Chamary Figueroa
Waukegan,US
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree in Elementary Education. Combines strong organizational and financial management skills with a passion for teaching and student development. Experienced in data analysis, record management, and instructional planning, with a proven ability to apply analytical thinking to enhance classroom effectiveness and operational efficiency. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment and maintaining accuracy and integrity in all professional responsibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
District 3
Beach Park
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered effective lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environments promoting student engagement and learning.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to support classroom management and student behavior.
DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER
WPS60
Waukegan, IL
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Incorporated culture specific materials into lessons to help bridge the gap between home life and school life.
- Created engaging, hands-on learning activities for students in both English and Spanish.
- Implemented behavior management systems that fostered respect for all cultures within the classroom setting.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored towards meeting each student's individual needs.
- Assessed student progress through formal assessments such as tests, quizzes, projects, presentations.
- Cultivated an inclusive environment where all members felt valued regardless of background or ability level.
- Developed and implemented a dual language curriculum to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
BILINGUAL PARAPROFESSIONAL
WPS60
Waukegan, IL
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Employed creative approaches such as music and art projects to engage ELLs in learning activities.
- Created lesson plans that addressed the unique needs of bilingual learners while still meeting district standards.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on best practices for working with bilingual learners.
- Explored resources available within the community that could benefit bilingual students.
- Developed strategies to help English language learners better understand classroom instruction and concepts.
- Provided support during standardized tests by monitoring test taking protocols while also addressing any questions from ELLs about test content.
BOOKKEEPER
Jaime Cebollero, CPA
San Juan, PUERTO RICO
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Processed payments, prepared invoices, reconciled bank statements, and maintained records of accounts receivable and payable.
- Accurately entered financial transactions into accounting software and ensured that all data was accurate and up-to-date.
- Processed bills by recording invoices received from suppliers or vendors on accounting system database.
- Updated QuickBooks to reflect current financial records.
- Maintained and updated chart of accounts, petty cash, and month-end closing.
- Reviewed invoices and payments for accuracy before processing.
- Utilized problem solving abilities to identify discrepancies between financial documents and implement solutions accordingly.
- Developed strong organizational skills to keep track of multiple clients' accounts simultaneously.
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US10-2024
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Business Administration in Accounting
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, PR, US05-2016
Skills
- Bilingual instruction
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Invoice processing
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Cultural integration
- Classroom management
- Inclusive practices
- Financial record management
- Bank reconciliation
- QuickBooks accounting
- Financial reconciliation
Certification
Professional Educator License
Transitional Bilingual Educator License
LANGUAGES
English Advanced
Spanish Advanced
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
District 3
11.2025 - Current
DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER
WPS60
08.2021 - 10.2025
BILINGUAL PARAPROFESSIONAL
WPS60
09.2020 - 05.2021
BOOKKEEPER
Jaime Cebollero, CPA
01.2017 - 05.2019
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Business Administration in Accounting
Universidad del Turabo
MASTER'S DEGREE - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University