Asucena Puente
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic kindergarten dual language teacher with expertise in bilingual lesson planning and effective classroom management. Proven ability to implement student assessment techniques that enhance learning outcomes. Committed to creating positive learning environments that boost student engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
FWISD
Fort Worth
08.2011 - Current
- Developed and executed a daily dual language curriculum for immersive student experiences.
- Designed engaging bilingual lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and fostered student engagement.
- Utilized technology tools for interactive learning experiences in English and Spanish.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that promoted a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers on dual language instructional techniques and best practices.
- Facilitated guided reading sessions to improve student comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.
- Fostered language skills through traditional poetry, nursery rhymes, and riddles.
- Improved reading independence using sensory lessons focused on phonemic awareness and decoding strategies.
- Assessed student performance through formal tests, quizzes, and observations.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress and highlight areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12-2005
Skills
- Bilingual lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Assessment techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning differentiation
- Tech integration
- Common core standards
- Reading strategies
- Writing instruction
- Phonics instruction
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Social-emotional learning
- Team collaboration
- Faculty collaboration
- Mentoring colleagues
- Evaluation strategies
- Documentation and record keeping
- Creativity in teaching
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Collaborative learning
- Growth mindset
- Evaluation strategies
- differentiated instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
FWISD
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
Texas Wesleyan University