Jesus Prieto
Coppell,TX
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Elementary Teacher from Davis Elementary School, adept in bilingual instruction and fostering collaborative teamwork. Excelled in enhancing student academic performance and cultural sensitivity, achieving significant improvements in reading comprehension and English language skills. Proven track record in developing effective parent-teacher communication and innovative lesson plans tailored to diverse learner needs.
Accomplished 1st grade bilingual teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Davis Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to improved academic performance and increased confidence in their abilities.
- Promoted cultural understanding and appreciation through the integration of multicultural materials and activities.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that focused on celebrating student successes while identifying areas for improvement, resulting in stronger home-school partnerships.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported English Language Learners with targeted instruction, improving reading and writing skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected content areas and promoted higher-order thinking skills.
- Used formative assessments to guide instructional planning and ensure alignment with curriculum standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in bilingual education.
- Enhanced language development by incorporating bilingual techniques in daily lessons.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies for diverse learners.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering a positive learning environment for all learners.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained an orderly and productive learning space while respecting diverse student needs.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Bilingual Teacher
IISD
10.2004 - 05.2017
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in both English and Spanish growth and Spanish fluency.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, fostering growth and development in both language acquisition and content knowledge.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Assigned homework in multiple languages.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to the target languages spoken in class, providing additional opportunities for students to practice their skills outside of the classroom setting.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students by incorporating diverse texts and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive learning environment and increased student participation.
- Utilized various assessment methods to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Increased students' understanding of [Language] through teaching in various languages.
- Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Master of Arts - Philology
Universidad De Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Universidad Ricardo Palma
Lima, Peru07.1983
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Oral communication
- Reading Intervention
- Creative Lesson Design
- Writing instruction
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Bilingual Instruction
- Teaching English Language Learners
- Teaching strategies
- Individualized Learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Reading Comprehension
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st Grade Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Davis Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2024
Bilingual Teacher
IISD
10.2004 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Philology
Universidad De Salamanca
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Universidad Ricardo Palma
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