
Theresa Gurka
@theresagurka
Instructional specialist at Hassler Elementary creating screencast lessons and training that help educators adopt curriculum and technology.
What I'm looking for
At Hassler Elementary, I support K–5 mathematics and science instruction through teacher coaching, collaborative planning, curriculum guidance, and targeted professional learning. I create screencast lessons, presentations, and instructional videos, then publish and organize materials in Schoology LMS and Google Classroom.
At Squirrel AI, I review digital mathematics problems for accuracy, clarity, grade-level fit, and usability, and document actionable revisions. I also conduct content-management-system quality checks and collaborate remotely with production and design colleagues.
At Eickenroht Elementary, I designed and facilitated professional learning, new-teacher onboarding, and hands-on technology training for a faculty of 50+ educators. I contributed to campus accountability improvement from 59 (F) to 85 (B) in one year through coordinated instructional improvement efforts.
Across my work at Ponderosa Elementary and Northgate Crossing Elementary, I facilitated staff learning, coached teachers, and supported instructional interventions and adoption of classroom tools. I bring a B.S. in Computer Science, prior programming and process-documentation experience, and an interest in professional learning, customer education, educational consulting, and software implementation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Problem Reviewer
Squirrel AI
Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)
Review digital mathematics problems for accuracy, clarity, grade-level appropriateness, and usability, and document actionable revisions. Conduct content-management-system quality checks and collaborate remotely with production and design colleagues.
Math & Science Instructional Specialist
Hassler Elementary, Klein ISD
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Support K-5 mathematics and science instruction through teacher coaching, collaborative planning, curriculum guidance, and targeted professional learning. Create original screencast lessons, PowerPoint presentations, and instructional videos, and publish them in Schoology LMS and Google Classroom.
Academic Specialist / Campus Instructional Leader
Eickenroht Elementary, Spring ISD
Jul 2021 - Aug 2025 (4 years 1 month)
Designed and facilitated professional learning, new-teacher onboarding, hands-on technology training, and ongoing instructional coaching for a faculty of 50+ educators. Contributed to campus accountability improvement from 59 (F) to 85 (B) in one year through coordinated instructional improvement efforts.
Instructional Specialist / Student Support Specialist
Ponderosa Elementary, Spring ISD
Aug 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Facilitated staff learning, coached teachers, and supported implementation of instructional practices and intervention systems. Managed response-to-intervention processes and facilitated collaborative decision meetings using student progress data.
Interventionist / Instructional Specialist
Northgate Crossing Elementary, Spring ISD
Aug 2006 - Aug 2017 (11 years)
Supported educator development, instructional interventions, and adoption of classroom tools and teaching practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Houston–Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Houston–Clear Lake.
The Holdsworth Center
Campus Leadership Program, Campus Leadership
Completed the Campus Leadership Program at The Holdsworth Center.
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Software and tools used professionally
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