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Extracurricular Courses
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Ana Maria Santana

Winchendon,MA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lowell High School, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in special education and parent-teacher communication, I excel in adapting lessons to diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and academic success. Committed to teamwork and proactive problem-solving, I inspire students to reach their full potential.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute Teacher – Portuguese Teacher

Lowell High School
Lowell, MA
02.2025 - Current
  • Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom;
  • Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives;
  • Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects;
  • Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students;
  • Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths;
  • Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects;
  • Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention;
  • Tracking and evaluating student academic progress;
  • Leading parent-teacher meetings;
  • Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors;
  • Managing student behavior;
  • Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment;
  • Communicating regularly with parents;
  • Helping students improve study methods and habits;
  • Administering tests to evaluate students’ progress.

Health Paraprofessional

James S. Daley School
Lowell, MA
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Assist classroom teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities;
  • Assist the teacher with classroom routines such as snack, washing dishes, cleaning up, taking to the bathroom, and similar activities;
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children and performing such other tasks and assume responsibilities as assigned by building principal.

ESL - Instructor

City of Lowell District - LPSD
Lowell, MA
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Follow lesson plans developed for Family Leadership Institute;
  • Create a positive environment for student learning and involvement;
  • Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety;
  • Use appropriate instruction techniques;
  • Make learning goals clear to students;
  • Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.

Substitute Teacher

City of Lowell District - LPSD
Lowell, MA
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Follow lesson plans provide by the regular teacher;
  • Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation;
  • Minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment;
  • Supervise students in and out of the school, including in the halls, on the playground, and in the cafeteria;
  • Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of an individual student.

Education

Specialization in Digital Media -

UESA
Rio De Janeiro, Br
01.2012

Bachelor's Degree of Library Science and Documentation -

UFF
Rio de Janeiro, Br
01.2010

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Multi-task
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem solving
  • Proactiveness
  • Creativity
  • Special education
  • Understanding diversity
  • Parent-teacher communication

Languages

Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Extracurricular Courses

  • Accounting, MCC (Middlesex Community College)
  • English, Grammar, and Vocabulary, MCC (Middlesex Community College)
  • Introduction ESL (English as a Second Language), Alison Course

Timeline

Long Term Substitute Teacher – Portuguese Teacher

Lowell High School
02.2025 - Current

ESL - Instructor

City of Lowell District - LPSD
02.2024 - 04.2024

Health Paraprofessional

James S. Daley School
09.2022 - 02.2025

Substitute Teacher

City of Lowell District - LPSD
02.2022 - 06.2023

Specialization in Digital Media -

UESA

Bachelor's Degree of Library Science and Documentation -

UFF
Ana Maria Santana