Alejandra Soto
Suisun City ,CA
Summary
Skilled English as a second language teacher with a Preliminary Adult Education Teaching Credential with 4 years of experience as an elementary instructional assistant and Adult Education ESl Tutor. Experienced in substitute teaching children from k-8 grade with diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Seeking the position of ESL Adult Education Teacher at Napa Valley Adult Educaton. Excelled in elementary school small reading group instruction, technology workshops, ESL tutoring, and citizenship preparation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Napa Valley Adult Education
10.2022 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborate with program team to develop and upgrade these practices through individual, department and school-wide trainings, meetings and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Employ a variety of appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, differentiated instruction
- Support standardized testing such as: CASAS and English Literacy Civics testing and collaborative group activities to build community
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Preform day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives for classes of 38 students.
- Supervise lunchroom and recess activities
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
ESL Tutor
Napa Valley Adult Education
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Provided in-person and online instructional support to beginning literacy, beginning low/ high, intermediate ESL classes, and technology workshops
- Increased number of students passing their citizenship interview exam for total of 10 new citizens during semester course
- Participated in professional development activities to improve Burlington English, CASAS, and EL Civics student outcomes
- Proctored and scheduled CASAS English and math placement online assessments for Adult students during semester period
Instructional Assistant
Napa Valley Unified School District
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Delivered reading intervention instruction to groups of 6 utilizing (SIPPS) Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words
- Administered reading and writing ELPAC assessments for grades 3-5 for 2 years
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Oversaw groups of students during recess and lunch time, maintaining optimal safety and security
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Napa Valley College
Napa, California 05.2016
Skills
- Lesson planning, classroom management, and ESL instruction
- Curriculum delivery: Pearson Connect: Future Intro and Standout Level 1 and 2
- Digital Tools: Google apps, clever, Burlington English, and technology literacy instruction (email and Google)
- SIPPS small reading group instruction and testing
- Administering CASAS, EL Civics, and ELPAC assessments
- ESL Program roster maintenance
Certification
- 30- Day Substitute Teaching Permit
- Preliminary Adult Education Credential
- Child and Family Studies-Assistant: Local Certificate
- Child and Family Studies-Associate Teacher: Certificate of Achievement
- Mandated Reporter Certificate
- CPR infant, child, and adult certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Napa Valley Adult Education
10.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
ESL Tutor
Napa Valley Adult Education
11.2019 - 09.2022
Instructional Assistant
Napa Valley Unified School District
10.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Sonoma State University
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Napa Valley College
- 30- Day Substitute Teaching Permit
- Preliminary Adult Education Credential
- Child and Family Studies-Assistant: Local Certificate
- Child and Family Studies-Associate Teacher: Certificate of Achievement
- Mandated Reporter Certificate
- CPR infant, child, and adult certification
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