August 2011-August 2012
Mountain View Elementary, Clark County School District
Implemented into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the
Nevada State Standards and the CCSD Curriculum Essentials Framework
Created and maintained a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the
instructional environment.
Developed and implemented the Components of an Effective Lesson for instruction.
Analyzed student progress and provided appropriate instruction.
Teacher 3rd, 5th, and 6th Grade Bilingual
September 2000 August 2011
Baty Elementary, Del Valle Independent School District
Developed and implemented lesson plans that reflected accommodations for differences in
learning styles
Worked cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with special
needs: Special Education, Dyslexia Services, Bilingual
Worked collaboratively to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to
district requirements
Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
Managed student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Math Instructor
St. Edwards University, Bridge to College Success
Provided intense mathematics review for incoming college freshmen

June 2011 July 2011

 Honed conceptual understanding and applied principals of mathematics

Developed and implemented lessons, evaluated assessment data