Experience teaching a variety of programs including Special Education programs (ICR, RCO, LLD), Basic Skills & Intervention, and Gifted & Talented.
Create lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devise educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Evaluate and assess student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provide a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Establish a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Contribute to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
Elementary School Teacher
CEIP Pablo Sarasate
09.2016 - 06.2017
English Teacher for Preschool, First, Third, and Sixth Grade Classes
Taught English as a second language to students of various proficiency levels in a culturally diverse classroom setting.
Designed and delivered engaging lessons focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Adapted instruction to meet the needs of individual learners and foster language acquisition through immersive, interactive activities.
Promoted cross-cultural understanding and built strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues in an international setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
05-2016
Study Abroad Program: Spanish
Universidad De Alcalá
Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
05-2014
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Collaborative teamwork
Problem-solving skills
Classroom management
Organizational skills
Cultural awareness
Professional Development
Instruction & Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction Strategies
Standards-Based Lesson Planning
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Reading, Writing and Math Workshop
Assessment & Data
Data-Driven Instruction
Formative and Summative Assessments
Using Standardized Testing to Inform Instruction
Classroom Management & Social Emotional Learning
Positive Behavioral Interventions
Responsive Classroom
Restorative Practices
Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
English Language Learner Strategies
Special Education Accommodations and Modifications
Technology & Integration
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Training in Commonly Used Sites, such as Google Classroom, GoGuardian, AI, Canva, Flipgrid, etc.
Vivi and SmartBoard Trained
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentoring New and Student Teachers
Professional Learning Communities Facilitation
Curriculum and Assessment Writing and Vertical Alignment
Leadership
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers
2024-Present
Host and mentor a student teacher through a comprehensive classroom experience, providing guidance in lesson planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment.
Model effective teaching practices and offer regular feedback through observation and reflection.
Mentor for New Teachers
2023-Present
Provide ongoing support and guidance to new teachers to foster professional growth, instructional effectiveness, and reflective practices.
Offer mentorship in lesson planning, classroom management, curriculum implementation, and assessment strategies.
Serve as a resource for navigating school policies, procedures, and culture.
Science Coordinator
2023-Present
Serve as an instructional leader supporting science education across the school by mentoring and collaborating with teachers.
Manage science supplies and maintained an organized, well-stocked science storage area to support hands-on learning.
Fifth Grade Level Leader
2022-2023
Served as the liaison between the fifth grade team and administrators, advocating for teacher and student needs.
Led monthly meetings to support instructional alignment and collaborative planning.
Girls on the Run Coach
2017-2019
Coached girls through interactive running lessons to help them develop essential social, emotional, and physical skills and build healthy habits.
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