Iris Velazquez
Riverside,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHER
Addison School District 4
Addison, IL
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Taught 6 periods for 6th, 7th and 8th graders
- Created weekly lesson plans for three preps
- Collaborated with Team members to create engaging lessons
- Attended weekly meetings, maintained communications with Administration regarding student behavior and academic concerns
- Attended numerous PDs including De-escalation, IPI (Instructional Practices Inventory), Teaching with Poverty in Mind
SPANISH/TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATOR
Komarek School District 94
North Riverside, IL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught 4 Periods of Spanish Language Arts for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades
- Provided TBE support for 7 Full-time Bilingual Students
- Administered state assessments: ACCESS, MAP Growth, IAR for all TBE Students K-8th grades
- Provided translation as needed for IEP and parent-teacher conferences
- Worked closely with ELL Coordinator to plan for supporting TBE students
- Participated in BPAC committee and meetings
- Ran the after school Spanish Club once per week for the Spring 2022 semester
Fourth Grade Dual Language Teacher
Addison School District 4
Addison, IL
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught Math and Science in Spanish for 30 Dual Language Students
- 3 with IEPs
- Taught 21 in person and 9 remotely
- Administered state assessments: ACCESS, MAP Growth, IAR
- Prepared/executed lesson plans each week
- Regularly communicated with parents via phone calls, through Seesaw and Remind
Bilingual Teacher
Cook County District 130
Blue Island, IL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught ELA to self-contained class of 14 Bilingual students
- Pushed-in and Pulled-out into classes for 6th through 8th grade Bilingual (40+) students
- Administered ACCESS and Map Tests
- Worked closely with 7th grade Grade-level teachers to support Bilingual students
- Prepared lesson plans weekly
- Regularly attended Grade-level, district level meetings
Semester Substitute Teacher
Hinsdale South High School
Hinsdale, IL
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Served as permanent Substitute for all subjects (including Special Education), Supervised Study Hall, took/reported attendance, provided academic assistance.
Substitute Teacher
Riverside Brookfield High School
Riverside, IL
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Substitute taught for all subjects including Special Education teachers/paraprofessionals, took/reported attendance, regularly provided academic assistance.
Bilingual Tutor/Interpreter
East Leyden High School
Franklin Park, IL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised study hall, provided tutoring for ELL students, interpreted for ELL students, parents, staff, IEP meetings.
Transitional Bilingual Substitute Teacher
Komarek District School
North Riverside, IL
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Created/taught lesson plans for K-4th grade ELL students, administered Park tests, translated for ELL parents at IEP meetings.
Finance Assistant
Council of Residential Specialists
Chicago, IL
06.2006 - 10.2007
- Opened payment batches, distributed batch orders, processed check payments, refunds, return checks, mailed monthly invoices.
Member Services Coordinator
Council of Residential Specialists
Chicago, IL
10.2003 - 06.2006
- Advised candidate members on designation requirements, maintained membership database, responded to CRS help email requests (1,000+) per month.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Liberty University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Concordia University Chicago
12.2002
Skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Database management
- Strong Classroom Management skills
- Microsoft and Google Suite Proficient
- Fluent in English/Spanish
- Excellent Communication skills
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Certification
Illinois State Board of Education: World Languages-Spanish
Issued Jan 2021
Illinois State Board of Education: Transitional Bilingual Educator Endorsement
Issued May 2019 · Expires Jun 2024
Credential ID 2414634
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Graduated Graduate school with Distinction.
Timeline
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHER
Addison School District 4
08.2022 - 03.2024
SPANISH/TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATOR
Komarek School District 94
08.2021 - 06.2022
Fourth Grade Dual Language Teacher
Addison School District 4
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bilingual Teacher
Cook County District 130
08.2019 - 06.2020
Semester Substitute Teacher
Hinsdale South High School
02.2019 - 06.2019
Bilingual Tutor/Interpreter
East Leyden High School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Transitional Bilingual Substitute Teacher
Komarek District School
02.2018 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Riverside Brookfield High School
04.2017 - 02.2019
Finance Assistant
Council of Residential Specialists
06.2006 - 10.2007
Member Services Coordinator
Council of Residential Specialists
10.2003 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Concordia University Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education: World Languages-Spanish
Issued Jan 2021
Illinois State Board of Education: Transitional Bilingual Educator Endorsement
Issued May 2019 · Expires Jun 2024
Credential ID 2414634
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