ELIA A BARRERA VALDÉS
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Passionate Teacher providing students with exceptional learning opportunities and support to achieve success in classroom objectives. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for creating an enjoyable learning environment. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Organized, dependable and successful at classroom management and prioritizing activities.
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles. Utilizes interactive teaching methods to maintain student interest and facilitate language acquisition. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques to create positive and productive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein
08.2023 - Current
- Teach Spanish level two and heritage 1
- Summit and update constantly homework, grades and notes to students throw Veracross.
- Create weekly lesson plans for each class based on department goals and school mission
- Use and learn new approved technology to deliver content and assess learning
- Collaborate with Spanish department to improve classes, discuss issues, and present new ideas
- Help student with varying ability levels by providing appropriate material and lessons
- Receive feedback from head of department to improve and apply new techniques
- Communicate openly with administration regarding specific issues involving students, parents, staff, and the community, as well as program development
- Work with student counselor to provide specific lesson plans to students with long term absence
- Communicate with parents' student improvements and issues
- Prepare and coach students for the National Spanish Exam administered by The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
AP Spanish & ELL Coordinator
Rauner College Prep
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Teach AP Spanish, Spanish Heritage and ELL Academic Support
- Create curriculum that is backwards planned from state or national standards
- Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining
- Create lessons and assessments that provide opportunities to practice speaking, writing, and reading skills
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Help student with varying ability levels by providing appropriate material and lessons
- Collaborate with Spanish department to improve classes, discuss issues, and present new ideas
- Communicate openly with administration regarding specific issues involving students, parents, staff, and the community, as well as program development
- Summit and update homework, grades and note to students On Power School
- Communicate with parents' student improvements and issues
- Create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically
Spanish Teacher
Loyola Academy
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Teach Spanish level two and three with Honors
- Create weekly lesson plans for each class based on department goals and school mission
- Use and learn new approved technology to deliver content and assess learning
- Help student with varying ability levels by providing appropriate material and lessons
- Collaborate with Spanish department to improve classes, discuss issues, and present new ideas
- Participate with Spanish department in the process of curriculum mapping and development for next year
- Receive feedback from head of department to improve and apply new techniques
- Communicate openly with administration regarding specific issues involving students, parents, staff, and the community, as well as program development
- Summit and update constantly homework, grades and note to students throw Loyola iPad On Campus System
- Work with student counselor to provide specific lesson plans to students with long term absence
- Communicate with parents' student improvements and issues
- Proctor students with final exams
- Prepare and coach students for the National Spanish Exam administered by The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
East Lake Academy
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Teach Spanish to students from 4th to 8th grade
- Create weekly lesson plans for each class
- Create special lessons for Spanish speaking students
- Create specific lessons and activities to help new Spanish students
- Provide after school Spanish enrichment to students as needed
- Prepare and coach students for the National Spanish Exam administered by The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
- Organize and coordinate the yearly Spanish Heritage event with cultural activities and plays
- Collaborate with school principal to improve classes, discuss issues, and present new ideas
- Contributed to improve the Spanish program for lower and middle school
- Create progress reports, report cards, and discuss student improvements with parents
- Assist school principal interview, evaluate, and select the new lower school and middle school Spanish teachers
- Coach and train the new Spanish teachers for new school year
- Assist teachers with additional school projects and events.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Education
BBA -
Universidad Michoacan De San Nicolas De Hidalgo
Michaocan, Mexico07-2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Solving complex issues
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Interactive Media
- Collaborative Environments
- Spanish Speaking
- Textbook Selection
- Event Development
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural Immersion
- Native spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
- Cultural immersion
- Classroom management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein
08.2023 - Current
AP Spanish & ELL Coordinator
Rauner College Prep
08.2022 - 10.2022
Spanish Teacher
Loyola Academy
01.2022 - 06.2022
Middle School Spanish Teacher
East Lake Academy
08.2017 - 06.2021
BBA -
Universidad Michoacan De San Nicolas De Hidalgo