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Laura Cueto

Summary

Energetic educator with success at Lubbock Cooper ISD as a Spanish Teacher. Enhancing student engagement through interactive Spanish lessons and differentiated instruction. Skilled in reading comprehension and fostering positive relationships with students, I adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in significant academic growth and increased student confidence in language proficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Lubbock Cooper ISD
08.2018 - Current
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Boosted students' confidence in speaking Spanish, conducting small group and one-on-one speaking sessions.

First Grade Teacher

Lubbock Cooper ISD
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.

Second Grade Teacher

Ector County Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2014
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop bilingual curriculum materials, resulting in more effective teaching strategies.
  • Assisted struggling readers with individualized support, resulting in marked improvements in their reading abilities.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Established a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing classroom rules and expectations, promoting respect among students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12-1996

Skills

  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Educational guidance
  • Reading comprehension
  • Conversation practice
  • Flexibility to change
  • Google classroom
  • Educational support
  • Time management

Certification

  • Secondary Spanish (6-12)
  • Self-Contained Reading (1-8)
  • Elementary Reading (1-8)
  • Bilingual/ESL-Spanish (1-12)

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Lubbock Cooper ISD
08.2018 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Lubbock Cooper ISD
08.2014 - 05.2018

Second Grade Teacher

Ector County Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Education

West Texas A&M University

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