Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Intern

Irma Preciado

Newark ,OH

Summary

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2018 - Current


  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Arizona's core educational standards.

Spanish Teacher

Maricopa Unified School District
Maricopa , AZ
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits

Spanish Teacher

Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Successfully taught at Desert Mountain's International Baccalaureate Spanish program.
  • Attended monthly meetings to keep abreast of baccalaureate information and requirements.

ESL Instructor

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
08.2003 - 05.2016
  • Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.

Spanish, ESL and Department Chair

Yuma Union High School District
Yum, AZ
10.1988 - 05.2016
  • Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
  • Performed formal evaluations for Spanish, French, German and ESL teachers.
  • Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
  • Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
  • Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
  • Taught ESL levels 1, 2 and 3
  • Taught Spanish 1, 2 and 3

Education

Master of Arts - Bilingual Multicultural Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1984

Skills

  • Instructional Materials Preparation
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Google Classroom
  • Small Group Tutoring
  • Teacher Education
  • School Administration
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Engagement
  • Textbook Selection
  • Curriculum Selection

Certification

  • Bilingual Certificate (University of Arizona)
  • ESL Endorsement

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2018 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Maricopa Unified School District
07.2017 - 05.2018

Spanish Teacher

Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2017

ESL Instructor

Arizona Western College
08.2003 - 05.2016

Spanish, ESL and Department Chair

Yuma Union High School District
10.1988 - 05.2016

Master of Arts - Bilingual Multicultural Education

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education

Arizona State University
Irma Preciado