Bybyana Arias
Woodbridge
Summary
Skilled educator with a strong background in language instruction. Known for my adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles. Provide interactive teaching methods to maintain student interest and facilitate language acquisition. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques to create a positive and productive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Kreyco, (Formerly the Language Learning Network)
Rutherford, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities as it pertains to the Spanish language.
- Create and grade various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects.
- Tracked and evaluated student academic progress.
- Lead parent-teacher meetings and conferences.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors.
- Created a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Helped students improve study methods and habits.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to facilitate immersive learning experiences for diverse learners.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student language acquisition and retention.
Account Executive
Choice Home Warranty
Edison, NJ
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Make more than 250 outbound calls per day.
- Receive inbound calls answering Realtors questions and setting their clients up with a home warranty.
- Engage members by reviewing the website and highlighting the benefits of a home warranty policy.
- Assess the Realtors needs over the phone to determine the most appropriate policy for their clients home.
- Produce 50K-100K a month in sales.
Sales Consultant/Telemarketer
Life Station
Union, NJ
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Make more than 100 outbound calls per day to customers who requested information.
- Receive 200 inbound calls answering customers questions.
- Conduct a needs analysis survey over the phone to determine most appropriate medical alert system.
- Engage members by reviewing website and highlighting the benefits and features of the product.
Lead Life Skills Educator
Partners in Prevention
Secaucus, NJ
09.2011 - 06.2017
- Provide life skills, drug prevention, and anti-bullying instruction for children in grades K-12 in the Hudson county public school system.
- Implemented comprehensive lesson plans aligned with NJ standards for personal health, emotional wellness, and community safety.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Responsible for the coordination and implementation of all the community safety education classes in the Jersey City and Hoboken public school district.
- Organized and lead activities designed to promote mental and social development such as games and storytelling.
- Lead the after school child-parent relationship programs such as the Strengthening Families Program.
- Presented drug prevention and community safety education workshops for parents and community groups.
- Developed and maintained cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in community safety classes, particularly drug prevention instruction.
- Prepared and distribute drug prevention education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, alcohol and other drugs that are of concern to the schools and Communities.
- Maintained databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health and community safety drug prevention education programs.
- Facilitated workshops focused on conflict resolution, communication, and decision-making strategies.
- Developed and implemented life skills curriculum to enhance student engagement and personal growth.
- Mentored students individually to improve self-esteem and goal-setting abilities.
- Assessed student progress through evaluations and adapted strategies for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create supportive learning environments tailored to diverse needs.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and improving program delivery effectiveness.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate participant progress, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University
05.2011
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Time Management
- Native Spanish fluency
- Cultural immersion
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
- Cultural awareness
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson planning
- Language immersion techniques
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
CEAS K-6
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Kreyco, (Formerly the Language Learning Network)
01.2023 - Current
Account Executive
Choice Home Warranty
09.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Consultant/Telemarketer
Life Station
09.2017 - 09.2019
Lead Life Skills Educator
Partners in Prevention
09.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University