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Jessica A. Tovar Pacheco

Perris

Summary

I am a passionate Spanish language teacher who provides students with exceptional language learning, Spanish-speaking countries, and the student community culture immersion opportunities and supports educational endeavors. During my experience working in the school setting in Riverside and San Diego counties, I have been a skilled implementer of diverse and buildable language and general instruction, differentiation, and classroom management methods that improved most of my students' classroom and academic performance. I am committed to cultivating fruitful learning and a positive community environment for each student. I positively motivate students by building a strong relationship, getting to know their strengths, interests, and needs with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship also providing resources and encouraging them to learn or embrace a language and different and diverse cultures.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Gompers Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Created a supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans to address individual learning needs, resulting in improved student performance.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships between students, parents, and colleagues.

Spanish Substitute Teacher

Riverside Unified School District
09.2023 - 08.2024


  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.

Single Subject Spanish Student Teacher

Riverside Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

PrimeTime Tutor - Amelia Earhart Middle School

Riverside Unified School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address any academic or behavioral concerns.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Education

M.Ed - Masters of Education & Teacher Credential Program

University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Spanish

Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • High-Level Spanish Proficiency
  • Language Immersion Techniques and Practices
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Strong Classroom Management
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Cultural immersion
  • Educational leadership
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Creative Lesson Design
  • Continuous professional development
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment

Certification

  • BILA Authorization Certification
  • English Learner Authorization
  • RUSD - UCR Teacher Education: Project Impact

Accomplishments

  • AA: Humanities, Philosophy and Arts
  • AA: Social and Behavioral Studies
  • AA: Spanish for Transfer
  • AA: Communication, Media and Languages

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Gompers Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - 06.2025

Spanish Substitute Teacher

Riverside Unified School District
09.2023 - 08.2024

Single Subject Spanish Student Teacher

Riverside Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

PrimeTime Tutor - Amelia Earhart Middle School

Riverside Unified School District
10.2022 - 06.2023

M.Ed - Masters of Education & Teacher Credential Program

University of California Riverside

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature

University of California, Riverside

Associate of Arts - Spanish

Moreno Valley College