Elizabeth Herrera
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Skillful Senior Class Teacher with 30 years of Spanish instruction experience. Implementing a structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.
Focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lessons, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning.
Mentored and coached newly qualified and experienced teachers and developed new in school and district wide approaches to assessment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior School Teacher
Herbert H. Lehman High School
09.1996 - Current
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed
- Attended and presented at weekly staff, grade and leadership meetings.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Prepared students for standardized tests, monitored growth and academic process.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Worked with other teachers for comprehensive approach to education.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in Foreign languages and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
Programming Assistant
Park West High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify strategies.
- Developed in school assessment tool which was then used in schools across the district
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, monitoring progress and developing practice.
- Identified issues, analyzed school data and provided solutions to problems.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Classroom Teacher
P.S. 31 William Garrison School
09.1992 - 06.1995
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Instructed groups of up to 8 students and provided individual support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.1992
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Educational research
- SMART Boards
- Common core standards
- Classroom management
- Foreign Language curriculum development
- Standardized Testing
- College preparation
- Program development
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Senior School Teacher
Herbert H. Lehman High School
09.1996 - Current
Programming Assistant
Park West High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
Classroom Teacher
P.S. 31 William Garrison School
09.1992 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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