Guadalupe Ventura
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Five years collaborating with others to help improve the success of students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
LEARN Charter School Network
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented assessments for classroom in subject areas of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed classroom management skills related to developing self-control and independence with 5th graders to improve relationships with bilingual, culturally and cognitively diverse learners
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher
Lara Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented assessments for classroom in subject area of Mathematics. Graded summative and formative assessments
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed classroom management skills related to developing self-control and independence with 5th graders and 6th graders to improve relationships with bilingual, culturally and cognitively diverse learners
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Assistant Coach
Jones College Prep
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead coach for freshman and sophomore team.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Chicago Park District
06.2012 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with other swimming instructors to create most effective lessons for participants, along with a safe work environment.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Education
M.Ed - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06.2022
B.A. - Elementary Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2019
Skills
- Instructional Methods
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Blackboard Software
- Technology Integration
- Problem-Solving Strengths
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Discussion Facilitation
- Active Listening
- Course Design
Certification
Michigan Standard Elementary Certificate
Elementary: K-5 All Subjects Middle School Mathematics: 6-8
English as a Second language and Bilingual Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
LEARN Charter School Network
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Coach
Jones College Prep
02.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
Lara Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2023
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Chicago Park District
06.2012 - 08.2020
M.Ed - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
American College of Education
B.A. - Elementary Education
University of Michigan
Michigan Standard Elementary Certificate
Elementary: K-5 All Subjects Middle School Mathematics: 6-8
English as a Second language and Bilingual Education
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