Carmen J. Franco
Teacher
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Education Instructor dedicated to strengthening student knowledge, skills and judgment using innovative tools and responsive learning strategies. Actively evaluates student engagement and progress to evolve lesson plans and boost classroom productivity. Pushes technology-centered teaching methods to promote lesson interaction and inspire drive for independent learning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Adult Education Teacher
Adult Education CCSD
HENDERSON, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over hundreds students to promote effective, tailored learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Henderson, NV
08.2006 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
University Professor
Interamerican University
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
08.1990 - 05.2005
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Bayamon Central University
Puerto Rico 08.1990 - 08.1994
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Phoenix University
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 08.1996 - 08.1997
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Interamerican University
Bayamon, Puerto Rico 08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Sierra Nevada University
Henderson 08.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
ESL teaching methods
Motivational techniques
Innovative program development
Skills assessments
American Association of University Professors
Adult Education
Training coordination
Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Adult Education Teacher
Adult Education CCSD
09.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Sierra Nevada University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2006 - Current
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Interamerican University
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Phoenix University
08.1996 - 08.1997
University Professor
Interamerican University
08.1990 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Bayamon Central University
08.1990 - 08.1994