Gloria Baez
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused Spanish teacher with experience in middle and high school settings. Committed to creating engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments that support language acquisition and academic growth. Strong collaborator and instructional leader with experience mentoring teachers and leading department initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Spanish Teacher (Grades 6th-8th)
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Long Island City, New York
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned Spanish instruction using communicative, culturally responsive, and inquiry-based (IB-aligned) teaching practices.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including ELLs and students with varying academic needs, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
- Use formative and summative assessments to track progress and adjust instruction.
- Mentored new teachers, facilitating their onboarding and professional development to strengthen instructional effectiveness.
- Led Language Department in curriculum alignment and instructional planning, ensuring cohesive language learning experiences across grades.
Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)th
School Professionals
New York, New York
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Deliver instruction across grade levels and subject areas, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Adapt lesson plans to meet student needs and maintain classroom structure.
- Communicate student progress and feedback to full-time teachers.
Student Teacher
High School for Environmental Studies
New York, New York
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students and enhance understanding.
- Led language activities that improved students' speaking and comprehension skills.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing targeted assistance to improve student learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Spanish Education
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY12-2021
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Learning standards alignment
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Leadership & Mentorship
Certification
New York State Teaching Certification (Spanish, Grades 7–12)
Timeline
Spanish Teacher (Grades 6th-8th)
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
01.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
High School for Environmental Studies
09.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)th
School Professionals
05.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Spanish Education
SUNY, Cortland