Dulce Nunez
Silver Spring,United States of America
Summary
Technically astute Bilingual Educator experienced in offering positive and nurturing learning environments to foster language development. Dedicated to assisting students in growing, developing, and grasping Target Language material. Familiar with group and individual language instructional strategies, recordkeeping and student safety policies. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Literature Teacher , Title 1 School
Spanish Literature Middle School
07.2017 - Current
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Consulted with teachers in ELA Department and SPED to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Served as languages department member and attended 1 hour meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Used written exercises to test and develop ability to read and write foreign languages.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Curriculum Specialist , Teacher Fellowship
DC Public Schools
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Designed course materials for two different levels of World Languages Courses and supported implementation.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
Curriculum Writer, Teacher Fellowship
Dc Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Verified proper tracking in newly created databases of all students and instructors leaves, attendance, scores and overall performance.
High School Spanish Title 1 Teacher
Columbia Heights Education Campus
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Followed and adhered to rules and regulations concerning education of foreign students.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- 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.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
TEFL Teacher
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
01.2016 - 07.2017
- University Teaching (Develop teaching academic activities, university and social bonding activities, faculty guidance, and academic administration).
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with administrators.
- Managed a schedule of sixteen weekly appointments helping students with homework, test prep, and advanced placement examinations.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Created advanced job placement training focusing on promotions, career changes, and career advancement.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Eight Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Centro Escolar Antares
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsibilities include: teaching, planning and scheduling activities related to Teaching and learning processes, implementation of digital teaching tools.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into grammar concepts.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
TESOL Instructor
Fundacion Universdad Pedagogica Francisco Morazan
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Delivered six hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over twenty students per semester in English to Speakers of Other Languages.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
English Instructor
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities include: University Teaching (Develop teaching academic activities, university and society bonding activities, faculty guidance, and academic administration).
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to sixty students in peer room setting.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Centro Escolar Antares
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Teaching, planning and scheduling activities related to Teaching and learning processes, implementation of digital teaching tools.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Evaluation Consultant
Natoma Group
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Regional Consulting) Data collection for multi-country evaluation Responsibilities included: Coordinate visits for lifting quantitative and qualitative data (Universities, National Hospitals and National Institutes), personal interviews on these institutions with personnel from different departments.
- Assist in structuring and analyzing data to measure the level of impact of the project at country level, all the participation of this research was conducted bilingually (English and Spanish).
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Devised strategies to improve organization efficiency and optimize group management.
- Provided updates to all stakeholders on key milestones for projects.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
- Conducted meetings with clients to determine project requirements.
- Took detailed notes and kept records of program and performance progress, education initiatives and leadership.
Homeroom Teacher
Instituto San Jose Del Carmen
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Teaching, planning and scheduling activities related to teaching and learning processes, implementation of digital teaching tools.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Youth Volunteer Coordinator
Hazte Notar
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
- Complemented paid staff to successfully execute organization's mission.
- Coordinated activities providing safety requirements for participation.
- Coordinated team-building group activities to promote socialization.
- Participated in marketing and fundraising to promote organizational awareness.
- Participated in session wrap up to provide feedback for continuous improvement of program.
- Completed administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing paperwork, and data entry.
- Demonstrated positive social skills to build healthy relationships.
- Adhered to privacy policies and procedures for served populations.
- Monitored and observed participants and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
- Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Educated families and community members about domestic violence, including its impact on children.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
Education Manager
Hazte Notar
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Designed and implemented educational programs and events such as violence intervention and violence prevention initiatives.
- Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports for our donors.
- Acquired grants and other sources of funding for educational programs and projects and drafted proposals and agreements to support proper allocation.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Program Facilitator Coordinator
Hazte Notar
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Making scripts for methodological workshops.
- Coordinate implementation of methodological workshops for violence interruption.
- Supervision of pedagogic material.
- Measurement of project impact level not only with workshop participants but also strategic actors of the community, feedback to the team when necessary to improve.
- Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Collaborated with facilitators to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Checked programming logs and live broadcasts for conformance with FCC requirements to avoid legal issues.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan, including ensuring availability of appropriate resources.
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Gathered and organized all printed materials required for program participation.
- Assisted with community resources, including healthcare, mental health, appointment scheduling, insurance and food.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.
Youth Advisor
Proyecto Metas / USAID
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Multidisciplinary teamwork, design, implementation and validation of instruments.
- Focus groups with at risk youth and vulnerable population, visits to communities with high levels of marginalization and violence.
- Planning and implementation of workshops, reporting and analysis activities.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Completed all necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Assisted families in developing and maintaining support network by identifying and utilizing community resources and services.
- Consulted with parents, teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior.
- Interviewed clients individually and in group and family sessions to assess situations and determine available resources and services.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Compiled socioeconomic data for specific program eligibility determinations and large-scale research purposes.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Growing Together Bilingual School
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Teaching, planning and scheduling of all activities related to the teaching-learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Certificate in School Management And Leadership
Harvard Business School
06.2024
Master of Arts - Leadership And Management of Educational Centers
Universidad De La Rioja
Distrito Federal , Mexico 12.2023
Certificate - TESOL
ITES
La Fortuna, Costa Rica 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages
National Autonomous University of Honduras
Tegucigalpa ,Honduras 05.2015
Diploma On Freedom, Transparency And Respect - Civic Studies
Consejo Nacional Anticorrupcion
Tegucigalpa, Honduras 01.2015
Skills
- Dual Language Education
- Teacher collaboration
- Student-centered learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress reporting
- Dual Language instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Achievement
Certification
- TESOL Training - 2015
- Spanish k-12 License - 2019 - 2022
- Risk management in the education sector Training - 2013
Accomplishments
- International Conference Speaker
- International Conference Speaker
- Middle School Student Government Association Advisor (volunteer program), resulting in increased confidence levels as well as improved communication skills for all involved parties.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazan
Achieving Goals in the Teaching of English
December 2020
Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University
Language Education in the Era of Digitalization
January 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist , Teacher Fellowship
DC Public Schools
04.2021 - 05.2021
Curriculum Writer, Teacher Fellowship
Dc Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2020
Spanish Literature Teacher , Title 1 School
Spanish Literature Middle School
07.2017 - Current
High School Spanish Title 1 Teacher
Columbia Heights Education Campus
07.2017 - 08.2018
TESOL Instructor
Fundacion Universdad Pedagogica Francisco Morazan
06.2016 - 12.2016
TEFL Teacher
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
01.2016 - 07.2017
Eight Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Centro Escolar Antares
01.2016 - 07.2017
English Instructor
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
01.2016 - 05.2016
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Centro Escolar Antares
09.2015 - 12.2015
Evaluation Consultant
Natoma Group
01.2015 - 07.2015
Homeroom Teacher
Instituto San Jose Del Carmen
02.2014 - 07.2015
Program Facilitator Coordinator
Hazte Notar
05.2013 - 10.2013
Youth Advisor
Proyecto Metas / USAID
01.2013 - 05.2013
Youth Volunteer Coordinator
Hazte Notar
10.2012 - 12.2013
Education Manager
Hazte Notar
10.2012 - 12.2013
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Growing Together Bilingual School
06.2007 - 06.2008
Certificate in School Management And Leadership
Harvard Business School
Master of Arts - Leadership And Management of Educational Centers
Universidad De La Rioja
Certificate - TESOL
ITES
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages
National Autonomous University of Honduras
Diploma On Freedom, Transparency And Respect - Civic Studies
Consejo Nacional Anticorrupcion
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