Bilingual - Native Spanish Speaker
Darianella A. Baret
Educator. Collaborative. Servant Leader
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Supportive Team Lead with over 10 years of experience in the education field. Advocate for best practices and student achievement. Compassionate, Creative and Effective Teacher and leader with valuable experience in and outside the classroom, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and dedicated team coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
ESOL Team Lead
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, V.A
08.2021 - Current
- Provided training and leadership of 8 ESOL teachers on best practices, collaboration, family outreach and second language acquisition.
- Led a team to a new service delivery plan with 100% of implementation within the first 4 weeks.
- Facilitated professional development for teachers, leaders, and other stakeholders both in-person and virtually
- Provided leadership and consultation as the second language expert/specialist to all staff in a school.
- Analyzed data and designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
- Established open, collaborative and professional relationships with team members to raise student achievement .
- Identified gifted services for over 30 ESOL students in Prince William County .
- Developed and implemented training programs for all new ESOL teachers.
- Mentored and coached new ESOL teachers
ESOL Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Provided two effective and meaningful parent outreach programs at where parents evolve from the role of learners to the role of decision makers and advocate in their children's education.
- Increased, accelerate learning and acquisition of English for English language learners (ELLs) by 80% in academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for LEP students to achieve passing classroom expectations.
- Knowledge of second language acquisition and acculturation processes, research, legal requirements, program models, methodological approaches, techniques for teaching English, reading, and content to second language learners.
- Provided appropriate assessments for program placement and monitoring student achievement, and administrative procedures in implementing a formal ESOL program that is in compliance with all laws regarding requirements for limited English proficient (LEP) students and parents.
- Provided cross-cultural information about American school system and being a student in the American school for LEP students.
- Served as a liaison between ESOL student, his/her family and the school, especially with respect to cultural and language differences, and provides cross-cultural information to all parties that foster positive relationships.
- Made recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments whether within the School Division or state by convening a LEP Review Committee and communicating those recommendations to parents and staff.
- Provided content-based, sheltered ESOL appropriate instruction to designated ELP level LEP students and is knowledgeable of instructional delivery models (flexible grouping, pull-out, inclusion, or co-teaching) most appropriate for ELP level of students and realities of school's staffing.
- Worked with average of 45 students per class
Coordinator and Leadership Developer
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Member and representative of ESOL educators in School Leadership Team.
- Parent As Partner and Community Outreach Coordinator: Facilitated and conducted workshops to increase parent involvement by 50% in school and community. Assisted parents of English language learners in overcoming language and cultural barriers that may prevent them from participating fully in their children's educational experience.
- Family Outreach: created lesson plans for Virginia Department of Education, for parents and families to utilize during school shut down in March 2020.
- Culturally Responsive Coordinator: responsible for training, and delivering professional development school-based.
- Crisis Management Coordinator: Created and conducted crisis management workshops for all school staff.
- School Improvement Plan Coordinator: Developed collaborative and strategic school improvement plan with school leadership team.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses to increase community and school collaborations.
Spanish Translator
Independent Contractor
Woodbridge, VA
01.2018 - Current
- Native Spanish Speaker.
- Translated and acculturated over 50 documents of content including literacy and educational materials.
- Read through and listen to material in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context of that material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to preserve original meaning.
- Translated and adapted social messaging, online content and marketing collateral.
- Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
Curriculum Developer
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Create a standards-based curriculum for English Learner Newcomer students at the elementary level.
- Designed curriculum units of instruction to be aligned with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Language Arts Standards of Learning (SOLs).
- Created resources for curriculum development include PWCS Standards-based Units of Study with the complementary Board-approved texts; PWCS unit plan templates, and materials from VDOE Standards of Learning, PWCS Pacing Guide, PWCS Curriculum Framework, WIDA Consortium’s English Language Proficiency Standards and Resource Guide 2007 Edition, WIDA Consortium’s 2012 Amplification of The English Language Development Standards.
- Designed delivery of print and web-based- CANVAS- units and resources.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for English Language Learners.
Educational Columnist, volunteer
Lake Ridge Today Magazine
Woodbridge, VA
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Contributed over 30 monthly educational articles for parents with tips and resources to support literacy at home.
- Collaborated with community magazine to boost outreach and highlight educational successes within the community.
Teacher Mentor
Catapult Learning
Woodbridge, VA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported new teachers in locating research-based strategies that will support student achievement.
- Assisted in developing goals and tracking progress.
- Provided continuous instructional support.
