Dulce Tereza Alencar-Lake
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic ESOL Teacher & Career Counselor from Pinellas County Job Corps Center, adept in curriculum development and classroom management. Excelled in fostering cultural sensitivity and fluency development, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Proficient in Spanish and Portuguese, I effectively integrated technology and collaborative learning, driving substantial academic and social progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher & Career Counselor
Pinellas County Job Corps Center
500 22nd St S., Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
06.2020 - Current
- Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers in effective ESOL instructional strategies to ensure their success within the school community.
- Supported the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and collaborative initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and used data-driven instruction for continuous improvement of learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear guidelines, routines, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, tailoring instruction to accommodate varying language levels and learning styles.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
Education
Teaching Credential - Teaching Credential For ESOL And History
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA2000
Master of Arts - American Studies
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA1997
Bachelor of Science - ESOL
Federal University of Amazon
Manaus- Brazil1990
Skills
- Vocabulary building
- Adaptive Learning
- Parent Communication
- Grammar Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Fluency Development
- Student Motivation
- Interactive Learning
- Cooperative Learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Online Teaching
- Project-based learning
- Academic Support
- Blended Learning
- Career guidance
- Integrating Technology
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Interactive Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Expertise in Spanish and Portuguese
- Cross-cultural communication
- FLUENT in Spanish and Portuguese
- Student Evaluation
- Group Discussions
- Faculty Collaboration
- Program Development
Timeline
ESOL Teacher & Career Counselor
Pinellas County Job Corps Center
06.2020 - Current
Teaching Credential - Teaching Credential For ESOL And History
San Jose State University
Master of Arts - American Studies
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Science - ESOL
Federal University of Amazon