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Fatima Pineda

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Dedicated and innovative educator with 11+ years experience in ESL and Spanish Immersion classrooms. Strong commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging student engagement and academic excellence. Skilled in developing and implementing curriculum to meet diverse learning needs and educational standards. Proven ability to build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents to enhance student success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Immersion Teacher

Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed and delivered language immersion activities to engage students in learning a second language.
  • Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their language goals.
  • Adapted curriculum to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Created an environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Adjusted lessons implementing differentiated reading and math centers, and guided reading, to reach Lexile reading growth goals.
  • Use behavior techniques as a motivator for enhancing conduct and encouraging participation.
  • Held conferences with parents on student progress in Spanish and English.
  • Ensured effective connections with parents, community, and other team members.
  • Administered testing, progress monitored, and analyzed the class performance.
  • Served as a Second Grade Team Chair and a member of the School Improvement Team.

Elementary School Teacher

Nova School
La Entrada Copan, Honduras
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Creating effective lesson plans for elementary subjects like Reading and Social Studies in English, while addressing students' needs in a remote learning environment.

Science Teacher

Western International School of Honduras
Santa Rosa De Copan , Honduras
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Creating effective lesson plans for elementary subjects like Science and Social Studies in English, while addressing diverse student needs.

Elementary School Teacher

Sun Valley Billingual School
San Pedro Sula , Honduras
02.2014 - 07.2017
  • Creating effective lesson plans for elementary subjects like Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies in English, while addressing diverse student needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
05-2024

Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language Education (English) - Education

Francisco Morazan National Pedagogical University
Honduras
07-2017

Skills

  • Innovative thinking and strong communication skills
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Culturally Aware
  • 4 years of experience in Spanish immersion education
  • Experience Supporting Multilingual Learners
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace tools, student motivation
  • Project-based learning

Certification

  • Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
  • mCLASS- K–6 Literacy Assessment & Dyslexia Screening
  • Starward Stem Project Based Learning
  • ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages
  • Universal Screener CogAT
  • UFLI Foundations

References

  • Fabian Santos( Third Grade Teacher) fabiansantos@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Kimone Lewis (Second Grade Teacher) kimonelewis@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Melissa Hartzel (Instructional Coach) melissahartzel@ccs.k12.nc.us

Timeline

Spanish Immersion Teacher

Cumberland County Schools
02.2021 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Nova School
06.2020 - 11.2020

Science Teacher

Western International School of Honduras
08.2017 - 06.2020

Elementary School Teacher

Sun Valley Billingual School
02.2014 - 07.2017

Master of Arts - Education

Greensboro College

Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language Education (English) - Education

Francisco Morazan National Pedagogical University
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