Brenda Poton
Salem,OR
Summary
Dynamic bilingual educator with a proven track record at Salem-Keizer School District, enhancing academic performance and cultural understanding through innovative teaching strategies and technology integration. Expert in classroom management and Spanish/English fluency, I excel in peer collaboration and have significantly improved student participation and self-regulation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Salem_Keizer School District
01.2009 - Current
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in both general education growth and Spanish/English fluency.
New Teacher Mentor
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing student learning experiences.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to guide lesson planning and adjust teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
- Tailored instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed acadically.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional strategies, improving their teaching effectiveness.
Bilingual Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students by incorporating diverse texts and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR12.2008
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Peer Collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Multilingual Education
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Spanish/English Fluency
Timeline
New Teacher Mentor
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
Bilingual Teacher
Salem_Keizer School District
01.2009 - Current
Bilingual Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
01.2009 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Western Oregon University
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