Ana Luz Alanis
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate High School Teacher with 7 years of teaching experience. Manages classrooms of up to 27 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Spanish Teacher
Chicago Tech Academy
11.2022 - Current
- Teach Spanish to a case load of 105 Students: 11-12th grade
- Provide high-quality language lesson development and delivery
- Participate in ongoing planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels
Catechist
St. Teresa of Avila
09.2015 - 10.2024
- Educate 3 to 5 year olds on religious education with everyday life activities in a Montessori based classroom
- Teach Biblical stories through visual aids and demonstrations
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
Special Education Assistant II
McPherson Elementary School- CPS
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Assist the certified teacher with instruction, classroom management, modification of curriculum and running small group lessons
- Establish and maintain open communication with parents and other staff and specialists including bilingual families
- Maintain a safe classroom working environment
Print Production Specialist
Office Max- Impress
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Took customers' printing orders, produced and packaged orders in a timely fashion
- Provided excellent customer satisfaction
- Used and maintained various printers and finishing equipment
SPRED Catechist
St. Teresa of Avila
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Provide faith formation to teenagers with developmental disabilities and/or learning problems in a Montessori based classroom
- Assist students in daily tasks and activities while teaching
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mild to Moderate
Western Governors University
05-2026
General Education Core Curriculum - undefined
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL08.2019
Child Development Pre-School Education Basic Certificate - undefined
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL04.2019
Child Development Pre-School Education Advanced Certificate - undefined
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL04.2019
Associates in Science - undefined
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL04.2017
Associates in Arts - undefined
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL08.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Working in a fast pace environment
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Alternative learning methods
- Project-based learning
Certification
- CPR Certified, Chicago Public Schools, 05/01/20
- Short Term Substitute Teaching License (STS), Illinois State Board of Education, 06/30/2029
- ODLSS Safety Care (De-escalation), Chicago Public Schools, 05/01/22
- Illinois Training for Mandated Reporters, Chicago Public Schools, 08/01/22
- Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), Illinois State Board of Education, 06/30/2029
- 3-6-Year-Old Certified Montessori Catechist, The Association of the Catechist of the Good Shepherd, 08/01/22
- Virtus- Protecting God's Children, Archdiocese of Chicago, 05/01/20
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Spanish Teacher
Chicago Tech Academy
11.2022 - Current
Special Education Assistant II
McPherson Elementary School- CPS
09.2018 - 11.2022
SPRED Catechist
St. Teresa of Avila
02.2018 - 05.2018
Catechist
St. Teresa of Avila
09.2015 - 10.2024
Print Production Specialist
Office Max- Impress
06.2014 - 03.2020
General Education Core Curriculum - undefined
Harold Washington College
Child Development Pre-School Education Basic Certificate - undefined
Harold Washington College
Child Development Pre-School Education Advanced Certificate - undefined
Harold Washington College
Associates in Science - undefined
Harold Washington College
Associates in Arts - undefined
Harold Washington College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mild to Moderate
Western Governors University
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