Janet M. Ferreira
Berkeley Heights,New Jersey
Summary
Spanish teacher with a focus on creating engaging learning environments for K-5 students. Utilizes differentiated instruction, interactive activities, and technology to enhance language skills. Collaborates with educators to develop targeted strategies that improve student outcomes.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher K-5th Grade
Edison School District
Edison, NJ
09.2012 - Current
- Utilizing a variety of teaching methods in the classroom.
- Differentiating/adjusting lesson plans to meet all student academic levels of comprehension.
- Motivating students to not only learn but also build and improve on the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Effectively assess students’ abilities and select appropriate teaching strategies for individual developmental levels provide one-on-one as well as large and small groups.
- Promoting physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games, music, technology, digital assessments and hands on activities/worksheets.
- Working collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address students' learning objectives.
- Pursuing Professional Development continually by attending educational conferences, seminaries and teaching training workshops.
- Executing additional responsibilities from the administrators and designee.
- Collaborating with staff members to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning.
Education
Endorsement in Special Education Certification -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey06-2011
36 credits Towards a Master's Degree - Culture and Language
Salamanca University
Salamanca, Spain01-2004
B.A. - Spanish, Psychology
Kean University
Union, New Jersey01-2002
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional techniques
- Teaching diverse learners
- Student progress evaluation
- Technology integration
- Effective communication
- Student performance assessment
- problem solving
Accomplishments
- #EdcampUSDOED, Washington, DC, 07/08/16, (Meeting The Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King and wonderful educators.)
- Seesaw Ambassador, (Student Driven Digital Portfolios)
- Teaches with manipulatives
- Differentiated learning
- Participates in the Community Service Club-Helping needy people.
- Works closely with parents and community to maximize their involvement in school activities and to ensure the development of more resources for the school.
- Implements more technology to enhance easier instructional plans and activities.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher K-5th Grade
Edison School District
09.2012 - Current
Endorsement in Special Education Certification -
Rutgers University
36 credits Towards a Master's Degree - Culture and Language
Salamanca University
B.A. - Spanish, Psychology
Kean University