Janet Crespo
Wildwood,florida
Summary
Bilingual Spanish Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish to foreign nationals. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in native language and explained concepts clearly. 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GED /ESOL Instructor
Sumter County Adult Education Center
2020.01 - Current
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Enhanced communication skills among students by implementing group projects and collaborative learning strategies.
- Incorporated authentic materials into lessons, exposing students to various aspects of English-speaking culture and promoting cultural literacy.
- Utilized technology tools such as online platforms, multimedia resources, and language software programs to enhance the overall effectiveness of ESOL instruction.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
2014.08 - 2019.05
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Boosted students'' cultural awareness by incorporating authentic materials and real-world scenarios in lessons.
- Promoted language retention through engaging projects and activities that reinforced vocabulary and grammar concepts.
- Mentored new Spanish teachers, providing guidance for effective classroom management techniques and curriculum development.
Content Developer/ World Language Instruction
Learning America Inc
2010.09 - 2013.05
- Streamlined the content creation process by implementing a content management system, improving overall efficiency.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for content strategies that aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with subject matter experts to produce accurate and authoritative content on a variety of topics.
- Conducted extensive research on industry trends to ensure the production of timely and informative content.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
ExCEL Program Gifted And Talented Public School
2005.09 - 2011.06
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Contributed to a positive school environment by participating in extracurricular activities and taking on leadership roles when needed.
- Promoted language retention through engaging projects and activities that reinforced vocabulary and grammar concepts.
- Initiated an after-school Spanish club, offering additional opportunities for students to practice speaking skills and immerse themselves in the language.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
ExCEL Program Gifted And Talented Public School
2001.09 - 2005.06
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Contributed to a positive school environment by participating in extracurricular activities and taking on leadership roles when needed.
- Promoted language retention through engaging projects and activities that reinforced vocabulary and grammar concepts.
- Initiated an after-school Spanish club, offering additional opportunities for students to practice speaking skills and immerse themselves in the language.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ05.2007
Certification - PK-3rd Certification
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ2003
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German, Puerto Rico06.1995
Skills
- Fluency Building
- Parent Communication
- Grammar Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom Management
- Cross-cultural communication
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- ESL teaching methods
Certification
- FL DOE Spanish k-12 Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
GED /ESOL Instructor
Sumter County Adult Education Center
2020.01 - Current
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
2014.08 - 2019.05
Content Developer/ World Language Instruction
Learning America Inc
2010.09 - 2013.05
Middle School Spanish Teacher
ExCEL Program Gifted And Talented Public School
2005.09 - 2011.06
Middle School Spanish Teacher
ExCEL Program Gifted And Talented Public School
2001.09 - 2005.06
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Certification - PK-3rd Certification
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
- FL DOE Spanish k-12 Certification
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