Liza Cristina Valderrama-Figueroa
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELD Teacher
Anne Arundel Public Schools
Annapolis, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Designed lessons that included diverse skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Collaborated with subject and grade-level teachers to create integrated educational frameworks.
- Evaluated student performance using formal assessments and informal measures like quizzes.
- Guided skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs of ELD students.
- Facilitated spoken English practice through role-plays, debates, and discussions.
- Utilized multimedia resources to support language learning for all learning styles.
- Cultivated a safe classroom environment to accommodate individualized and small group instruction.
Student Teacher
Escuela Elemental y Superior Antolina Velez
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to develop approximately eighty lesson plans
- Individualized lessons according to student's interests, strengths, and needs
- Communicated with families in person and with a weekly newsletter
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
Camp Leader
Camp Pinewood
Hendersonville, United States
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Created daily behavioral assessments of ten children for the camp's upper-level staff
- Assisted instructors in camp activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and horseback riding
- Documented participants' positive interactions with campers and staff
Veterinary Technician (Internship)
Centro Veterinario Ana Leal
Caceres, Espana
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Reviewed records and consent forms to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collected samples of bodily fluids for analysis of parasites and diseases.
- Performed physical examinations, recording weight, temperature, and other vital signs.
- Restraint and stabilization of animals during examinations to prevent injuries.
- Obtained relevant health history from clients to maintain accurate medical charts.
- Delivered timely responses to client inquiries regarding pets and treatment protocols.
- Supported veterinarians in providing quality care and educating clients on pet health.
- Provided emotional support to owners coping with terminally ill or deceased pets.
Au Pair
Au Pair World
Santander, Spain
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Taught English as a second language to two children for eight hours a day, five days a week
- Accompanied the family to swimming lessons, park trips, and educational activities twice a week
Assistant Teacher
Froebel Bilingual School
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted teachers with approximately eighty kindergarten and first-grade classes
- Helped about thirty-five students with daily assignments and lessons
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language, Elementary Education
Universidad Interamericana
AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO05.2022
Veterinary Technician Associate Degree -
Universidad del Turabo
BARCELONETA, PUERTO RICO05.2016
Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Responsible
- Cultural competency
- People skills
- Adaptable
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Preschool Teaching Assistant
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus
2013
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
ELD Teacher
Anne Arundel Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Escuela Elemental y Superior Antolina Velez
08.2021 - 12.2021
Camp Leader
Camp Pinewood
06.2019 - 08.2019
Veterinary Technician (Internship)
Centro Veterinario Ana Leal
10.2017 - 05.2018
Au Pair
Au Pair World
07.2016 - 09.2016
Assistant Teacher
Froebel Bilingual School
08.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language, Elementary Education
Universidad Interamericana
Veterinary Technician Associate Degree -
Universidad del Turabo
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