Diana Cuellar
La Joya,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable student finalizing a bachelors degree in Bilingual Education. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills. Skilled multitasker teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Work History
Clinical Teaching
UTRGV Clinical Teacher Program
La Joya, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual Education
05.2024
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
- 3.83 GPA
- Awarded the B3 Scholar Seal- An award to honor the undergraduate student's achievements in bilingualism, biculturalism, and biliteracy in both Spanish and English. The B3 Scholar Seal serves as a testament to the student's commitment to linguistic and cultural proficiency.
Skills
- Multilingual Education
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Teaching strategies
- Technology Integration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Teaching - UTRGV Clinical Teacher Program
01.2024 - 05.2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bilingual Education