Elizabeth Acevedo
teacher
6915 Valley View Rd,IL
Summary
Dynamic Teacher Leader with a proven track record at Goddard School, excelling in instructional leadership and fostering student engagement. Spearheaded cross-curricular lessons and hands-on activities, significantly enhancing learning experiences. Adept at building relationships and implementing literacy strategies, I've effectively improved reading comprehension and classroom dynamics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Leader
Goddard School
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, maximizing student understanding of interconnected concepts.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Served as a grade-level representative on school committees, contributing to decisions regarding curriculum development, assessment practices, and school-wide initiatives.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies aimed at improving reading comprehension skills among struggling readers.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering open communication with students and parents.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher
Bode Preschool
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Preparotoria 2
Mexico 06-1995
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Mathematics instruction
- Science instruction
- Arts integration
- Literacy strategies
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Positive role model and mentor
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
Im not sure...
Certification
Gateways
cpr
cda
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Goddard School
05.2023 - 07.2024
Teacher
Bode Preschool
01.2016 - 07.2022
Gateways
cpr
cda
High School Diploma -
Preparotoria 2
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