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Claudia Alba

Denver,CO

Summary

Professional educator with a proven track record at Denver Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in lesson planning and motivating students, I foster a supportive learning environment that enhances engagement and academic performance. Committed to continuous improvement, I effectively communicate with parents to boost family involvement in education.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Denver Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Para

Denver Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2006
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Elementary Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05-2006

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • FLUENT IN SPANISH
  • Family involvement
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Flexible and adaptive

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • ELA-S Certified

Timeline

Teacher

Denver Public Schools
08.2006 - Current

Para

Denver Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2006

Elementary Education

University of Northern Colorado