Erica Encinas
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Engaging High School Teacher with 25 years of experience teaching. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Experience in online instruction and curriculum development. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
World Language Department Chair/Spanish Teacher
Tempe Union High School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2007 - Current
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review objectives, deadlines and progress towards goals.
- Worked with teachers to improve instructional success and student behavior.
- Developed and implemented curricula for new courses in alignment with educational standards.
- Created instructional materials to accompany course curricula.
- Collaborated with faculty members to update existing curricula to meet changing needs.
- Organized workshops and seminars for educators on the use of technology and best practices in the classroom.
Spanish Teacher
Covina Valley Unified School District
Covina, CA
09.1999 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
Education
M.D. - Education
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZ05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-1999
Skills
- International Student Support
- Interdepartmental Activity Management
- Teacher Mentoring
- Instructional Leadership
Timeline
World Language Department Chair/Spanish Teacher
Tempe Union High School District
08.2007 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Covina Valley Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2007
M.D. - Education
Grand Canyon High School
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
California State University Fullerton