Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Felicia Fernandez-Tapia

Davenport,IA

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development , learning styles and teamwork. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students/individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.



Work History

Laborer

Coco and Gio
02.2016 - 2023
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all operational tasks
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to optimize workflow

Spanish Teacher

Davenport Community School District - Central HS
08.2013 - 2018
  • Taught High School Spanish Daily
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of Spanish language and culture.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, encouraging student participation and collaboration in language activities.
  • Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students studying Spanish.

ELL Teacher

Davenport Community School District - Monroe Elementary
08.2015 - 2016
  • Delivered English Language Instruction Daily
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to provide targeted feedback.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.

ELL Teacher -K-5

Davenport Community School District-Adams Elementary
08.2010 - 2013
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for English language learners, enhancing language acquisition and cultural integration.
  • Implemented diverse instructional strategies to address different learning styles and maximize student engagement.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to adapt curricula and provide targeted support for ELL students.

Spanish Teacher

Bettendorf Community School District-Bettendorf HS
08.2008 - 2009
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of Spanish language and culture (85 min.block scheduling).
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback on language skills.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - TESOL/Foreign Language

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-2004

Associate of Arts - General Education

Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA
05-2001

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Customer service

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Laborer

Coco and Gio
02.2016 - 2023

ELL Teacher

Davenport Community School District - Monroe Elementary
08.2015 - 2016

Spanish Teacher

Davenport Community School District - Central HS
08.2013 - 2018

ELL Teacher -K-5

Davenport Community School District-Adams Elementary
08.2010 - 2013

Spanish Teacher

Bettendorf Community School District-Bettendorf HS
08.2008 - 2009

Bachelor of Arts - TESOL/Foreign Language

University of Northern Iowa

Associate of Arts - General Education

Scott Community College
Felicia Fernandez-Tapia