Alyssa Varacalli
Granger,IN
Summary
Patient and dedicated Ell Teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL/Secondary Spanish Teacher
Concord Junior High School
08.2017 - Current
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Developed and wrote curriculum, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Developed and presented professional development for staff.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by learners.
Spanish Teacher
Jimtown High School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Monger Elementary School
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
West Side Elementary
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
ESL Paraprofessional
Concord Junior High School
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Identified pupil needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Responsible to provide translation of course content, tutor students in course concepts in their home language, and assisted in home/school communications
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2020
Certificate - English Language Learners
Goshen College
Goshen, IN05.2019
Certificate - Transition To Teaching
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication (Journalism)
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05.2014
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in Italian
- Faculty Collaboration
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Efficient Multitasker
- Interactive Teaching
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- English Language Learners (K-12) - May 2019
- Spanish (5-12) - June 2017
- Elementary (K-6) - June 2017
Timeline
ELL/Secondary Spanish Teacher
Concord Junior High School
08.2017 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Jimtown High School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Monger Elementary School
01.2016 - 04.2016
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
West Side Elementary
09.2015 - 12.2015
ESL Paraprofessional
Concord Junior High School
12.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Bethel College
Certificate - English Language Learners
Goshen College
Certificate - Transition To Teaching
Bethel College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication (Journalism)
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Indiana University South Bend
- English Language Learners (K-12) - May 2019
- Spanish (5-12) - June 2017
- Elementary (K-6) - June 2017
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