Christian Blanco
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced secondary school employee at IPS with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and over 5 years of experience working in diverse schools across all grade levels. Demonstrated success as a high school Spanish teacher within IPS, as well as with fostering positive student relationships and creating an engaging classroom environment. Actively pursuing a position as an English Language Arts Teacher nearing completion of a licensure program. A prepared Transition to Teach Permit is waiting to be approved upon hire.
*Fluent in both English and Spanish
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Bilingual Assistant
Indianapolis Public Schools-Indianapolis, IN
12.2022 - Current
- Helped ESL students understand and complete their work in a variety of different classes and subjects.
- Improved parent-teacher communication by acting as a liaison between families and school staff members.
- Supervised classroom during brief teacher absences.
- Boosted student confidence by acknowledging achievements and offering constructive feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Attended staff training sessions, meetings, and programs sponsored by school and district.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
High School Teacher Spanish I
Indianapolis Public Schools-Indianapolis, IN
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported diverse learners with individualized instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique needs.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
Substitute Teacher K-12
Parallel Education-Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked at various IPS schools as a substitute teacher for all grades and subjects
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing-Indianapolis, IN
10.2018 - 01.2020
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Indianapolis
05.2017
College Credits - Criminal Justice
Ben Davis High School
06.2013
Skills
- Fostering student relationships
- Student Engagement
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Preparing accessible instructional materials
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Language Fluency in Spanish
- Creative Thinking
- Translation proficiency
- Interpretation expertise
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
- Film and Literature
- Comic Books and Graphic Novels
- Comic Book Creation
- Creative Writing
Timeline
High School Teacher Spanish I
Indianapolis Public Schools-Indianapolis, IN
02.2023 - 06.2024
High School Bilingual Assistant
Indianapolis Public Schools-Indianapolis, IN
12.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher K-12
Parallel Education-Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing-Indianapolis, IN
10.2018 - 01.2020
College Credits - Criminal Justice
Ben Davis High School
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Indianapolis
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