Cynthia Collazo
Paramount,CA
Summary
Bilingual Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish. Nurtured students struggling to learn both English and Spanish and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in Spanish and explained concepts clearly. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Spanish Teacher
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Dual Language School
08.2022 - Current
- Explained concepts and assignments in non-native language.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and wrote curricula in Spanish.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Daycare Teacher/Substitute Teacher TK-8th
St Bernard School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Physical Education Teacher/ Daycare
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University of Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 9084007.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd Norwalk, CA 9065005.2020
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Technology integration
Section name
In 2017 I volunteered at a Head start called Volunteers of America for one year. I often helped teachers plan, helped students one-on-one, and supervisor during snack time.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kindergarten Spanish Teacher
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Dual Language School
08.2022 - Current
Daycare Teacher/Substitute Teacher TK-8th
St Bernard School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Physical Education Teacher/ Daycare
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University of Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education
Cerritos College
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