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Clara Marcela O’Reilly

Brooklyn,USA

Summary

Dedicated Spanish Teacher with nine years of experience in language education, committed to fostering a passion for the Spanish language while enhancing students’ linguistic skills and cultural awareness. Expertise in creating immersive learning environments that connect children with diverse cultures. Proven track record of student engagement and curriculum development, aiming to inspire a lifelong appreciation for languages among students.

Dynamic bilingual Spanish teacher with native fluency in Spanish and a passion for fostering student development. Proven ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that enhance language skills organically, resulting in above-average academic performance. Committed to cultivating a supportive and enthusiastic learning environment that encourages student participation and achievement. Expertise in collaborating with teams to ensure an enriching educational experience for all learners.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Tutor

09.2016 - Current
  • Private home tutoring for children ranging in age from kindergarten to 3rd grade both in person and remote
  • Varies between one to one or small groups
  • Created individualized lessons for each child based on their levels
  • Provide progress reports and updates for each child’s learning goals to parents

Preschool Language Coordinator-Lead Spanish Teacher

Green Ivy School
New York, NY
08.2016 - Current
  • Work well along-side a Co-Teacher with English teacher and specialist classes or with focused groups alone
  • Confident teaching both in person and virtually as well as a hybrid combination of both in the classroom
  • Mentored and supported assistant teachers and new language teachers
  • Key contributor to NEASC accreditation serving on the teacher committee to support school-wide evaluation and accreditation processes
  • Direct activities and lessons to reflect language development
  • Collaborated with school leadership to align Spanish programs with Montessori and IB standards
  • Design the classroom space to be a safe and stimulating environment
  • Facilitate a Montessori/PYP based classroom, works and projects and introduce Spanish through Language Immersion
  • Lead activities with students, assist in creation of student portfolios and group organization
  • Help with parent communication, child psychologists, occupational, speech and physical therapists to support the development of each child as an individual
  • Foster caring and nurturing environment for children and parents
  • Present Open-house and Curriculum Night events for both new and existing parents
  • Collaborate with Co-Teacher and PYP Coordinator with Art projects to enhance student’s creativity and self-expression through the IB PYP Pedagogy
  • Compose weekly newsletter communication to parents of progress of the semester

Bilingual Teacher Elementary school

Kairos NYC Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Worked with children ranging in age from kindergarten to 3rd grade
  • Introduced Spanish to students through play, songs, literature, and activities, engaged in parent communication regarding child’s progress
  • Lead Spanish and English After-School classes at Poly Prep Country Day School
  • Tutored students 1:1 to help them meet their academic goals
  • Work-Study Assistant Teacher and after school tutoring
  • Assisted with wide range of activities including Organizing and decorating the classroom, maintaining a safe and functioning classroom while Lead Teacher was absent
  • Taught all subject areas and read to children
  • Observed students and provided a daily report of each child’s progress as well as consistent updates and communication with parents

Education

B.A. - Spanish Education, Minor in Latino Studies

CUNY College of Staten Island
06.2014

A.A.S. - liberal Arts

Kingsborough Community College
06.2008

Skills

  • Fluent Spanish Speaker
  • Spanish Immersion Facilitator
  • Proficient in Montessori Education
  • International Baccalaureate PYP practice
  • Curriculum Development Skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Educator Coaching
  • Language Translation
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication

Certification

Certification in Latin American, Caribbean and Latina/o Studies

PYP Training and certified level 3

Montessori Training certification

CPR & First Aid Certified

Mandated Reporter Trained and certified

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Private Tutor

09.2016 - Current

Preschool Language Coordinator-Lead Spanish Teacher

Green Ivy School
08.2016 - Current

Bilingual Teacher Elementary school

Kairos NYC Center
09.2013 - 06.2016

B.A. - Spanish Education, Minor in Latino Studies

CUNY College of Staten Island

A.A.S. - liberal Arts

Kingsborough Community College
Clara Marcela O’Reilly