Lilia Cortes
Orlando
Summary
Knowledgeable Spanish elementary teacher with solid background in Spanish education. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classrooms effectively and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Avalon Elementary- Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
Spanish 3rd Grade Teacher
Hillcrest Elementary - Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons to enhance students' conversational skills. vocabulary, and cultural understanding in Spanish.
- Create culturally relevant Spanish lessons, leading to higher students confidence in communication.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies in Spanish to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and engage students in interactive activities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and conflict resolution skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Spanish/English Teacher
Chickasaw Elementary - Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Led a Dual-Language Spanish classroom for 2nd and 3rd graders, increasing student Spanish proficiency and cultural awareness.
- Developed innovative bilingual lessons that improved student engagement and academic outcomes.
- Taught in a Spanish Dual- Language classrooms, fostering biliteracy by integrating academic content in both languages, ensuring students became confident communicators and critical thinkers in Spanish and English.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Teacher
Forsyth Woods Elementary - Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Develop and delivered engaging lessons across all core subjects- reading, math, science, and social studies using differentiated instruction to foster students understanding, engagement, and growth in all areas.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing targeted feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement school-wide initiatives that promote positive behavior.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and foster strong home-school connections.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2015
Associates Degree - undefined
Valencia State College
Orlando, FL07-2013
Skills
- Spanish Proficiency
- Language Acquisition Methods:
- Assessment Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management:
- Creativity and Energy
- Cultural Competence:
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Earned Chickasaw Elementary Spirit of Excellence 2022.
- Highly Effective Teacher rate every year for ten years.
- Manage classrooms of over 18 students per class while maintaining high engagement and academic performance.
- Improving students confidence in Spanish communication.
Certification
- Pre k-3 Primary Education
- World Language -Spanish K-12
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement - in progress
- Passed all certification exams
- - General Knowledge Test
- - Professional Exam
- - Subject Area Exam
RELATED TRAINING
- - LaunchVHLCentral- Spanish
- - Proficient in Canvas Digital Learning Management System
- - Beginning teacher course year 1 & 2 completed.
- - OCPS PDCP Program.
- - SIPPS
- - Kagan workshop. The Writing Process. Summer 2016
- - Kagan workshop. Cooperative Learning day 1 & 2. Spring 2017.
- - 10hrs. Special Needs Appropriate Practices
- - 10hrs. Behavioral Observation and Screening
- - 20 hrs. Introduction to Child Care
- - 12 sections OCPS Pre-K Paraprofessional VPK Training.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Avalon Elementary- Orange County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Spanish 3rd Grade Teacher
Hillcrest Elementary - Orange County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
Spanish/English Teacher
Chickasaw Elementary - Orange County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
Teacher
Forsyth Woods Elementary - Orange County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
Associates Degree - undefined
Valencia State College
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
University of Central Florida