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Carolina Guzman

Dallas

Summary

A head teaching position that allows me to use my organization, comprehension, build meaningful relationships with students to help them achieve their best for the students at Uplift Education.

Spanish Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish to foreign nationals. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in native language and explained concepts clearly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.

Spanish in the community teacher - Lead teacher

UNT Dallas
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson
  • Assisted with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance
  • Taught adults U.S history for the citizenship exam

2nd Grade Bilingual Student Teacher

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw a classroom of 20 students each month, and taught all subject areas with a focus in all subjects
  • Worked closely with head classroom elementary teacher to collaborate on different approaches to improve the students learning
  • Established relationships with parents of students to identify and help struggling students, raising average grades
  • Helped students how to code-switch in their native language and English

Student Teacher

Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed and taught a classroom of 25-30 3rd graders yearly
  • Built and executed on lesson plans ranging all subject areas including science, mathematics, and Spanish
  • Introduced highly individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students
  • Created groups and activities for ELL students and ESL

Tutor

El Centro College
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Worked 1-on-1 with students struggling with learning chemistry
  • Improved chemistry students grade by 50%
  • Assisted with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Spanish

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
01.2023

Associates of Arts - Teaching Foreign Language, EC-12

El Centro College
Dallas, Texas
01.2018

Skills

  • Blackboard
  • Remote Teaching
  • Supportive Classrooms
  • Organization
  • Google Classroom
  • Classroom Management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning expertise
  • Discipline management
  • Writing instruction
  • Student records management
  • Student engagement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Classroom instruction

Awards

  • Dean's List,
  • Sigma Delta Pi - Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Program of the year.
  • Summa Cum Laude.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

07.2023 - Current

Spanish in the community teacher - Lead teacher

UNT Dallas
01.2023 - 04.2023

2nd Grade Bilingual Student Teacher

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022

Student Teacher

Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2020

Tutor

El Centro College
01.2016 - 05.2018

Associates of Arts - Teaching Foreign Language, EC-12

El Centro College

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Spanish

University of North Texas at Dallas
Carolina Guzman