Hortensia Lizcano

• Hired on September 1999 as a 3100 teacher, instructing all academic subject areas to a classroom of up to 28, 3rd grade students.
• Left F.S. Tucker Elementary (on excellent terms) on Nov 1999 to instruct part-time Spanish SL, S, and ESOL at Pinecrest Elementary and part time at Howard Drive Elementary.
• Left Howard Drive (on excellent terms) in June 2000 and started teaching Full–Time at Pinecrest Elementary until September 2025.

· Created weekly lesson plans for Spanish Speakers.

· Delivered engaging lesson, ensuring that every child’s learning styles ,and abilities are addressed.

· Assisted with Open House for parents

· Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student.

· Administered FCAT tests to ESOL students.

· Taught Content Curriculum in Home Language to Spanish ESOL students.

• Serving the school in an extracurricular activities in support of the FLORIDA ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION.

• Conduct lessons in small groups, using differentiated instruction, implementing the Florida Common Core Standards, and reinforcing concepts that struggling students are having in their Math classes.

• Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
• Implemented the Burlington teaching methods to enhance language acquisition.
• Facilitated assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Taught ESL students from different nationalities. I used an integrated curriculum of Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
• Worked a The English Center, Doral High School, Miami Beach Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School (Most schools that offered ESOL Adult Education)

• Responsible for creating a classroom environment that developed in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship.
• Developed and implemented engaging literature tailored to diverse student needs.
• Motivated students to read widely for information and recreation.
• Helped students developed standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and that discovered and developed special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet the Florida standards.
• Mentored junior staff in effective writing teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.

• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for diverse student populations.
• Implemented an integrated curriculum of Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
• Taught ESL students from different nationalities.
• Used strategies that helped students get motivated to learn English in a practical way.

• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance English language proficiency among diverse student populations.
• Implemented interactive teaching methods, fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
• Assessed student progress through standardized tests and individualized evaluations.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create curriculum materials aligned with state educational standards and best practices.

• Developed engaging lesson plans integrating diverse learning styles and educational tools.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
• Implemented individualized instruction strategies to accommodate students' varying needs.
• Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and address challenges.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Collaborated with lead teachers to enhance classroom management strategies.
• Assisted in assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.
• Assisted Ms. Alina Plascencia in her 5th grade class at the “Potential Drop-Out Program”.