Monica Ruth Silva

402 Jennifer Ct., Harlingen, Texas, 78550

956-456-9316
monica.silva@hcisd.org or ciamoni@sbcglobal.net

Philosophy of Education

As an educator, I believe that all children, teenagers and young adults can learn despite any
obstacles they may have to overcome. I have high expectations of my students, myself and my
colleagues. I want all children to succeed in their learning and have success in their lives. I
also believe that teachers can inspire themselves and others professionally in all ways to
become an even better educator than we already are. As an educator I am always striving to be
and do better for myself and my students. That will make us lifelong learners. We must
remember that for our students to learn, we must keep learning ourselves. Our children are
our future, so we must motivate them to become active members in their learning.

Objective

To obtain a position as an assistant principal and be a part of the overall administration of the
instructional program and operations of the district at the campus level. To coordinate
assigned student activities and services through the understanding of school administrative
operations. To use my skills and expertise in the areas of teaching and building rapport with
the faculty and staff.

Education

University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas May 2017

Masters Educational Leadership
University of Mary Hardin Baylor December 1997
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice and Sociology

Certifications

Traded and Industrial Education Law Enforcement (8 12)

Special Education (EC 12)
Elementary English (1 8)
Elementary Self Contained (1 8)
Generalist (EC 4)

Experience

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) August 2015 Present

Harlingen High School South Career and Technology Education Teacher Law
Enforcement/Criminal Justice (Hawk Campus)
I am responsible for instructing career and tech students in my Law Enforcement 1 class
as it relates to law enforcement and public security.
I teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and
knowledge necessary to enter the field of law enforcement.
In a past position I also taught Principals of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
Security, Law Enforcement I, Forensics and Security Services.
I am currently the Law Enforcement Club Sponsor and Skills USA advisor.
Special Education Teacher Lee Means Elementary
 I was responsible for working with children who have disabilities.
These disabilities include cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities.
I taught in the elementary school setting this year.
I was responsible for the special education students in an inclusion setting as well as a
resource setting.
I modified traditional education curriculum to meet children's needs, ensure
appropriate accommodations are available in class and when testing occurs. I developed
an Individual Education Program (IEP) for each student.
I also managed an active special education caseload and prepare paperwork for initial,
review, transfer and annual ARD's.

Horizon Montessori Public Schools September 2014 May 2015

Special Education Teacher Harlingen Campus
I was responsible for working with children who have disabilities.
These disabilities include cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities.
I taught in the elementary school setting this year.
I was responsible for the special education students in an inclusion setting as well as a
resource setting.
I modified traditional education curriculum to meet children's needs, ensure
appropriate accommodations are available in class and when testing occurs. I developed
an Individual Education Program (IEP) for each student.
I also managed an active special education caseload and prepare paperwork for initial,
review, transfer and annual ARD's.

Jim Hogg County Independent School District August 2013 May 2014
Hebbronville Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
I was responsible for developing the intellectual and social growth of children in the
first phase of their elementary school setting.
I also provided the tools and environment that growing kindergarten students would
need to help them be successful.
I taught mathematics, language arts, reading, science and social studies.
Various curriculum resources were used.
I would plan, evaluate, and assign lessons. Letter recognition, phonics, numbers and
awareness of nature and science were also taught.

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District August 2005 July 2013

Harlingen High School Career and Technology Education Teacher Criminal Justice/Law
Enforcement (Cardinal Campus)
I was responsible for instructing career and tech students in my Law Enforcement 1
class as it relates to law enforcement and public security.
I taught academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and
knowledge necessary to enter the field of law enforcement.
I taught Principals of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Law Enforcement I,
Forensics and Security Services.
I was the Law Enforcement Club Sponsor and Skills USA advisor.
Jane W. Long Elementary First Grade Teacher
I was responsible for teaching reading and writing skills; establishing the concepts of
mathematics and science and social studies.
I communicated with students and their parents about their progress.
I used a hands-on approach to learning to help children foster their critical thinking
skills.
Crockett Elementary First Grade Teacher
I was responsible for teaching reading and writing skills; establishing the concepts of
mathematics and science and social studies.
I communicated with students and their parents about their progress.
I used a hands-on approach to learning to help children foster their critical thinking
skills.

Rio Hondo Independent School District August 1999 May 2005

Rio Hondo Elementary Pre Kindergarten Teacher
I used curriculum to develop both academic and social skills to my students in subjects
like reading, language arts, math, science and social studies.
This included Montessori learning, one-on-one and group instruction.
I used activities like games and songs to help children develop skills in areas such as
language and math
Rio Hondo Elementary First Grade Teacher
I was responsible for teaching reading and writing skills; establishing the concepts of
mathematics and science and social studies.
I communicated with students and their parents about their progress.
I used a hands-on approach to learning to help children foster their critical thinking
skills.

Leadership
First Grade Lead Teacher Rio Hondo Elementary August 2002 May 2003
Hospitality Committee Chair Rio Hondo Elementary August 2004 May 2005
UIL Coordinator Lee Means Elementary August 2014 May 2015
Jumpstart Summer School Coordinator Lee Means Elementary August 2016

Organization Memberships

Texas Industry and Vocational Association (TIVA)

Criminal Justice Educators of Texas (CJET)
Skills USA National and Texas

References

Belinda Trevino Antonio Layton Luis Solorio

belinda.trevino@hcisd.org antonio.layton@hcisd.org luis.solorio@hcisd.org
Graphic Arts Teacher Associate Principal Aquatics & Wellness Coordinator
Harlingen High School Harlingen High School South HCISD Health & Wellness Center
956-264-7299 (cell) 956-821-4077 (cell) 956-845-1884 (cell)
956-427-3600 (work) 956-427-3800 (work) 956-427-3306 (work)