Benita villarreal
Garden City
Summary
Dynamic educator from USD 457 Garden City Public Schools, adept in conflict resolution and leveraging technology to enhance learning. Excelled in fostering student engagement and promoting critical thinking, evidenced by significant academic progress. Skilled in bilingual instruction (Spanish/English), ensuring inclusive and culturally sensitive environments. Collaborated effectively with faculty to integrate multidisciplinary lessons.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
Garden City
01.1998 - 05.2020
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction / Administrator
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Kinesthetic learning
- Student engagement
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Effective listening
- Learning strategies
- Faculty collaboration
- Behavior management
- Cultural sensitivity
- FLUENT IN Spanish and English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
01.1998 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction / Administrator
Emporia State University
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