Enercida Lara
Queens
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Teacher with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Proven ability to create inclusive lesson plans that enhance language acquisition and foster positive classroom environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn
09.2009 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance Spanish language skills.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate and track student progress in language acquisition.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance language instruction and engagement.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication.
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Spanish language curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation to foster holistic language development.
- Organized and led interactive activities including games and role-playing exercises to enhance student engagement and language practice.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies for second language learners.
- Gathered real-time data through traditional assessments with quizzes, exams and essays.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish by providing feedback during class discussions.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Advised parents on how they can support their children's language development at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language And Literature
Queens College
Flushing, NY06-2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Educational technology
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- Master Degree in School Bilingual Counseling
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language And Literature
Queens College