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Josefina Lara

@josefinalara

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I am a bilingual elementary educator specializing in classroom support, instruction, and interpretation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a bilingual elementary education role focused on co-teaching, student intervention, curriculum support, and family communication in a collaborative, student-centered school that values professional growth.

I am a bilingual elementary education professional with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish Language and Spanish Literature and over two decades supporting students in San Antonio-area schools.

As a co-teaching assistant and interpreter at Fisher Elementary since 2020, I interpret ARD meetings, translate IEPs and test questions, and mentor struggling students. Previously, I taught coding to 150+ students as an Elementary Computer Teacher and led reading interventions and guided reading groups.

I collaborate closely with teachers and administrators to update curriculum objectives, collect and analyze student data, and provide individualized support. I am committed to inclusive, student-centered instruction and supporting bilingual families.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Teach Assistant / Interpreter

Current

Fisher Elementary (NISD)

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years)

Interpreted ARD meetings and translated IEPs and gifted/talented materials, mentoring struggling students and collaborating with teachers to tailor lessons and update curriculum objectives.

Interpretation IEP Translation Special Education Mentoring

Elementary Computer Teacher

Fisher Elementary (NISD)

Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Taught daily coding lessons to 150+ students, assessed progress throughout the year, and provided individualized support to ensure curriculum comprehension and successful school-year outcomes.

Coding Instruction Assessments Educational Technology Classroom Management

Collaborative Assistant

Leon Valley Elementary School

Sep 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 4 months)

Supported teachers across grade levels with classroom management, conducted small-group reading interventions and guided reading, and collected behavioral and academic data to inform instruction.

Classroom Support Reading Intervention Data Collection Small Group Instruction

Substitute Teacher

Northside Independent School District

Aug 2007 - Jan 2010 (2 years 5 months)

Implemented lesson plans for absent teachers, maintained a safe learning environment, assigned and modified classwork, and supported special needs students.

Lesson Implementation Classroom Management Lesson Modification Student supervision Assignment

Instructional Assistant

Sam V. Curtis Elementary

Aug 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 5 months)

Assisted teachers and students with instructional and physical needs, supported safety and transportation routines, and provided behavioral assistance including restraining when required.

Student Safety Transportation Assistance

Student Assistant

Admissions and Student Recruitment

Sep 2000 - Jan 2004 (3 years 4 months)

Managed applicant records and transcripts, performed document scanning and filing, handled phone translations, entered checks and transcript data into Excel, and distributed campus mail.

Records Management Document Scanning Data Entry Microsoft Excel Office Administration