Laura Alvarado
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Compassionate, creative and effective candidate with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric educator, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Design detailed learning daily/weekly plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increase educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops throughout the school year.
- Develop and implement classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Work with staff members and teachers, weekly, to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials, daily/weekly to meet students' varying needs.
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs based on student performance.
- Implement reading and writing workshops, daily, to increase student literacy and support school reading goals.
- Modify daily lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work throughout a typical school day.
- Schedule conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior, as needed.
Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2003 - Current
- During employment with the Las Cruces Public School District, I've had the opportunity to teach grades 1st through 8th grade.
- I maintain best practices by participating in Professional Learning Community meetings each week with departments and/or grade level members
- My daily instruction follow the district guidelines
- I document student progress and evaluate student needs, then adjust the delivery of my instruction
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico05.2003
Skills
- Fluently read, speak and write in Spanish
- Successfully taught grades K-8 throughout the years of employment with LCPS
- New Mexico teaching license
- Group and individual instruction
- IEP implementation
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Parent and student communication
- Clear public speaking skills
- Testing and grading
- Motivating students
- Reporting and documentation
Volunteer Experience
- Camino Real Leadership Committee, Our goals were to present strategic plans to establish common and long-term goals school-wide.
- The Camino Helping Hands, We helped organize donation drives to help the homeless population.
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Bilingual Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Education - Education
New Mexico State University
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