Judith Comesañas
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and passionate bilingual educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Newark Board of Educattion
Newark, NJ
09.2008 - Current
- Encourage bilingual students to use their native language while learning English by incorporating cultural elements into the classroom environment.
- Assist bilingual students with translation of English materials into Spanish when needed.
- Create an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and providing consistent reinforcement strategies.
- Establish positive relationships with students by creating a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Engage in professional development activities related to the role of an elementary bilingual teacher.
- Provide individualized instruction to meet each student's needs and abilities within the guidelines set forth by the district's curricular program.
- Adapte teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
Administrative Secretary
Newark Public Schools
Newark
01.1985 - Current
- Maintain the daily operations of a school office such as, staff attendance, assignment of substitute teachers, registrations of new students, along with various other clerical tasks
- Supervise support staff duties
- Verify full time and per-diem staff payroll on a daily basis
- Directly work with the principal and vice principals of the school
- Facilitate in addressing parents concerns
- Assist teachers in acquiring all necessary supplies, copies, and documentation for class management
- School Treasurer: Maintain all financial records for the school.
Education
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher Certification
Kean University
Union, NJ09-2012
Bachelors of Arts - Family & Child Studies, Early Childhood Education K-12
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Student-Centered Learning
- Classroom Management
- Parental Communication
- Teacher Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team building
Certification
NJ, 02/2008, K-5, Elementary Ed. Content Knowledge, #584974, Pending, Passed, Passed, English, Spanish
Experience
3rd Grade, Ridge Street School, Newark, NJ, Fall 2007, Planned, developed and taught lessons in all subject areas, Promoted a successful learning environment conducive to learning, Evaluated student progress through test, participation, and individual assessment, Effectively used cooperative learning strategies, Planned and created bulletin boards, Assisted with parent-teacher conferences, Administrative Secretary, Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ, 1985, Present, Maintain the daily operations of a school office such as, staff attendance, assignment of substitute teachers, registrations of new students, along with various other clerical tasks, Supervise support staff duties, Verify full time and per-diem staff payroll on a daily basis, Directly work with the principal and vice principals of the school, Facilitate in addressing parents concerns, Assist teachers in acquiring all necessary supplies, copies, and documentation for class management, School Treasurer: Maintain all financial records for the school, Sunday School Teacher, La Vid Verdadera Church, Newark, NJ, 1989, Present, Counselor/Coach, La Vid Verdadera Church, Newark, NJ, 1989, Present, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Ridge Street School, Newark, NJ, 1991, 2000
Phone
973-483-4839, 973-563-5365
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2018-2019 Educator of the year for Ridge Street School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Newark Board of Educattion
09.2008 - Current
Administrative Secretary
Newark Public Schools
01.1985 - Current
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher Certification
Kean University
Bachelors of Arts - Family & Child Studies, Early Childhood Education K-12
Montclair State University