Catalina Rincon Ramirez
SUNNYSIDE,New York
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish/Online English Instructor
Self Employed Services
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
AP Spanish Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
English Language Teacher
Board Of Education
01.2007 - 07.2011
- Successfully improved students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Languages
Universidad Libre De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia08.2007
Skills
- Spanish/English instruction
- Instructional design
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- College preparation
- Spanish language tutoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized instruction
- Culture guidance
- Curriculum Development
- Course Planning
- Individual Instruction
Certification
- Certified AP Teacher.
- Certified Gifted teacher.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish/Online English Instructor
Self Employed Services
04.2017 - 12.2022
AP Spanish Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2016
English Language Teacher
Board Of Education
01.2007 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Languages
Universidad Libre De Colombia
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