Tara Rangel

taquiles09@yahoo.com
361-944-6687
2802 Caribou Cove Ct
Missouri City TX, 77459
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OBJECTIVE Seeking a rewarding teaching career in an Elementary to Middle School classroom where I can
utilize my experience and abilities to make a positive impact on student learning.

EDUCATION Texas Teachers Houston Texas Jan. 2010- Feb. 2010

Passed Content Exam ESL EC-6
Passed Content Exam Generalist EC-6;h,ln,

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Texas Sep. 2003 Dec. 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Houston Baptist University Aug. 2016- Present
Currently working on my Masters of Education with a
Diagnostician Certification

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher Assistant Spring Branch ISD 2010-2011 School Year
Teacher assistant for Math Grades 3-5. Work with students to enhance classroom
instruction and provide additional guidance in Math.
Substitute Teacher Spring Branch ISD 2009-2010 School Year
Substituted for a third grade class that covered math and science. Experience with
classroom management and lesson plans.
Junior Achievement TAMU CC March 2005
Taught elementary school students Economic lessons. Visited the classroom once a week
for four weeks.
SKILLS
Harry Wong Classroom Management Training
Madeline Hunter Lesson Design Training
GT Certified
5 years of teaching experience in teaching regular and special education students.

EXPERIENCE
Southminster School- Missouri City, TX August 2015- Present
1st Grade General Education Classroom
Follow Southminster School curriculum. Designing lesson to meet all levels of students needs.
Evaluated student progress through daily and weekly classroom assessments. Integrate guided reading
to help foster growth in student reading levels. Also using Words Their Way to help students master
spelling skills for 1st grade. Use technology to enhance student learning and present concepts in class.
Conduct afterschool tutorials to focus in on individual needs of students who are struggling to master
grade level concepts. I have also been in charge of coordinating the schools speech meet.
Ridgecrest Elementary School Houston, TX
1st and 2nd grade ESL Teacher August 2011- June 2015
Follow Spring Branch ISD curriculum. Design lessons to meet students needs on all levels.
Evaluate student progress and educational needs through daily and weekly assessments. Integrate
guided reading to help further students reading skills. Meet the needs of special education students
by modifying curriculum. Attend ARDs to gain insight into students needs. Utilize technology to aid in
student understanding of grade level material. Conduct after school tutorials to help bridge the gap in
learning for students that need extra help in mastering objectives. I have also been commended for
creating positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
Ridgecrest Elementary School Houston, TX
Teacher Assistant Oct 2010 August 2011

References available upon request

 Responsible for getting students from cars to school in the morning and from school to
appropriate transportation after school. Work closely with Math SIS to provide secondary
support for students who need additional help with math objectives and preparation for TAKS
testing. Conduct special testing for Special Ed students. Help teachers with anything they may
need. Monitor students during lunch period in the cafeteria. Teach after school tutoring for third
grade Language Arts and Math. Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Principle or
Assistant Principles.

RDC Cytex Plastics - Houston, TX

Receptionist June 2010 Oct 2010
Responsible for answering all incoming phone calls. Filed all orders according to company policy
and entered orders into company operations system Assisted Accounts Payable department
Assisted in tracking, matching, and invoicing orders for Sales Department. Responsible for
ordering office supplies
Dunbar Armored - Houston, TX
Receptionist May 2010 June 2010
Responsible for answering all incoming phone calls and taking messages for management.
Assisted Area Operations Manger with day to day duties. Kept up with daily reports from all
branches in the South Texas Region and responsible for any missing reports
New York & Co. - Houston, TX
Sales Associate Jan 2010 April 2010
Responsible for meeting customer needs and expectations through recommendation of
products . Sold credit cards to customers to enhance their opportunity to save while
shopping in the store. Took care of the register and cashed out all customers.
Restocked the floor when merchandise was getting low

Omni San Antonio Hotel San Antonio TX

Meeting Concierge/ Catering Assistant Aug 2008 Sep 2009
Served as liaison between the clients and hotel staff; coordinated meetings and small
conferences from start to finish. Maintained all accounts and kept up with deadlines;
entered client information to hotel database. Assisted all catering managers with every day
procedures
Receptionist March 2008 Aug 2008
Responsible for answering incoming telephone calls and taking messages. In charge of
running several reports and entering data into Excel spreadsheets. Responsible for putting
together contracts and rate letters to be sent to clients for approval and signature

References available upon request