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Blanca C. Vidal

Oswego,IL

Summary

Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with over 12 years of experience in a variety of classroom settings. Superior and bilingual communicational skills with proven ability to accomplish tasks using action-oriented approaches to meet common goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

East Aurora School District 131
2023.02 - Current

Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.

  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.

Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant

Oswego School District 308
2020.09 - 2023.01


  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.

High School Honors Spanish Teacher.

Plainfield East High School District 202
2017.08 - 2019.06
  • Planned and taught Spanish in alignment with the high school curricular objectives
  • Evaluated and reported for all students in classes
  • Taught Spanish 2 and above levels for 4 different classrooms
  • RFL: Teaching license expired
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.

Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher

West Aurora School District 129
2015.01 - 2017.06
  • Delivered content in English and Spanish, helping students develop and strengthen their skills in both
  • Instrumental in preventing Spanish speaking students from falling behind in their general education
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games, and lessons.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.

Bilingual Teachers Assistant

Indian Prairie School District 204
2010.08 - 2015.12
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep them informed.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Spanish

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
04.2025

BBA - International Business

University of Santiago De Cali. Colombia- GPA 3.77
Diploma Transcripts Equivalent At ECE Wi. U.S.
11.2000

Skills

  • English as a Second Language Teacher K-12
  • Spanish Teacher High School
  • Bilingual Teacher K-12

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

East Aurora School District 131
2023.02 - Current

Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant

Oswego School District 308
2020.09 - 2023.01

High School Honors Spanish Teacher.

Plainfield East High School District 202
2017.08 - 2019.06

Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher

West Aurora School District 129
2015.01 - 2017.06

Bilingual Teachers Assistant

Indian Prairie School District 204
2010.08 - 2015.12

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Spanish

National Louis University

BBA - International Business

University of Santiago De Cali. Colombia- GPA 3.77
Blanca C. Vidal