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Gloria Irizarry

Cheshire,CONNECTICUT

Summary

Passionate educator with extensive experience in bilingual and elementary education, notably at Truman School. Excelled in literacy development and cultural awareness, enhancing student engagement and fluency in English/Spanish. Proven track record in boosting reading comprehension and standardized testing scores through innovative teaching strategies and peer collaboration.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

Truman School
10.2017 - Current
  • Created dynamic lesson plans to include all students needs and levels.
  • Monitored student progress in both English/Spanish growth and English/Spanish fluency.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Assigned homework in English and Spanish.

Elementary School Teacher (4-6)

Esc. Ana L. Rosa Tricoche
09.1999 - 10.2017
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, ELA, and social studies.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

Colegio Nuestra Señora De Valvanera

Title 1 Elementary Teacher
02.1999 - 08.1999
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
  • Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
  • Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY PONCE CAMPUS
Ponce, PR
06.1999

Skills

  • Literacy development
  • Standardized Testing
  • Teaching strategies
  • Student Motivation
  • Peer Collaboration
  • Technology Integration
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Reading Comprehension

Certification

  • Elementary Grades 1 through 6, Connecticut State Department of Education - October 10, 2017 TO October 9, 2025
  • Elementary School Teacher Level 4th-6th, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - Life Certificate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Bilingual Teacher

Truman School
10.2017 - Current

Elementary School Teacher (4-6)

Esc. Ana L. Rosa Tricoche
09.1999 - 10.2017

Colegio Nuestra Señora De Valvanera

Title 1 Elementary Teacher
02.1999 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY PONCE CAMPUS

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