Lourdes Quintero
Indian,FL
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator, and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Brevard County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign language.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Organization.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Planned and supervised class projects.
- Instructed more than 150 middle school students through lectures, discussions, and group activities.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Brevard County Public Schools
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Prepared and distributed quarterly progress reports and report cards using PEER and FOCUS.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 12 students.
- Used PEER to maintain proper documentation of student files, portfolios and records.
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - HR Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO10.2005
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2001
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.1992
High School Diploma -
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
Hialeah, FL06.1989
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Classroom Instruction
- Spanish Speaking
- Staff Meetings
- District Standards
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Progress Reporting
- Student Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Collaborative Environments
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Techniques
- Fluency in Spanish
- Active Participation
- Personalized Support
- Student Discipline
- Different Learning Styles
- Classroom Integration
- Interactive Media
- Curriculum Standards
- Student Needs Assessments
- Language Skills
- Curriculum Delivery
- Cultural Immersion
- Google Classroom
- Intercultural Awareness
- Academic Standards
- Discipline Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Performance Assessment
- Educational Settings
- Conversation Practice
- Administering State Tests
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Technological Integration
- Performance Measurement
- Smart Classroom
- Microsoft Office
- IEP Design
- Social Perceptiveness
- Diverse Audiences
- Remedial Program Implementation
Certification
- Elementary Education Grades K-6 Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education - Expires 2025
- Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12 Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education - Expires 2025
- World Language - Spanish Grades K-12 Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education - Expires 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Brevard County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
05.2022 - 05.2023
Exceptional Education Teacher
Brevard County Public Schools
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Elementary Education Grades K-6 Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education - Expires 2025
- Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12 Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education - Expires 2025
- World Language - Spanish Grades K-12 Teaching Certificate, Florida Department of Education - Expires 2025
Bachelor of Science - HR Management
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
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