Devin Velasquez Diaz
Centennial,CO
Summary
I am an enthusiastic teammate looking for a a great school to work for that puts kids first. I love building relationships with my students and their families and am truly grateful for the opportunity to join families' villages for a year to help them raise their children. I have great classroom management and I pride myself on having a calm and welcoming environment for my students. I have a strong grasp of standards and all the CCSD curriculums and am a teammate that collaborates and stays organized. I would be thrilled to meet with you and hopefully join your team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th Grade Teacher
Polton Elementary
Aurora, CO
08.2017 - Current
- Have a strong background in SEL and restorative practices
- ELL Cluster for 7 years working with co-teachers collaboratively.
- A member of the MTSS team for 3 years and have solid data collection for interventions.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics and behavioral growth.
K-6th Grade Spanish and World Language Teacher
Pine Lane Elementary
Parker, CO
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Collaborated with Grade level classroom teachers, as well as Specials Teachers.
- Worked with ESL, ILC, GT student populations.
- Created School Wide cultural events.
- Implemented Spanish Literacy interventions for native speakers.
5th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Molholm Elementary
Lakewood, CO
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Implemented Curriculum in Spanish and English in all content areas.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, CLD certified
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-2012
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Highly qualified in SEL and Restorative Justice practices
- Positive Reinforcement/ PBIS practices
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th Grade Teacher
Polton Elementary
08.2017 - Current
K-6th Grade Spanish and World Language Teacher
Pine Lane Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2017
5th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Molholm Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, CLD certified
University of Northern Colorado
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