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Instructional Leadership Philosophy

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 15:50:37 UTC

Ms. Lara's philosophy from a leadership standpoint

Teacher Philosophy

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 15:51:35 UTC

Ms. Lara's teaching philosophy from the perspective of a teacher

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 15:53:24 UTC

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 15:54:29 UTC

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 15:56:19 UTC

Minimum 240 to pass...

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 16:02:50 UTC

My strength is obviously in pedagogy as that's the aspect of education that allows me to get creative and build relationships to foster learning...

Given the outcome of the 276 Business Finance 6-12 Exam, I will never take that test again....two thumbs down for that one...

My reason for living and always aiming to elevate

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 16:14:10 UTC

While they are much older now, 11 & 8, they will always be my babies and my reason to work for and demonstrate success. Simply put, while my Lord and Savior strengthens me, my children drive me.

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 16:21:51 UTC

The attached poem briefly outlines my persistance in life.

While I may have come from humble beginnings, I appreciate the adversity I have experienced along the way as it has made me the woman I am. With the Lord at the forefront of everything I do, I am a loud cheerleader for youth and living proof that "Success is a Choice." I firmly believe the circumstances one is born into can be overcome to achieve greater heights.

Ms. Bazaldua

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 17:06:47 UTC

Former Principal

Mr. Trevino

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 17:09:50 UTC

Former Professor & Former Colleague

Sample of typed up lesson plan

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 17:14:56 UTC

Slide Deck Lesson plan sample

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 18:55:49 UTC

Education-Post Grad Capstone Project

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 19:03:39 UTC

This was a final project due as part of my post-graduate requirements.

Peer Feedback on PD on EB Support in the classroom

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 19:21:46 UTC

I created a link and QR Code to a short questionaire to provide me with growth feeddback directly from my peers in how well or poorly I conducted the PD.

Sample PD

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 19:24:32 UTC

PD I conducted on SIOP to support EBs

A week in an Admin. Intern's Shoes

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 19:28:20 UTC

This is a sample of the weekly log of admin intern hours and a reflection. Some weeks were more trying than others, but this experience was vast and rich in memorable instances that will stay with me forever. I plan to add to my experiences, to grow as an instructional leader, and never stop learning.

Interim Data

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 19:33:39 UTC

I found it necessary and useful to include students on data analysis to provide them with feedback and immerse them in their use of metacognitive skills to make progress they can see for themselves.

One-on-one Conferencing

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 19:36:22 UTC

As part of their one-on-one feedback, I provided students with a goal setting reference sheet that they maintained and would provide their responses to self-reflection questions probing them on their progress, strengths, and weaknesses with a plan of action to improve upon their scores.

Presenting an ice breaker at staff development week for the new academic year.

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 23:39:40 UTC

Students engaged in small group discussion on the subject of A.I. use in education.

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 23:41:12 UTC

Faces have been covered to protect their privacy

Close Read Novel Study

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-12 23:56:46 UTC

Students follow along with audio to novel at end of the year to keep students engaged and focused after STAAR Test.

End of year field day

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-13 00:05:15 UTC

Waiting for our turn to play volleyball for students vs teachers end of the year field day event.

After school tutoring

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-13 00:06:29 UTC

After tutoring was over, I waited after school with my 10th grade student to assure she was picked up safely by her parents.

Early College Teacher Grow-Your-Own Program at EISD

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-13 00:10:59 UTC

This young lady was my student in 8th grade at Gus Garcia MS, then, when she was a senior as part of her high school graduation requirements had to shadow a mentor teacher for a semester and was assigned to me. Moments like this are what fuel an educator.

Monitoring a game after school

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-13 00:19:11 UTC

As part of the duties of an instructional leader, monitoring athletic events is mandatory; however, it can also be a great way to show support for the students' interests to build a culture of support!

The 3 Rights in Ms. Lara's Class

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-13 00:40:35 UTC

With a combination of Harry Wong's procedures, clear instructions such as TVB (Time Voice Body), CHAMPS, Capturing Kids' Hearts, foresight to eliminate potential excuses to avoid getting on task, and my own 3 Rights, I am able to effectively manage students so class time is maximized.

Any other questions, feel free to ask!

kristellarateacher — 2025-05-13 00:49:37 UTC

Thank you, for taking the time to get to know me as a professional. Please feel free to ask for anything else you may feel is necessary to showcase the type of educator/instructional leader I am.