Jennifer Escalante
Lawrence,MA
Summary
Adaptable instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary middle school , and high school grade levels for students with different cultural backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
ENLACE at Lawrence High School
2020.12 - 2023.01
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
School Office Clerk
ENLACE at Lawrence High School
2019.08 - 2020.12
- Enhanced communication between staff and parents by effectively managing phone calls and emails.
- Assisted in maintaining a well-organized school environment, contributing to smooth daily operations.
- Served as a liaison between the school office and various departments, ensuring timely completion of necessary tasks and clear communication.
- Ensured timely report card distribution by diligently inputting data, proofreading, and printing reports.
- Streamlined inventory management for office supplies, placing orders when necessary to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Supported the principal with scheduling appointments, planning events, and coordinating meetings for optimal time management.
- Regularly updated student contact information in the database system allowing for efficient communication with families.
- Maintained accurate attendance records for students, enabling prompt identification of trends or concerns regarding absenteeism.
- Managed financial transactions for school events, collecting fees, issuing receipts, and reconciling accounts.
- Increased parent involvement in school activities by creating informative newsletters and distributing them regularly.
- Maintained daily attendance record of students in school.
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
Paraprofessional
Oliver Partnership School
2016.01 - 2019.06
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
Education
Masters in English As A Second Language - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish (native) and English
Certification
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)/ May 2018
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
ENLACE at Lawrence High School
2020.12 - 2023.01
School Office Clerk
ENLACE at Lawrence High School
2019.08 - 2020.12
Paraprofessional
Oliver Partnership School
2016.01 - 2019.06
Masters in English As A Second Language - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Merrimack College
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)/ May 2018
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