Ana Vélez De Jesús
New London,CT
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
08.2022 - Current
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
Day Care Provider (owner)
Little Angels Academy
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts, and craft, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Teach basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them and changing their diapers.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
New London Publics School
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Provider support students and the Spanish Language- basic writing reading, speaking
- Support the curriculum
- Help the student learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Spanish Support
Learn Program Regional Multicultural Magnet School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Guided reading with small and large student groups
- Reinforcement speaking
- Comprehension reading and writing
- Collaboration with teachers (Bilingual team).
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Special Education
Learn Program
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities Include: Providing instructional support
- Modifying Materials
- Implementing behavior management plans
- Collecting data of the student and providing personal care assistance.
- Developed and implemented data-driven intervention strategies to address specific learning gaps among special education students.
Social Worker
Head Start Program
01.2000 - 01.2011
- All of the social work for five head start centers
- Collected records to include a summary of services provided, follow up plans, identified needs and intervention dates as well as future needs and trainings
- Initiated case files with first contact information and details regarding the family and the children with the needs identified and action plan
- Completed referrals to many different agencies like housing, family services, medical intervention, and other agencies depending on the needs of each family
- Counseled and provided Intervention Services for different crises such as: child abuse, domestic violence, amongst others
- Provided educational orientations and workshops on prevention services like Child Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Addictions, Domestic Violence, and others
- Selected the course study for new candidates of the Head Start Program that was used to begin the newly chosen students into the program.
Education
A
World Language Certification K-12 Spanish
Alternative Route of Certication (ARC)
450 Columbus Blvd Hartford Connecticut06.2024
Master Degree in Education with a Major in Education Leadership -
National University College
01.2016
Masters in Clinical Social Work (34 credits) -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
01.1999
Skills
Eleven years of Extensive Experience in social services; assessing and treating children and families in need Fluent in Spanish including: reading, writing and speaking Knowledgeable in Microsoft, excel, power point and data entry Effective in developing plans and helping individuals reach their goals Special organization skills, goal-oriented, proactive, and excellent at reporting Seasoned administrator Clear ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- Strong Communication Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation
References
References furnished upon request
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
08.2022 - Current
Day Care Provider (owner)
Little Angels Academy
04.2019 - 12.2020
Substitute Spanish Teacher
New London Publics School
09.2016 - 09.2018
Spanish Support
Learn Program Regional Multicultural Magnet School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Special Education
Learn Program
01.2012 - 01.2013
Social Worker
Head Start Program
01.2000 - 01.2011
A
World Language Certification K-12 Spanish
Alternative Route of Certication (ARC)
Master Degree in Education with a Major in Education Leadership -
National University College
Masters in Clinical Social Work (34 credits) -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
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