Jennifer Pedroza
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Caring instructor with outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and deep understanding in the Math, Science, and Spanish subjects. Proven success in involving all types of students in formal and informal classrooms and working tirelessly for student comprehension and personal growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher and Academic Advisor
Southern Arizona Community Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
Instructor
Science Of Sports
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
Math Interventionist
Douglas Unified District
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Used assistive technology such as reading pens, reading software and text-to-speech software to increase, maintain or improve capabilities of students.
Science Teacher's Aide
Center For Academic Success
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
Private Tutor
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with parents to create private tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leadership And Learning Innovations
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2023
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Special Needs Student Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Behavior Management
- Grading assignments
- Student Supervision
- Mentoring students
- Technological Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Online classroom management
- Learning techniques
- Event Development
- Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Youth for Douglas Committee Leader and Founder
- NES Spanish 401 test passed
- Cochise County Public Notary
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Spanish Teacher and Academic Advisor
Southern Arizona Community Academy
07.2022 - Current
Instructor
Science Of Sports
05.2022 - 07.2022
Math Interventionist
Douglas Unified District
03.2022 - 05.2022
Science Teacher's Aide
Center For Academic Success
09.2019 - 03.2022
Private Tutor
12.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Leadership And Learning Innovations
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cochise College
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