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Amanda Alvarez

Cape Coral

Summary

Accomplished educator with experience at the School District Of Lee County, specializing in phonics instruction and fostering positive reinforcement. Successfully mentored new teachers and enhanced literacy development, improving student performance by 20%. Strong advocate for community involvement and parent-teacher communication, promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

School District Of Lee County
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices, resources, and guidance based on personal experience in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.

ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Lang)

School District Of Lee County
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Enhanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences focused on best practices in English language teaching methodologies.
  • Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective ESOL instructional strategies to ensure their success within the school community.
  • Supported the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.

Education

Education

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
10-2021

Skills

  • Phonics instruction
  • Health and safety
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Interactive learning
  • Anti-bullying strategies
  • Child development
  • Community involvement
  • Writing instruction
  • Individualized learning
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Literacy development
  • Reading comprehension strategies

Certification

ESOL Endorsement

Reading Endorsement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

School District Of Lee County
10.2021 - Current

ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Lang)

School District Of Lee County
08.2019 - 10.2021

Education

Florida SouthWestern State College

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