Belmary Tamayo
North Providence,Rhode Island
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Bilingual Spanish Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish to foreign nationals. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in native language and explained concepts clearly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Nathanael Greene Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2024
- Created and graded comprehensive tests and assignments to assess student progress, resulting in 15% increase in average test scores and 20% improvement in assignment completion rates.
- Developed and implemented dynamic Spanish language curriculum that catered to students of various ages and levels, resulting in 25% increase in student engagement and 10% improvement in overall language proficiency.
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students..
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Student Teacher
Tolman High School
09.2010 - 06.2024
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed engaging and interactive lesson plans that incorporated multimedia resources and real-life scenarios, resulting in 20% increase in student participation and active learning.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Spanish Interpreter
Pawtucket School Department
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
Certified Teacher Assistant
St. Mary's Home For Children
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Education
Master of Arts - ESL And Bilingual Education
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, United States12.2021
Teacher Certification Program - Teacher Certification Program
Providence College
Providence, RI06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Antioquia , Colombia
Medellin, Colombia 09.2009
Skills
- Knowledge of effective language learning strategies
- Ability to increase student engagement
- Ability to improve language proficiency
- Ability to increase student confidence and motivation
- Ability to foster self-directed learning and independent study habits
- Ability to increase student participation and active learning
- Ability to foster strong partnerships with parents
- Ability to create supportive learning environment
- Student needs assessment
- Cultural immersion
- Cultural Awareness
- Writing instruction
- Classroom Management
Spanish
Spanish - Native/Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Nathanael Greene Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Tolman High School
09.2010 - 06.2024
Spanish Interpreter
Pawtucket School Department
01.2009 - 07.2009
Certified Teacher Assistant
St. Mary's Home For Children
11.2006 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - ESL And Bilingual Education
University of Texas Permian Basin
Teacher Certification Program - Teacher Certification Program
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Antioquia , Colombia
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