Myriam G. Aguila 3020 Monte Cristo Dr. Brownsville, TX. 78526 956-493-9829 (c) 956-554-3249 (h) myriamaguila@hotmail.com PROFILE Experienced early childhood educator with a bachelor s and a master s degre e in that same field. Strong background in bilingual education and cultural diversity due to research work and experience in varied educational environments in the United States. Mexico, and United Arab Emirates. Experienced in managing educational projects from conception to completion. EDUCATION Doctorate program (not completed) Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Mexico City, MX. Research topic: Writing Practices for English Language Learners in Early Childhood Education. 2006 2010 Master of Education in Early Childhood Education University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College 2005 Master of Education in Language Arts (Spanish) 1994 Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Mexico City, MX. Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education Escuela Nacional para Maestras de Jardines de Niños. Mexico City, MX. 1988 PUBLICATIONS Rhythms, songs, and musical games anthology. Carrasco, P.; Pena, T. Oliviera, H.; Osmanchuk, M.E.; Contreras, I.; Andrade, G.; Aguila, M.; Robles, N. Dirección General de Educación Normal y Actualización Magisterial en el Distrito Federal (DGENAMDF), 1998. EXPERIENCE TEA Licensed Teacher (PK-Grade 6 Bilingual/ESL English-Spanish Teacher) TSTC Education and Training Dept. Faculty 1902 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, TX. 78550 USA 1-800-852-8784 Teaching program courses within the Education and Training Department. Assist with program course revisions and curriculum development Supervise the Practicum Students. August 2004 presen t August 2013 presen t 1
Abu Dhabi Education Council. Head of Faculty (English Medium KG-Grade 5) P.O.Box 36005 Abu Dhabi, UAE 1-971-615-0000 Al Resalah School, ADEC. In Al Ain, UAE Observe and evaluate English teachers from KG to grade 5. Plan, develop, and deliver staff meetings and on-going trainings. Design, develop, and model best teaching practices. Coordinate the English, Math, and Science departments from KG to Grade 5. September 2011 present Monitor de implementation of the New School Model accurately. Establish and maintain good communication with parents, supervisors, co -workers, and Abu Dhabi Education Council. Classroom (KG) Teacher P.O.Box 36005 Abu Dhabi, UAE 1-971-615-0000 Atfal Al Hilal, ADEC. In Al Ain, UAE. September 2010 July 2011 Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate practices for a ll students to develop cognitively, physically, and socially to their full potential. Plan, implement, and evaluate best practices for ELLs (English Language Learners) to acquire L2 in accordance to their capabilities. Plan, implement, and evaluate differentiated activities and teaching strategies to address differences among learners. Establish and maintain good communication with parents, supervisors, co -workers, and Bilingual Teacher August 2004 June 2010 Lead Teacher Skinner Elementary. Brownsville Independent School District. 1900 Price Rd. Brownsville, TX. 78521 USA 956-982-3730 August2006 June2008 Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate practices for all students to develop cognitively, physically, and socially to their full potential. Establish and maintain good communication with parents, supervisors, co-workers, and Every so often part of the tutoring team that supports students from 3 rd 5 th grades in science, math, and reading. Lecturer/adjunct September 2009 June 2010 Normal Gregorio Torres Quintero (School of Education). Av. Marte R. Gomez #365 Matamoros, Tamps. MEXICO 011-52-868-8243156 Instructed undergraduate students in Education in classroom as well as in laboratory settings. Created all materials for lectures and for semester and final exams. Promoted extra-curricular activities that would enrich the students academic experiences. I.E. Workshops at Glady s Porter Zoo, museums; early childhood education conferences (Southmost Association for the Education of Young Children and Binational Conference in Education). 2
Lecturer/adjunct June 2003 May 2008 University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College One West University Boulevard. Brownsville, TX.78520 USA 956-882-8200 Assisted and instructed Child Care and Development associate degree and Early Childhood Education undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings. Created all materials for lectures and for semester and final exams. Promoted extra-curricular activities that would enrich the students academic experiences. I.E. Workshops at the Glady s Porter Zoo, at the Brownsville Children s Museum; early childhood education conferences (Southmost Association for the Education of Young Children). Classroom Teacher September 2001 June 2004 Neighbors in Need of Services (N.I.N.O.S.) Head Start Agency 800 Robertson St. San Benito, TX. 78586 USA 956-361-1451 Planned, implemented, and evaluated developmentally appropriate practices for all