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Victor M. Villegas Education/Certification

M.Ed.Learning and Technology, Western Governors University, Austin, TX, 2014 BASociology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 2010 Principal Certification Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, In Process Teacher CertificateEC 6, Texas. Expires June 2016 Bilingual EducationEC-6 Endorsement, Texas. Expires June 2016 Administrative and Leadership Experience

Instructional Technology Specialist, Britain Elementary, Irving ISD, Irving, TX 2013-present - Assist in lesson planning for effective implementation of curriculum to ensure that digital

resources are used in all campus classrooms

- Facilitate PLC meetings to build relationships, plan lessons, and provide training and guidance for instructional best practices with digital integration

- Work with all classroom teachers to differentiate lessons with digital technology for all SPED, ELL, and at-risk students

- Model or co-teach the use of digital resources in the classroom to improve teaching and

learning - Provide sustained, in-depth professional development for campus and district staff

- Make continuous improvements in key processes, techniques, and procedures related to digital resources

Grade Level Chair, Britain Elementary, Irving ISD, Irving, TX 2014-2015 Grade Level Chair, Lee Elementary, Irving ISD, Irving, TX 2012-2013

- Provide general information, administrative updates, and serve as a resource for a team of 5

new teachers to the elementary campus - Answer questions on instructional delivery, procedures, and school and district policies

- Provide key updates to administrators on the overall performance of the team and address any issues or concerns that the team experienced

Teaching Experience

Bilingual Teacher, Lee Elementary, Irving ISD, Irving, TX 2011-2013 - Develop and implement lesson plans for a 50/50 Bilingual curriculum program - Present the subject matter in a self-contained classroom according to state, district, and

campus guidelines - Scaffold instruction to meet the needs of SPED and ELL students

- Integrate technology to strengthen and enhance the teaching and learning process - Implemented an internal flipped classroom methodology for instructional delivery - Selected to attend the 2013 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teacher Academy

- Served as the sponsor for the elementary Student Council - Served as the coach for the elementary Geography Bee Club

- Served on the Campus Improvement Committee

Bilingual Teacher, Keyes Elementary, Irving ISD, Irving, TX 2010-2011

- Develop and implement lesson plans for a 50/50 Bilingual curriculum program - Present the subject matter in a self-contained classroom according to state, district, and

campus guidelines - Scaffold instruction to meet the needs of SPED and ELL students - Integrate technology to strengthen and enhance the teaching and learning process

- Served as the sponsor for the elementary Student Council - Served as the coach for the elementary Geography Bee Club

Presentations

February 2015. Building a Language Rich Classroom with Technology. Presentation at the 2015

TCEA Conference, Austin, Texas.

January 2015. Using Nearpod to Assist English Language Learners. Presentation at the SMILE Conference, Cochise County, Arizona.

October 2014. Building a Language Rich Classroom with Technology. Presentation at the TCEA 2014 Emerge Conference, Carrollton, Texas.

October 2014. Formative Assessment with Nearpod. Presentation at EdCamp Dallas 2014, Wylie, Texas.

August 2014. Crossfit Comprehension. Presentation at the 2014 Irving ISD Summer Learning

Institute, Irving, Texas July 2014. Bridging the Language Barrier with Technology. Presentation at the 2014 Podstock

Conference, Wichita, Kansas

June 2014. Bridging the Language Barrier with Technology. Presentation at the 2014 Ipadpalooza Conference, Austin, Texas

April 2014. Essential Google Apps. Presentation at the 2014 Irving ISD Playdate, Irving, Texas

August 2013. Overcoming Obstacles to Technology Integration. Presentation at the 2013 Irving ISD Summer Learning Institute, Irving, Texas

August 2013. Using Google Forms to Lead Data Driven Conversations. Presentation at the 2013 Irving ISD Summer Learning Institute, Irving, Texas Professional Affiliations

Association of Texas Professional Educators - Member

Texas Computer Education Association - Member Western Governors University Texas Chancellors Club - Member