Hi, I’m
Elena Duarte
Edcucator
Reston,VA
Summary
Mindful Elementary School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. History of encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clearview Elementary SchoolHerndon, VA
ESOL Teacher
2023.03 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Lake Anne Elementary
6th Grade Teacher
08.2017 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Planned and implemented meaningful and engaging lessons around Portrait of a Graduate which resulted in an increase in student voice and participation
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Participated in a variety of Professional Development and Book Groups to enhance knowledge of implementation of strategies to improve student achievement
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Team Lead Language Arts Teacher: led team CLTs with analysis of student achievement data to plan integrated lessons in which at least 80% of students demonstrate at least one year's growth
- Planned and implemented professional development for new teachers for the 2021-2022 school year as school Lead Mentor
- Practiced Plan-Act-Assess-Revise model for CLT meetings
- Mentor- met monthly with a new teacher, modeled lessons in her class, and helped her navigate FCPS content to help meet the needs of her students
- Participated in MyPDE Course: (examples include) -Building the Foundational Roles as an Instructional Coach (2021)
- George Washington Teacher Institute, Mount Vernon, and STEM in the 18th century (March 2020)
- Great Beginnings Mentor Program (2019-2020)
- Critical Literacy (2019)
- Summer Literacy Symposium (2019)
- Content Language Literacy: Best Practices for ESOL Learners (2019)
- Assessment Innovation Cohort (2017)
Oakton Elementary
6th Grade Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Instructed students (ESOL/SPED) in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Co-Chair of SCA- organized and designed schoolwide elections and SCA fundraising throughout the school year highlighting monthly school events. SCA participated in a food drive, sock drive,and Valentine Kindness drive. These events promoted school spirit and enhanced Positivity Project Character Traits. Communicated SCA events and processes during staff development meetings.
- Member of the Faculty Advisory Committee
- Member of the Literacy Committee
- Led professional development for 3rd-5th grade level teams on incorporating multiple resources into menus for Language Arts instruction
District 54- Adolf Link Elementary
5th Grade Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Instructed diverse students to include ESOL and SPED students in Math, Science,Language Arts, and History
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Determined grade level intervention groups and developed and implemented lessons to increase student achievement
- Participated in the Positive Behaviors and Interventions Support Committee (PBIS)- to develop and implement school-wide monthly goals and celebrations
Laurel Ridge Elementary
6th Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Instructed Spanish Immersion students Math, Science, and Health in Spanish
- Instructed Science and Language Arts in English
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Team Leader for two consecutive years: led team in planning and pacing through analysis of assessment data; at least 80% of students demonstrated at least one year's growth.
- Participated in the School Improvement Plan Committee- participated in analysis of schoolwide data and disseminated implementation of practices required to improve student scores with teachers during staff development
- Shared at a county-wide professional development on the use of data-driven instruction to improve student achievement
- Shared at a school-wide professional development on the integration of Art in the classroom and its effect on student achievement
Bailey's Elementary School
3rd Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
08.2007 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests in Mathematics, Science, and Health curriculum in Spanish.
- Instructed classes with approximately 40% ESOL students and 60% Native English students
- Developed lessons integrating the arts with the core subjects through participation in Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) with Arts Coach Sean Layne
- Maintained professional learning strand through participation in Math Collaborative
- Developed and implemented SMARTBOARD lessons into Math and Science instruction
- Worked with Title 1 Resource Teachers to develop lessons to boost and/or support student learning
- Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferring, peer evaluation, checklists, rubrics, and grade level common assessments
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; including whole group, individual, small group and co-teaching to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education
- Used Blackboard as a form of communication with parents and team members
- Lead Spanish Immersion Teacher
Bailey's Elementary School
2nd Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
08.2004 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests in Spanish.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Instructed daily two groups of 25 students
- Responsible for teaching Mathematics, Science, and Health curriculum in Spanish
- Developed lessons integrating the arts with the core subjects through participation in Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA)
- Taught reading in Spanish to Second and Third graders in the after-school program “Club de Lectura”
- Participated in Science Committee
- Participated in Positive Behavior Support Committee
- Participated in a year long lesson study with Lucy West in which we case studies and implemented strategies for success
Brightwood Elementary
1st Grade Teacher
08.2003 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Led daily instruction in Spanish for 60 diverse learners
- Responsible for bilingual Social Studies and Science instruction for 19 students of varying backgrounds with the Spanish language
- Coordinated pilot Dual Immersion Program, including determining classroom rotation and schedules, diagnosed individual needs and organized classrooms based on student ability level
- Local School Restructuring Team member- participated in the discussion of school data for the purpose of increasing student scores
Brightwood Elementary
1st and 2nd Grade Math Resource Teacher
08.2001 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Led daily instruction of math intervention to 36 diverse learners
- Designed and implemented lesson plans that met the needs of each student to provide equitable access to math instruction
- Planned with homeroom teachers to analyze student progress and implement strategies for differentiating to meet the needs of all learners
- Served on six committees (i.e., Crisis Intervention, Harvest Festival, Math-A-Thon, Literacy, International Festival, BES 1300 Morning Announcements)
- Coordinated St. Jude Math-A-Thon Fundraiser and Assembly to incentivize students to practice their math skills and give back to St. Jude
Education
Department of Education
ESOL Certification from English As A Second Language
03.2023 - 03.2023
Virginia Certification
Post Graduate Professional License from Elementary Education Pre-K-6th
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLoudoun, VA
Associate of Applied Science from Interior Design
08.2022 - 06.2023
University Overview
- Continuing education in Interior Design
- Elected to President for Interior Design Club in 2023
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction (Multicultural Education
08.2002 - 01.2004
University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish Literature & Latin American & Iberian Stud
08.1997 - 05.2001
University of SalamancaSalamanca, Spain
from Spanish Language And Culture
07.2000
Skills
- Learning Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Behavior Management Systems
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Professional Development
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP Familiarity
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students. Received the following awards:
2021-2022 Outstanding Teacher Nominee
2019-2020 Outstanding Teacher Nominee
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Clearview Elementary School
2023.03 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Department of Education
ESOL Certification from English As A Second Language
03.2023 - 03.2023
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Interior Design
08.2022 - 06.2023
6th Grade Teacher
Lake Anne Elementary
08.2017 - 01.2022
6th Grade Teacher
Oakton Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2017
5th Grade Teacher
District 54- Adolf Link Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
6th Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Laurel Ridge Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2013
3rd Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Bailey's Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2008
2nd Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Bailey's Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2007
1st Grade Teacher
Brightwood Elementary
08.2003 - 06.2004
George Mason University
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction (Multicultural Education
08.2002 - 01.2004
1st and 2nd Grade Math Resource Teacher
Brightwood Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2003
University of California
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish Literature & Latin American & Iberian Stud
08.1997 - 05.2001
Virginia Certification
Post Graduate Professional License from Elementary Education Pre-K-6th
University of Salamanca
from Spanish Language And Culture
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