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Ericka Encinias

Montezuma,NM

Summary

Studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching K-3 material using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dual Language Teacher

Santa Fe Public Schools
Santa Fe, NM
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Facilitated student engagement through creative activities, such as group projects and role-play scenarios.
  • Held online lectures and assigned web-based activities such as reading comprehension games, 3rd grade ESL programs and math games that reinforced curriculum using Google Classroom, Zoom, and online student portfolios.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Created assessments that evaluated both language proficiency and content knowledge objectives.
  • Organized field trips to local cultural sites in order to provide real-world applications of the material being taught.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Utilized various teaching methods such as lecture-discussion techniques or project-based instruction.
  • Adapted classroom lessons for special education students with diverse learning styles.
  • Developed language extracurricular programs to promote learning outside of classroom.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.

K-2 Teacher

Las Vegas City Schools
Las Vegas, NM
07.2007 - 07.2018
  • Promoted language development through storytelling, role playing, and other interactive activities.
  • Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
  • Facilitated hands-on activities such as art projects or science experiments to enhance learning.
  • Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance including grades, attendance, behavior reports.
  • Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
  • Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students in learning activities.
  • Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Incorporated literature into lessons across all subject areas to promote literacy development.
  • Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
  • Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing opportunities for problem-solving exercises.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions.
  • Provided a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves.
  • Facilitated discussions about current events topics to develop social awareness among students.
  • Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
  • Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Conducted assessments to identify learning gaps and provide targeted instruction.
  • Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust, understanding, and mutual respect between teacher and student.
  • Organized small group activities to reinforce basic skills such as reading, writing, and math.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students in their academic pursuits.
  • Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
  • Assisted special education teachers with designing Individual Education Plans.
  • Established classroom rules and procedures that promoted respect for all individuals.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Prepared students for state required achievement assessments.
  • Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
  • Encouraged parent involvement in their child's education through conferences and open communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Bilingual Education

NMHU
Las Vegas, NM
05-2000

Skills

  • Teaching Strategies
  • Multicultural Education
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Educational Strategies
  • Curriculum Development Understanding
  • Oratory Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Fluent Spanich Speaker

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dual Language Teacher

Santa Fe Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021

K-2 Teacher

Las Vegas City Schools
07.2007 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Bilingual Education

NMHU

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