Aiming to leverage my educational background to expand my knowledge and experiences, while applying my skills to contribute effectively to future opportunities and challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
7th and 8th Grade EL Co-Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
Supported Co-teachers by modeling instructional strategies and offering feedback to enhance their effectiveness in working with English learners.
Collaborated with general education teachers to plan and deliver instruction that meets the needs of English learners
Provided language support and accommodations aligned with students' proficiency levels.
Differentiated instruction based on WIDA language levels and individual student needs.
Complete quarterly ILPs to monitor and document students' academic progress, language development, and instructional support to ensure they receive appropriate interventions and accomodations aligned with their language proficiency levels.
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
McMurray Middle Prep
01.2015 - Current
Implement goals and objectives set forth by the Tennessee Curriculum Framework handbook.
Launch diversified programs to enhance students and faculties’ awareness of various attributes of diverse students. Reinforce classroom management to create a more structured environment.
Design specific lesson plans to incorporate technology in daily lessons.
7th & 9th Grade English Teacher
Fidelina Melendez Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2015
Conduct small groups and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at full potential.
Participate in ongoing workshop training sessions.
Facilitate activities that develop students physical, emotional and social growth.
Education
Bachelor in Arts - English Education
University of Puerto Rico
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
05-2021
Skills
LICENSURE
Puerto Rico Teachers Certification
Tennessee Teaching License with an Endorsement 7 -12 English
COMMUNICATION
Bilingual Spanish and English (written and verbal)
Oral Proficiency Test Certification
Weekly Collaboration and Lesson Planning Designing
LEADERSHIP
Data Team Lead
Grade Level Lead
School Leadership Retreat
Leadership PLC Retreat
Interviewed and recruited teachers in Puerto Rico Teachers Recruitment Fair
Interviewed teachers at the MNPS Lipscomb Teachers Recruitment Fair
Interviewed for MNPS Literacy Design Teaching Specialist
Instructional strategies
Student motivation
Behavior management
Classroom instruction
Cooperative learning experience
Critical thinking
Classroom management
Positive role model and mentor
Lesson planning
Small group instruction
Differentiated instruction
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade EL Co-Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
McMurray Middle Prep
01.2015 - Current
7th & 9th Grade English Teacher
Fidelina Melendez Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor in Arts - English Education
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education