Gloria Edmonds

Extensive customer service experience (over 20 years) supporting students, families, and school communities.

Proven leadership and mentoring: guided and mentored 150+ students; led classroom teams and supported department initiatives.

People and classroom management: effectively managed groups of up to 30 students across K–12 and coordinated staff substitute assignments. Strong problem-solving and collaboration: worked with counselors, administrators, and families to address academic and personal student needs and to resolve discipline and operational issues. Skilled in adapting instruction for diverse learners, including Special Education accommodations and virtual learning environments.

Art I & II Teacher - Kerrville Independent School District - Kerrville, TX

(2022-11 - 2026-03)

• Engaging and diverse lessons to build confidence for all students
• Modified lessons for ELL and 504 Students
• Designed and delivered standards-aligned art lesson plans (TEKS) for secondary students.
• Maintained clear, responsive communication with parents regarding classroom activities and student progress.
• Built a positive classroom culture to support student success and social-emotional growth.
• Modified lessons and provided individualized accommodations for Special Education students.
• Mentored over 150 students, supporting artistic, academic, and personal development.
• Active member of Art Club and TSVAB, and TAEA Member, contributing to extracurricular student engagement.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Kerrville Independent School District - Kerrville, TX

(2022-08 - 2022-11)

• Managed classrooms of up to 30 students across K–12 grade levels.
• Supported counselors and assisted students with academic and personal issues, facilitating referrals as needed.
• Coordinated daily substitute assignments for counseling and administrative positions, ensuring continuity of services.

Art Teacher - Sheppard Middle School - San Antonio, TX

(2018-12 - 2021-05)

• Taught Art I–III to 6th–8th graders using diverse media to foster creativity.
• Transitioned curriculum to virtual platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom) and maintained student engagement.
• Collaborated with Art Department leadership to refine lesson plans and classroom management strategies.

Secretary to the Assistant Principal - Claudia Taylor Ladybird Johnson High School (NEISD) - San Antonio, TX

(2015-08 - 2018-12)

• Coordinated 504 meetings and managed related documentation and follow-up.
• Fielded and directed phone inquiries, supporting families and staff with timely information.
• Handled discipline and dress code matters and administered student parking pass program.

M.Ed. - Leadership - Schreiner University (2019)

B.A. - Liberal Arts - Schreiner University (1997)