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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
500 Tomcat Ln, Aurora, Il, 60505
02.2023 - 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
1525 Harvey Rd, Oswego, Il, 60543
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.

High School Honors Spanish Teacher.

Plainfield East High School District 202
12001 Naperville Rd, Plainfield, Il, 60585
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • 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
1201 W New York St, Aurora, Il,60506
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • 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
Naperville, IL
08.2010 - 12.2015
  • 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
02.2023 - Current

Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant

Oswego School District 308
09.2020 - 01.2023

High School Honors Spanish Teacher.

Plainfield East High School District 202
08.2017 - 06.2019

Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher

West Aurora School District 129
01.2015 - 06.2017

Bilingual Teachers Assistant

Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2010 - 12.2015

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Spanish

National Louis University

BBA - International Business

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