Debra Velazquez
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Accomplished in bilingual instruction and team-oriented leadership, I enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes in Preschool, Grade School and Middle School Settings. Skilled in instructional strategies and computer proficiency, I successfully supported diverse learners, achieving significant improvements in language development and academic performance.
A Multi-talented Instructional Aide with years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastoral Administrative Assistant
Faith Mission International
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Church Bookkeeper
- Minister of Evangelism and Outreach
- Prayer Team and Prayer Team Leader
- Bilingual interpreter in oral and written communication
Missionary
Self
03.2003 - 06.2021
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
Instructional Aide
San Diego Unified School District
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Worked individually or in small groups with students and reviewed classroom instruction, answered questions and helped with language development.
- Performed job coaching duties and helped students develop language proficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality about children and families and respected cultural and language differences.
- Worked expertly and productively with students and parents from diverse ethnic groups.
Instructional Leader
Harmonium School Programs
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Silver Falls School District
08.1999 - 03.2003
- Worked individually or in small groups with students and reviewed classroom instruction, answered questions and helped with language development.
- Assisted with planning and preparing educational materials and activities and maintained individual student communication devices and books.
- Served as translator and interpreter for written and verbal communication to students, parents and staff members.
Instructional Assistant
Willamette Educational School District
06.2000 - 08.2002
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
Education
Associate of Arts - Lower Division Transfer, English
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, Oregon06.2024
Skills
- Bilingual instruction oral and written
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Learning Support
- Student, Parent and Teacher Needs Support
- Instructional Strategies
- Team-orientated leadership
- flexibility
- computer skills
Certification
Woodcock-Munoz Language Survery Training - 1999-2003
Continuing Professional Development Certificate, School Climate Team, 1999-2002
Early Childhood Education Training, 2008-2010
Harmonium Training working with grade school students, 2008-2010
Timeline
Pastoral Administrative Assistant
Faith Mission International
01.2022 - 02.2024
Instructional Aide
San Diego Unified School District
08.2008 - 08.2010
Instructional Leader
Harmonium School Programs
08.2008 - 08.2010
Missionary
Self
03.2003 - 06.2021
Instructional Assistant
Willamette Educational School District
06.2000 - 08.2002
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Silver Falls School District
08.1999 - 03.2003
Associate of Arts - Lower Division Transfer, English
Chemeketa Community College
Woodcock-Munoz Language Survery Training - 1999-2003
Continuing Professional Development Certificate, School Climate Team, 1999-2002
Early Childhood Education Training, 2008-2010
Harmonium Training working with grade school students, 2008-2010
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