LINDA J. PEREZ
Laurel,MD
Summary
Skilled Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at High school grade levels for students from over 10 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Instructor
Maryland State Department Of Education
Lanham, MD
08.2017 - Current
- Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Introduced innovative lesson plans and teaching tools to increase student test scores.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Established clear objectives for lessons and units to communicate objectives to 160 students per semester.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Used education software to maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and growth.
- Constructed classroom management system to keep classroom disruption to minimum.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
English Teacher
Adjuntas Board of Puerto Rico Education
Adjuntas, PR
08.1984 - 05.2014
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Developed and taught English curriculum to over 100 students per semester.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Instructional Technology
Caribbean University
Ponce PR04.2003
Skills
- Test methods knowledge
- Testing and grading
- 37 years as instructor
- Fluent in Spanish
- Curriculum Development
- Blackboard software
- Experiential learning
- Lesson Planning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Four Blocks knowledge
Certification
Mar 2017 - Lifetime
Florida Department of Education
Temporary Certificate
English (grades 6-12), Educational Media Specialist (grades PK-12), English to Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL)
Number: 2
Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
Florida Department of Education
Temporary Certificate
English (grades 6-12), Educational Media Specialist (grades PK-12), English to Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL)
Number: 2
Certificates/Licenses
July 2005- present Puerto Rico Department of Education High School Level/ ESOL
July 2017-present Florida Department of Education High School Level / Education Media Specialist/ ESOL
Timeline
ESL Instructor
Maryland State Department Of Education
08.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Adjuntas Board of Puerto Rico Education
08.1984 - 05.2014
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Instructional Technology
Caribbean University