Silvia Gamboa

• Lead professional development to enhance teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Oversee curriculum and instructional planning, aligning with state and district standards.
• Coordinate family and community engagement events, strengthening relationships and building support for school goals.
• Evaluate teacher performance against established District and DESE rubrics, providing actionable feedback to enhance instruction and increase student outcomes.
• Collaborate with the principal to develop and implement school policies, programs, and procedures to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Provide individualized coaching to teachers in the areas of curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional strategies.

Design and facilitate professional development meetings and Professional Learning Communities tailored to teachers’ needs and school goals.

Analyze student performance data and assist teachers in using this information to inform instruction.

Use data from observations to offer personalized coaching and follow-up support.

• Developed curriculum units using Backwards Design with language & content objectives, ELD & common core standards, Macro/Micro functions that are differentiated by grade and WIDA levels and target all language domains.
• Created and implemented a progress monitoring tool using the WIDA can do’s
• Improved student listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency by implementing targeted ESL strategies and techniques.

• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
• Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.