Bianca Becker

Education & Experience

 

Education

 

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning & Development                              

  • Fall 2007                                                                       

  • The University of Texas at Austin                                               

• Masters of Education in Educational Technology                                              

  • Spring 2015

  • Texas State University

• Masters of Education in Educational Administration with Principal Certification

  • Fall 2016

  • Concordia University                                                                   

 

Certifications

 

•  Early Childhood to Fourth Grade Generalist Certification with Bilingual Education

  • Date: December 2007

                                                                       

• Texas Educator Certifications:

  • Bilingual Generalist- Spanish (Grades EC-4)

Bilingual Generalist- Spanish (Grades 4-8)

                                         

 

Teaching Experience 

 

• 07/15-Currently  Instructional Technology Specialist at Pflugerville ISD

  • Provide support for the integration of instructional software, web-based tools, online subscription resources and equipment into the district curriculum and instructional settings.

  • Provide just-in-time training for the integrated and relevant 21st Century resourced for the content and grade level.

  • Provide ongoing professional development to strengthen the seamless integration of technology tools by teachers and students.

  • Work with PD Specialist to create online modules to address P21 and technology skills proficiency acquisition.

 

• 08/12-06/15    3rd  Grade Dual Language Teacher at Ruth Barron Elementary School

  • Developed and taught lesson plans for all subject areas for dual language instruction

  • Analyzed student performance data and generated targeted instruction and interventions

  • Provide Tier 1 and 2 interventions for reading and math: 8/12 – 5/14

  • Served as Digital Literacy Lead and Technology Vertical Team Lead during 2013-2014 and 2014-2015

 

• 08/10-05/12    3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher at J.J. Pickle Elementary School

  • Developed and taught Bilingual/ESL lesson plans for all subject areas

  • Analyzed student performance data and generated targeted instruction and interventions

  • Served as Team Leader and Reading Coordinator

 

• 08/09-06/10    5th Grade Bilingual Teacher at J.J. Pickle Elementary School

  • Developed and taught Bilingual/ESL lesson plans for all subject areas

  • Analyzed student performance data and generated targeted instruction and interventions

 

• 12/07-06/09    1st Grade Bilingual Teacher at J.J. Pickle Elementary School

  • Developed and taught Bilingual/ESL lesson plans for all subject areas

  • Analyzed student performance data and generated targeted instruction and interventions

  • Served in Positive Behavior Committee

 

• 08/07–11/07    UT Apprenticeship at Sunset Valley Elementary             

  • Developed and taught Bilingual/ESL lesson plans for all subject areas for Pre-K

  • Designed and implemented instructional technology activities

  • Created Information Book (IBook) using student observations and illustrations

  • Substituted for Cooperative Teacher

 

Relevant Work Experience

 

               

• 06/12/2014    Presenter at iDifferentiate GT Conference- Pflugerville ISD

  • Implementation and use of Web 2.0 Tools in K-5 for differentiated learning

 

• 05/03/2014    Presenter at Texas State University EdTech Conference

  • We’ve Got the Write Stuff- Implementation of Web 2.0 Tools in K-12 Writing

 

• 08/13–06/15   Digital Literacy Lead at Ruth Barron Elementary

  • Technology Vertical Team Lead

  • Release monthly emails with district technology news and tech tips/tools recommendations

  • Development of PD for campus staff in the following areas:

    • STAR Chart

    • ActivInspire- Software and Response Systems

    • Web 2.0 Tools for Educational Use

    • Technology integration in curriculum

    • District Policies/Procedures and oline resources

    • Generated and implemented campus computer lab systems and equipment management

    • Design of online modules for technology education for staff

    • Development of campus technology plan with alignment to PISD goals

    • Provided support and assistance to teachers with:

      • Technology integration into lessons

      • Technology support with PC and iOS programs and devices

 

• 01/2014       Elementary Grades 3-5 Math Curriculum Revision

  • Designed curriculum for Bundles 11 and 12

 

• Trainings:

  • Dual Language Research and Practice

  • Content Area Integration

  • Instructional Strategies for Science Inquiry

  • Differentiating with Technology

  • Gifted and Talented Academics

  • Writing Workshop, PLC Systems

  • DIBELS Progress Monitoring

  • Guided Reading in Lower and Intermediate Grades

  • Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies

  • TELPAS Holistic Rating (K-5)

  • SIOP Model

  • UT Austin Science Institute: Groundwork in Chemistry

  • Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)- Math

  • FOSS

  • Estrellitas

  • Tejas Lee

  • DRA/EDL, TPRI

  • Gomez & Gomez Dual Language Model

  • Supplementary coursework in curriculum and instruction for bilingual education at Texas State University (33 hours)

 

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

• Awarded: “Fleet and Chester Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Education” – Fall ‘07

• Academic recognition: “University Honors” – Fall ’06 and Spring ‘07

• Awarded: “Gates Millennium Scholar” – Fall ‘03 thru Fall ‘07 and Fall ’10 thru Spring ‘12

• Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc.

• Awarded: Educator of the Month at J.J. Pickle Elementary- 12/2008

• 3rd Grade Team Leader and Reading Coordinator – 08/11 thru 05/12

• Class Dojo Campus Mentor-  2014-2015