Lilian Peñaloza
Allentown,PA
Summary
Bilingual Spanish teacher focused on building social and emotional learning with students to strengthen engagement and collaboration. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language by supporting individual students' needs and tailoring teaching to various levels of learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Louis E. Dieruff High School
2021.10 - Current
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and PDESAS's core educational standards.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Established strong rapport with over 20 mentees as a class advisor through genuine interest in their well-being, academic growth, and personal achievements.
Substitute Teacher
KidsPeace National Centers
2020.09 - 2021.10
- Provided instruction for diverse students with behavioral and mental health needs in core subject areas
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Assisted with evaluation and reporting on approximately 15 individual's progress
- Planned and led Spanish lessons and craft activities for children
- Established respectful and inclusive classroom environments to help students learn and grow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.2018
Skills
- Knowing and valuing students
- Planning coherent instruction
- Supporting positive student behavior
- Engaging in reflective practice
- Contributing to school community and culture
- Responding flexibly to student needs
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Teaching License, PK-12
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Louis E. Dieruff High School
2021.10 - Current
Substitute Teacher
KidsPeace National Centers
2020.09 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State Teaching License, PK-12
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