Blanca Diaz-Lofton
Teacher/Advisor/Coach
Lexa,Arkansas
Summary
Professional linguist with significant experience in Foreign language instruction, curriculum development, and cultural education. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and educational environments. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering student engagement. Known for reliability, flexibility, and passion for language learning and teaching.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Years of Professional Experience
18
18
Years of Professional Experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher 9-12th grades
KIPP Delta Collegiate High School
06.2008 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Teacher Grades 9-12
KIPP Delta Collegiate High School
06.2008 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Arts - ECE And Children's Psychology
Colegio Tijuana
Tijuana Baja California Mexico 06.1981 - 05.1984
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Behavior management
Positive role model and mentor
Public speaking
Classroom instruction
Conflict resolution
Collaborative learning
Child development
Curriculum implementation
Curriculum development
FLUENT IN English
FLUENT IN Spanish
Social-emotional learning training
Elementary education
Special education
Test grading
ESL- english as second language
Standardized testing
Test proctoring
Curriculum compliance with Arkansas
Mentorship
AP Summer Institutes 3 Times Certification
Countless hours of Arkansas IDEAS Certified training
Timeline
Teacher 9-12th grades
KIPP Delta Collegiate High School
06.2008 - 06.2025
Teacher Grades 9-12
KIPP Delta Collegiate High School
06.2008 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - ECE And Children's Psychology
Colegio Tijuana
06.1981 - 05.1984
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