Brittany Saavedra
Beckley,WV
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Raleigh County Schools, adept in fostering student academic growth and cultural awareness through innovative technology and Spanish fluency. Excelled in creating positive learning environments and adapting teaching methods to enhance student achievement. Skilled in Microsoft Office and effective communication, consistently promoting engagement and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Raliegh County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students with a class room of 25 students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
Elementary School Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students with classroom size of 20 students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2026
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Regents
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2008
Skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Classroom Instruction and management
- Microsoft Office
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Group Work Facilitation
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Spanish Fluency
- Adaptability to Change
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Education - permanent certificate with 10+ years expirence.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Raliegh County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Fairmont State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts - Regents
Marshall University
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