- Utilized rubric-based teacher and/or leadership observation and feedback.
Title I Reading Teacher
Catapult Learning
Woodbridge, VA
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided over 15 school based reading and/or writing parent workshops.
- Delivered instructional models and strategies in readiness, reading, and writing skills to students through utilization of differentiated materials and educational strategies.
- Developed engaging and technology-based lesson plans for small group reading that provide differentiation and ongoing assessment.
- Created positive classroom environment which supports engaged student learning.
- Administered diagnostic assessments, interpreted data, and created educational plan for each student.
- Maintained regular communication with classroom teachers of Title I students.
- Encouraged partnerships and regular communication with parents for their child's academic success.
- Implemented programs according to Virginia Title I regulations, Catapult Learning procedures and policies, and contract requirements.
- Established and maintained student forms and files as required by Catapult Learning and/or federal regulations.
- Attended researched-based professional development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Center City Public Charter School
Washington D.C, D.C
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Maintained discipline according to Responsive Classroom Model and/or similar positive reinforcement models.
- Planned and instructed Spanish lessons.
- Served as translator during conferences and meetings for Spanish native speaking parents.
- Translated school documents from English to Spanish.
- Implemented academic, social, or behavioral interventions and accommodations for individual students.
- Planed, prepared and participated in all activities with children to create a successful learning experience.
- Collaborated with support teachers daily and marked appropriate reports regarding student progress and assignments.
- Attended and participated in staff development and training sessions.
First Grade Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
Bronx, New York
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Taught academic, social, and motor skills to elementary school students.
- Prepared objectives, outlines for courses of study and assisted in developing curriculum.
- Planed and instructed each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
- Utilized multiple teaching methods that included visual, kinesthetic, and auditory materials to reinforce or simplify complex concepts.
- Counseled students when adjustment and academic problems arose and met with parents.
- Prepared, administered, and corrected test; kept attendance and grade records.
- Held parent and teacher conferences on a regular basis to promote participation in the educational process, reinforce education in the home, and boost students' self-confidence and self-esteem.
Education
M.Ed Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 04.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Prek-6
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 11.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Middle And High School Education
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY 08.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Mentor and Coach
Staff education and training
Critical Thinking
Coordinator
ESL- English as Second Language
Curriculum Development
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Instructional Leader
Certification
Postgraduate Virginia Professional License
Administration and Supervision Prek-12 expected date Winter, 2022
Elementary Education Prek-6
Spanish PreK-12
English As A Second Language PreK-12
Quote
Be The Change
Timeline
ESOL Team Lead
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Curriculum Developer
Prince William County Public Schools
06.2020 - 07.2021
M.Ed Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
Liberty University
04.2020 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Coordinator and Leadership Developer
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Teacher Mentor
Catapult Learning
08.2018 - 01.2019
Spanish Translator
Independent Contractor
01.2018 - Current
Educational Columnist, volunteer
Lake Ridge Today Magazine
03.2017 - 06.2020
Title I Reading Teacher
Catapult Learning
08.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Prek-6
Liberty University
11.2009 - 04.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Center City Public Charter School
08.2009 - 07.2010
First Grade Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
01.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Middle And High School Education
CUNY Lehman College
08.2004 - 05.2009
Volunteer
- Prince William County School Superintendent Representative for Special Education Advisory Council.
- Parent representative in Superintendent's Advisory Council on Instruction in Prince William County Public Schools.
- Representative for PWCS Focus Group: Phased Return To School 50/50 model in November of 2020.
- Prince William Leadership Program Alumni: Member active and collaborative network with Prince William County organizations and leaders to better serve the challenges of our community.
References
Available Upon Request
Volunteer
- Prince William County School Superintendent Representative for Special Education Advisory Council.
- Parent representative in Superintendent's Advisory Council on Instruction in Prince William County Public Schools.
- Representative for PWCS Focus Group: Phased Return To School 50/50 model in November of 2020.
- Prince William Leadership Program Alumni: Member active and collaborative network with Prince William County organizations and leaders to better serve the challenges of our community.
References
Available Upon Request
Volunteer
- Prince William County School Superintendent Representative for Special Education Advisory Council.
- Parent representative in Superintendent's Advisory Council on Instruction in Prince William County Public Schools.
- Representative for PWCS Focus Group: Phased Return To School 50/50 model in November of 2020.
- Prince William Leadership Program Alumni: Member active and collaborative network with Prince William County organizations and leaders to better serve the challenges of our community.
References
Available Upon Request
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