Elisabet Diaz Cintron
ESOL Teacher
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Patient and dedicated ENL/ESL instructor skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and youth from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. Well-versed in Literacy Strategies and eager to make difference for ELL students. Motivational leader with engaging and adaptable style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ESOL Teacher
The Brooklyn School For Social Justice
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
City Of New York, Public Schools
New York, NY
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Teaching Artist
United Rythms And Visions Inc.
Jersey City, NJ
12.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Champion Learning Center -Tutor
State Department Of Education
Ny, NY
02.2009 - 06.2009
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 01.2014 - 06.2022
Minor Deegre - Elementary School Teaching
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Metropolitana
Cupey, PR 08.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Universidad De Puerto Rico -Recinto De Rio Piedrs
San Juan, PR 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
- Testing and grading
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
The Brooklyn School For Social Justice
01.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
City Of New York, Public Schools
04.2014 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Mercy College
01.2014 - 06.2022
Teaching Artist
United Rythms And Visions Inc.
12.2009 - 06.2012
Champion Learning Center -Tutor
State Department Of Education
02.2009 - 06.2009
Minor Deegre - Elementary School Teaching
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Metropolitana
08.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Universidad De Puerto Rico -Recinto De Rio Piedrs
08.1998 - 05.2002
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