Dahlia C. Varona Vargas
Sebring
Summary
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles. Utilizes interactive teaching methods to maintain student interest and facilitate language acquisition. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques to create positive and productive learning environment.
Language professional prepared to deliver high-quality education and foster supportive learning environment. Proven ability to design engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Known for strong team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to evolving educational requirements. Proficient in classroom management and student assessment.
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Bilingual Spanish Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish to foreign nationals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Sebring High School
08.2020 - Current
- Planning and preparing lessons
- Encouraging student participation
- Researching and developing new teaching materials
- Research and implementing new teaching methods
- Marking student work and recording performance
- Setting assessments and overseeing examinations
- Setting high expectations for100% of my students
- Do differentiated assessments to meet all the needs of my students
- Communicate with parents about positive and negative behavior reinforcing the belief that all students can achieve their goals
Spanish Teacher / Leadership teacher (all grades)
Avon Park Middle School Board of Highlands County
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Implemented technology tools to support language learning and foster collaboration among students.
- Organized cultural events to promote language appreciation and build community connections.
- Facilitated immersive language experiences for students to enhance conversational skills.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
Preschool teacher
RCMA (Head Start Program)
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Coordinator of the Beauty Program
Instituto de Banca y Comercio Recinto de Caguas (Institute)
09.2010 - 01.2016
- Supervise teachers academically
- Create a schedule for teachers and students
- Take students to international beauty competitions
- Evaluate students’ performance
- Keep a record of all incidents
- Mediate between students and teachers
- Organized motivational activities
- Collaborate with the Institution to achieve the general goal
Education
Master in Educational /Administration and Supervision - Minor degree in Curriculum and teaching
Universidad Metropolitana De Puerto Rico
05-2009
Bachelor in Arts - Mayor in Secondary Education
Universidad Del Turabo / Turabo University
05-2007
Skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
- Cultural immersion
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson design
- Student needs assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Listening comprehension
- Lesson planning
- Progress reporting
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Group work facilitation
- Continuous professional development
- Individualized learning plans
- Vocabulary expansion
- Oral expression
- Interactive teaching
Certification
- K-12 Spanish Teacher
- Department of Florida Education
- Professional license number:1305257
Awards
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Bachelor Degree), Graduated with 3.98 GPA Master Degree, Who’s who among students in /American Universities & College in recognition of outstanding merit and accomplishment as a student
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Sebring High School
08.2020 - Current
Spanish Teacher / Leadership teacher (all grades)
Avon Park Middle School Board of Highlands County
08.2017 - 05.2020
Preschool teacher
RCMA (Head Start Program)
05.2016 - 08.2017
Coordinator of the Beauty Program
Instituto de Banca y Comercio Recinto de Caguas (Institute)
09.2010 - 01.2016
Master in Educational /Administration and Supervision - Minor degree in Curriculum and teaching
Universidad Metropolitana De Puerto Rico
Bachelor in Arts - Mayor in Secondary Education
Universidad Del Turabo / Turabo University
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