Catalina Mutis
Weston,WV
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustitute Teacher - Interim Teacher
Broward County Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning activities.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Engaged parents and guardians in their children's learning process through regular communication and feedback.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
- Utilized variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instruction adjustments.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans, increasing student interest and participation in subjects.
- Assisted in development of individualized education plans for students requiring additional support, contributing to their academic success.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate virtual learning environments, ensuring continuous education during remote periods.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Education
Master of Arts - Marketing
Centro De Estudios Superiores, CESA
Bogota,Colombia04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogota, Colombia01.1997
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Student-Centered Learning
- Technology Integration
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Cultural Sensitivity
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sustitute Teacher - Interim Teacher
Broward County Schools
08.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Marketing
Centro De Estudios Superiores, CESA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
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