students to develop cognitively, physically, and socially to their full potential. Established and maintained good communication with parents, supervisors, co-workers, and Every so often planned and developed trainings for parents. Part-time Faculty National School for Kindergarten Teachers. Mexico City, MX. Gustavo E. Campa #94 Col. Guadalupe Inn. Mexico, D.F. 0 1020 011-52-55-93-6120 August 1997 February2001 Instructed Early Childhood Education undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings. Basically in the artistic area. Music and movement, music appreciation, and different musical instrument workshops. Created all materials for lectures and for semester and final exams. Promoted extra-curricular activities that would enrich the students academic experiences. I.E. Concerts, plays, ballet presentations, etc. Classroom Teacher August1997 February 1999 Salvador Novo Kindergarten. Mexico City, MX. Calle Porfirio Del Castillo #28 Col. La Purisima. Mexico, D.F. 09340 011-52-55-5612-3848 Planned, implemented, and evaluated developmentally appropriate practices for all students to develop cognitively, physically, and socially to their full potential. Established and maintained good communication with parents, supervisors, co-workers, and Every so often planned and developed trainings for parents. 3
Classroom Teacher September 1988 June 1997 Paraje de Zacatepec Kindergarten. Mexico City, MX Av. Morelos s/n Col. Paraje Zacatepec. Mexico, D.F. 09560 011-52-55-5691-1595 Planned, implemented, and evaluated developmentally appropriate practices for all students to develop cognitively, physically, and socially to their full potential. Established and maintained good communication with parents, supervisors, co-workers, and Every so often planned and developed trainings for parents. Research Department Assistant August 1994 July 1995 Educational Research Department of the National Polytechnic Institute (I.P.N.) Mexico City, MX. Calzada de los Tenorios #235 Col. Granjas Coapa. Mexico, D.F. 14330 011-52-55-5483-2800 -Assisted Dr. Judith Kalman (UCLA) in her research work done in Mexico C ity. Reviewed, translated, and filed documents and articles related to education issues. Classroom Teacher September 1998 June 1999 Lauro Aguirre National School for Kindergarten Teachers Lab School. Gustavo E. Campa #94 Col. Guadalupe Inn. Mexico, D.F. 01020 011-52-55-5593-6345 Responsible of planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate practices for all students to develop cognitively, physically, and socially to their full potential. Responsible of establishing and maintaining good communication with parents, supervisors, co-workers, and ACCREDITATIONS AND LICENSES Classroom teacher September 2008 August 2014 Early Childhood Education (PK-KG) September 2008 August 2014 Bilingual/ESL-Spanish (PK-6) September 2008 August 2014 Early Childhood Education-Handicapped (PK-6) September 2008 August 2014 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) USA Since 2002 NEA (National Educators Association) USA Since 2005 PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SMAEYC (Southmost Association for the Education of Young Children) Member 2002-2010 SMAEYC (Southmost Association for the Education of Young Children) Board Member 2006 2008 and September 2013 to present. Presenter at the National ECE Annual Conference in Ciudad Victoria, Tamps. MX. 1998 2007 4
Music and movement Math Presenter at the National Association for the Education of Young Children s Annual Conference in Presenter at the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference 2001 2007 Presenter at the Binational Conference in Education Annual Conference. 2007 2008 Learning environments in three different countries. Play and learning. Presenter at the Southmost Association for the Education of Y oung Children Annual 2003-2008 Conference. Presenter at the Austin Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. 2004 Presenter at the International Play Association Triennial Conference in Baltimore, MD 2004 LINGUISTIC SKILLS English at a professional level (reading, writing, speaking). Spanish at a professional level (reading, writing, speaking). TECHNICAL SKILLS Windows XP Word 2010 Excel Power point Internet knowledgeable REFERENCES Dr. Tony Desjardins (Technical State Texas College Harlingen Department Chair). 1902 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, TX. 956-364-4747 Dr. Georgianna Duarte (University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College professor). 323 Morris St. Laguna Vista, TX. 956-433-1163 Georgianna.duarte@utb.edu Dr. Susana Arce (Skinner Elementary faculty) 411 W. Saint Charles St. Brownsville, TX. 78520 5
956-982-2830 sarce@bisd.us Marisela Nava (Raul J. Guerra. University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College. Early childhood center manager). 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, TX. 78521 956-882-8238 Marisela.nava@utb.edu Sofia Silva (UCLA child care center director). 6964 Agra St. City of Commerce, CA 90040 (562)927-3810 ssilva@ucla.edu 6