Yrma Rodriguez
Spanish Teacher K-12
North Port,FL
Summary
Bilingual Spanish Teacher with 8 years of experience teaching and 30 years of speaking, writing and reading Spanish and 20 years speaking, writing and reading English. Educated students using forms of teaching such as communication in only foreign languages, immersive instruction, written exercises and written and verbal exams. Used performance reviews and literacy tests to gauge competency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
Test Proctor
Sarasota County School District
Sarasota, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
- Maintained secure and positive environment conducive to testing.
- Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.
- Validated appropriate identification to allow admission to testing area.
- Leveraged computers to administer tests, record scores and create appointments.
- Proctored SAT and ACT and FSA tests for up to 30 students time.
ESOL Paraprofessional
Sarasota County School District
Sarasota, FL
02.2013 - 10.2020
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sarasota County School District
Sarasota, FL
01.2012 - 10.2020
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Law
Catholic University of Táchira
Táchira, Venezuela10.1990
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Spanish first native language education
- Spanish instruction
- K-12 education
- IEP design
- Differentiated instruction
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Technology integration
- College preparation
- Educational leadership
- Educational research
Certification
- Spanish Teacher Certify by State of Florida-2016
- Register Certify by Sarasota County Schools District-2019
- Paralegal Certify by State of Florida-2016
- Certify Nursing Assistance certify by Department of Health-2014
- Master on Teaching Spanish is as Foreign Language by University International of Valencia-Spain. In progress. Will finish in February 2023.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Objective
"Utilize my knowledge and Experience of advanced teaching Spanish to promote the learning of Spanish is a Foreign language and, implement the creativity and high-order level skills that increase the performance of the students writing, reading and speaking Spanish.”
Timeline
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Sarasota Military Academy
10.2020 - Current
Test Proctor
Sarasota County School District
10.2019 - Current
ESOL Paraprofessional
Sarasota County School District
02.2013 - 10.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sarasota County School District
01.2012 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - Law
Catholic University of Táchira
- Spanish Teacher Certify by State of Florida-2016
- Register Certify by Sarasota County Schools District-2019
- Paralegal Certify by State of Florida-2016
- Certify Nursing Assistance certify by Department of Health-2014
- Master on Teaching Spanish is as Foreign Language by University International of Valencia-Spain. In progress. Will finish in February 2023.
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