Cecelia Grantínez
Washington,DC
Summary
Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering student achievement and inclusivity at DC Bilingual Public Charter School. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I excel in creating a strong classroom culture and using data to enhance learning. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, significantly improving educational outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Lead Teacher
DC Bilingual Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging, rigorous lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in math and ELA.
- Utilized data to maximize student achievement, showing consistent annual gains on state standardized testing. For example, over the past two academic years, the percentage of my students who passed the ELA state exam grew from an average of 40% to 60%. In math, student performance grew from an average of 30% to an average of 45% passing. These gains contributed to DC Bilingual's overall growth and success, which garnered national attention as a Blue Ribbon winner in 2024.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- As a grade level lead teacher, planned and facilitated weekly meetings to foster school community and to discuss instructional strategies and student progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- As a math content lead teacher, mentored new teachers and met regularly to teach 4th grade strategies.
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
- Arranged field trips as a tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
Special Education Teacher
DC Bilingual Public Charter School
Washington DC, DC
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Americorps Team Leader
City Year Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted manager to oversee 14 tutors to ensure effective planning and implementation of data-informed instruction for 180 low-performing students.
- Observed and coached AmeriCorps members on tutoring skills in the classroom in order to best support students.
- Directly implemented and oversaw an academically focused after-school program for 120 students that involved tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment.
- Facilitated regular spaces for the team to participate in dialogues around social justice and identity.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Baltimore, MD05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI06-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
- Differentiated and data-driven instruction
- Mathematics instruction
- Social Studies instruction
- Literacy instruction
- Special education
- Positive reinforcement
- Technology integration
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
DC Bilingual Public Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022
4th Grade Lead Teacher
DC Bilingual Public Charter School
08.2017 - Current
Americorps Team Leader
City Year Los Angeles
07.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Michigan
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