Lucero Salazar
Teacher
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Teacher
Salvation Army of Morristown
Morristown, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Administrator Assistant
Hiza Welding, LLC
Hamilton, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Answer and direct phone calls with clients.
- Bookkeeping, organize, schedule appointments & meetings
- Develop and maintain a filing system and clerical and organizational tasks.
First Grade Teacher
Trenton Board of Education
Trenton, NJ
1 2012 - 1 2017
- Ensured student mastery of strategies to acquire academic and behavior principles
- Ability to collect data to improve curriculum and instructional performance
- Readiness to participates in curricular collaboration, grade-level activities and school-wide programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to encourage student learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Trenton Board of Education
Trenton, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for improving student achievement through variety of formal and informal assessments, curriculum elaboration, and instruction.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Bilingual Class
Trenton Board of Education
Trenton, NJ
1 2000 - 1 2011
- Implemented Direct Reading Assessment (DRA) of student ability and established goals with students to monitor progress
- Implemented lesson plans and classroom assignments by utilizing differentiated and hands-on instruction
- Planned and carried out the Elementary Awards Assembly for over 300 parents for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year
- Taught in an inclusion classroom, initiated Intervention and Referral Services and participated in Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings.
Education
Preschool Through Grade 3 Certificate -
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ 05.2001 - 07.2016
Master of Education in Special Education: Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJAssociate Degree in Liberal Arts - undefined
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJSkills
Curricula development
Safety awareness
Classroom Management
Parent-teacher collaboration
Lesson Planning
Parent-Teacher Communication
Behavior Modeling
Child Development
Staff Development
Group and individual instruction
Cultural Competency
Certification
New Jersey Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Salvation Army of Morristown
01.2024 - Current
Administrator Assistant
Hiza Welding, LLC
01.2017 - Current
New Jersey Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
03-2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Trenton Board of Education
01.2011 - 01.2012
New Jersey Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
01-2008
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (Teacher of English as a Second Language).
07-2007
Preschool Through Grade 3 Certificate -
The College of New Jersey
05.2001 - 07.2016
First Grade Teacher
Trenton Board of Education
1 2012 - 1 2017
Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Bilingual Class
Trenton Board of Education
1 2000 - 1 2011
Master of Education in Special Education: Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Thomas Edison State College
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - undefined
Mercer County Community College
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