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María Guadalupe Barroso Cabrera

Elementary Teacher
San Francisco, CA,USA

Summary

Accomplished bilingual elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Interested in building positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Experience with establishing and enforcing rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions as well as with organizing classroom supplies and space to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs. Ample experience teaching English as a Second Language to Spanish-speaking students.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Cleveland Elementary School SFUSD
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - Current
  • Grade taught: 2nd grade
  • Climate Committee Member
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Taught activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Manzanita Community, School, OUSD
Oakland, CA
08.2007 - 06.2019
  • Grades taught: Kinder, 1st , 2nd and combination 2nd -3rd grades
  • ELAC member
  • Bilingual Committee Member
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

English Teacher and Head of English Department

Miguel De Cervantes High School
Móstoles, Comunidad De Madrid
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Grades equivalent to 7th , 8th and 12th
  • Responsible for the coordination of the English Department and curriculum development of English as a Second Language.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Prescott and Webster, Elementary Schools, OUSD
Oakland, CA
08.2003 - 06.2006
  • Grades taught: Kinder and 2nd grades
  • School event translator at Prescott Elementary School.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

English Teacher and Head Librarian

Miguel De Cervantes High School
Móstoles, Comunidad De Madrid
09.2002 - 06.2003
  • Grades equivalent to 10th and 12th
  • Organized and ran school library.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Hawthorne Elementary, School, OUSD
Oakland, CA
09.2001 - 06.2002
  • 2nd grade.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.

English Teacher

Valle Del Guadarrama High School
Móstoles, Comunidad De Madrid, Spain
10.1999 - 09.2001
  • Grades equivalent to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Elementary Teacher

Hondo Valley Public District
Hondo, NM
08.1998 - 06.1999
  • 4th grade multiple subject teacher
  • 3rd and 5th grades Spanish as a Second Language teacher
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

English Teacher

Valle Del Guadarrama High School
Móstoles, Comunidad De Madrid
10.1992 - 08.1998
  • Grades equivalent to 9th , 10th , 11th and 12th
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.

English Teacher

Pozuelo III
Pozuelo De Alarcón, Comunidad De Madrid, Spain
10.1991 - 09.1992
  • Grades equivalent to 9th and 10th grades
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

English Teacher

Las Rozas I High School
Las Rozas, Comunidad De Madrid, Spain
10.1990 - 09.1991

Grades equivalent to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade

  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

English Teacher

El Cañaveral High School
Madrid
10.1989 - 09.1990
  • Grades equivalent to 9th, 10th ,11th and 12th
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

English Teacher

Centro Español De Nuevas Profesiones
Madrid
09.1988 - 07.1989
  • English as a Second Language for Advertising, Public Relations, and Antique Dealing students
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

Spanish Teacher's Assistant

Plumstead Manor School
London
09.1987 - 07.1988
  • Grades equivalent to 9th , 10th , 11th and 12th
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.

English Elementary Teacher

Inmaculada Concepción School For The Blind
Madrid, Spain
12.1986 - 06.1987
  • Grades equivalent to 6th, 7th and 8th
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.

Education

CSET Spanish Tests
San Francisco, CA
2017

French and Italian language courses - Foreign Languages Education

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2013

Professional Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Commission On Teacher Credentialing
California
2006

Italian Certification - Foreign Languages Education

Escuela Oficial De Idiomas
Madrid, Spain
2000

English Certification - Foreign Languages Education

Escuela Oficial De Idiomas
Madrid, Spain
1999

Computer And Internet Courses - Computer And Information Sciences

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
1999

Course in Teaching and Learning English - Foreign Language Teacher Education

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1996

Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude -

Universidad Complutense De Madrid
Madrid, Spain
1988

Certificate of Proficiency in English - Foreign Languages Education

University of Cambrigde
Cambrigde, United Kingdom
1988

Bachelor’s Degree - English Philology

Universidad Complutense De Madrid
Madrid, Spain
1988

Skills

  • Elementary education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Standardized tests
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness

Timeline

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Cleveland Elementary School SFUSD
08.2019 - Current

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Manzanita Community, School, OUSD
08.2007 - 06.2019

English Teacher and Head of English Department

Miguel De Cervantes High School
09.2006 - 06.2007

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Prescott and Webster, Elementary Schools, OUSD
08.2003 - 06.2006

English Teacher and Head Librarian

Miguel De Cervantes High School
09.2002 - 06.2003

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Hawthorne Elementary, School, OUSD
09.2001 - 06.2002

English Teacher

Valle Del Guadarrama High School
10.1999 - 09.2001

Elementary Teacher

Hondo Valley Public District
08.1998 - 06.1999

English Teacher

Valle Del Guadarrama High School
10.1992 - 08.1998

English Teacher

Pozuelo III
10.1991 - 09.1992

English Teacher

Las Rozas I High School
10.1990 - 09.1991

English Teacher

El Cañaveral High School
10.1989 - 09.1990

English Teacher

Centro Español De Nuevas Profesiones
09.1988 - 07.1989

Spanish Teacher's Assistant

Plumstead Manor School
09.1987 - 07.1988

English Elementary Teacher

Inmaculada Concepción School For The Blind
12.1986 - 06.1987

CSET Spanish Tests

French and Italian language courses - Foreign Languages Education

City College of San Francisco

Professional Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Commission On Teacher Credentialing

Italian Certification - Foreign Languages Education

Escuela Oficial De Idiomas

English Certification - Foreign Languages Education

Escuela Oficial De Idiomas

Computer And Internet Courses - Computer And Information Sciences

Eastern New Mexico University

Course in Teaching and Learning English - Foreign Language Teacher Education

University of Edinburgh

Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude -

Universidad Complutense De Madrid

Certificate of Proficiency in English - Foreign Languages Education

University of Cambrigde

Bachelor’s Degree - English Philology

Universidad Complutense De Madrid
María Guadalupe Barroso CabreraElementary Teacher