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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

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