Dyana Rivera
Bayonne,New Jersey
Summary
Accomplished teacher with record in leadership and communication, effectively fostering trusting relationships among students, parents, and colleagues. Proven expertise in establishing a disciplined school culture that emphasizes high academic and behavioral standards. Pursuing an administrative or educational leadership role to implement evidence-based practices and drive measurable improvements in student success. Open to online teaching opportunities that expand educational accessibility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
World Languages - Teacher of Spanish
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Teach Spanish courses to high school students adhering to the district and state curriculum
- Participate in all staff and department meetings
- Maintain accurate records and grades for students
- Methodically provide resources for lessons and modify lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
- Maintain discipline in the classroom by counseling students, reviewing the rules and policies, and reporting disciplinary issues to Vice Principal and corresponding staff
- Created a supportive learning environment to all students
- Use of online platforms like: Schoology, Google meetings, Google classrooms, Gmail and other District Websites to create lessons, maintain grades/reports, maintain PDP reports, communicate with parents, students, and colleagues, and to ensure a quality teaching-experience
Bayonne Housing Authority
Bayonne, NJ
- Company Overview: Homework Assistance Program
- Homework Support àTo provide explanations, guidance, and support to students
- Help students develop effective study and problem-solving skills relevant to their schoolwork
- Academic Enrichment à To provide resources that help students deepen their knowledge in specific subjects and activities assigned by teacher
- Monitoring Progress à To track students' progress and their academic content
- Homework Assistance Program
Bilingual Teacher Aid/Substitute
ESS Source for Teachers
Bayonne, NJ
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Support lead teacher with virtual teaching through Schoology
- Communicate with parents about concerns on absences and behaviors
- Make sure students are on-task through the virtual learning by using Go Guardian
- Communicate to school administration the outcomes of conversations with families by using the 'Parent Communication Log' form
Retail Data Entry
Hamilton Logistics
South Plainfield, NJ
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Data entry specialized software to update and keep record of returns, sales, and inventory
- Communicate with main office about arrivals and keep a schedule of what is supposed to be delivered on each date
- Make sure every unit came as described, prepare a report to put into stock by using the company procedures
- Identify and compare items prices in the market
- Prepare reports on units that need to be return to vendors
- Prepare reports on the company specialized program by using Word, Excel, Google drive and emails
Interpreter
USCIS
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Self-employed, on-site
- Record services fees entries
- Help communicate individuals at their political asylum interview
- Schedule appointments with clients
- Maintain a professional and ethic communication with client
- Protect client privacy and confidentiality
- Respect client rights and perform the proper interpreting procedures
- Self-employed, on-site
Floater Assistant Teacher
Acelero Learning
New Brunswick
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Support teachers and children across the curriculum and daily objectives
- Give extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their language
- Communicate achievements and concerns with families and respective staff in collaboration with the head teacher
- Maintain a professional and ethic communication with families, students and coworkers
- Attending meetings and reviews
- Helping with school events, trips, and activities
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
08.2025
ESL Certification Program - Bilingual Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - World Languages & Culture, Spanish, Minor in General Business
New Jersey City University
01.2022
Skills
- Strategic Lesson Design
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Office
- Google Documents
- Email Management Skills
- Licensed Educator in New Jersey
- Conflict Resolution
- Technology Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Supporting Community Diversity
- Family involvement
- Feedback implementation
- ESL Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- New Jersey State Test Administration Support
- New Jersey Curriculum and Standards Compliance
- Educational Administration
Accomplishments
- Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at New Jersey City University Chapter.
- Deans List.
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
Affiliations
- Student club co-advisor
Timeline
World Languages - Teacher of Spanish
Bayonne High School
10.2022 - Current
Bilingual Teacher Aid/Substitute
ESS Source for Teachers
03.2021 - 10.2022
Interpreter
USCIS
02.2019 - 02.2020
Retail Data Entry
Hamilton Logistics
07.2017 - 02.2021
Floater Assistant Teacher
Acelero Learning
05.2016 - 12.2016
Bayonne Housing Authority
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
ESL Certification Program - Bilingual Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - World Languages & Culture, Spanish, Minor in General Business
New Jersey City University
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