Lizeth Vanessa Restrepo
Middletown,CT
Summary
Innovative Bilingual Spanish Teacher with strong written, verbal and student engagement skills. Extensive training in intercultural communication. Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to various student bodies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
ELL Teacher
Portland Public School District
Portland, CT
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided individualized instruction to help students improve their English-language proficiency.
- Supported ESL students during mainstream classes when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of ELL programs.
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven, CT
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in Spanish to teach students basic language skills.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet each student's needs and abilities within the guidelines set forth by the district's curricular program.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding student progress or problems encountered during the school year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
Universidad Santiago De Cali
Cali, Colombia04-2013
Skills
- World Languages instruction
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Awareness
- Continuous professional development
Affiliations
- Dancing Latin Rhythms (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue)
Certification
- Spanish, 4 - 12 (023)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK-12 (111)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
New Haven Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
ELL Teacher
Portland Public School District
01.2021 - 06.2022
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
New Haven Public Schools
02.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
Universidad Santiago De Cali
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