Ofelia Paz Giron
PROFESSION AL SUMMARY
Dedicated K-5 Educator with a Master’s in Educational Leadership and 8+ years of global
experience. Expert in cultivating a growth mindset and transitioning traditional math curricula into
inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences for students. I specialize in breaking down complex
concepts into engaging student-led projects. Eager to bring this cross-cultural, analytical approach
to STEM instruction at any institution.
EXPERIENCE
Elementary Mathematics Teacher — Sept 2022 - May 2025
Walzem Elementary School, San Antonio, TX
- Guided 60 students in 3rd & 4th grade across 3 bilingual math classes daily
- Developed and executed lesson plans/presentations
- Prepared students for state examination
English & Spanish Teacher — Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
Chung Jen Junior College of Nursing, Taiwan
- Instructed sophomore English/Spanish college course
- Orchestrated Cultural Exchange Events
Elementary Teacher — Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
Shiuan-Shin Elementary School, Taiwan
- Instructed English language classes to 1st and 6th grade students
Assistant Professor— Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
- Assisted college level research course titled “Educational Leadership & Change”
English Teacher — Mar 2017 - Aug 2020
Defense University of Honduras, Honduras
- Instructed English language I-VI level courses in a military nursing bachelor’s program
Intermediate School Teacher — May 2016 - Aug 2021
Guia Tecnica No.8 Jose Trinidad Reyes, Honduras
- Instructed 7th, 8th, & 9th grade English & Social Science courses.
EDUCATION
Masters in Educational Leadership & Management Development — 2022
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Bachelor in English Language Teaching —2015
National Pedagogical University, Honduras
SKILLS
- Instructional: Strong classroom management abilities, lesson planning, inquiry based learning, &
hands on instruction. Exceptional experience with instructional tech including Google
Classrooms, Pear Deck, & SMART boards.
- Communication: Bilingual English & Spanish