Lucila De Leon
Trenton
Summary
Dynamic bilingual teacher specializing in ESL instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance language skills through effective instructional support and foster strong parent-teacher communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Teacher, secondary
Hamilton Board of Education
Hamilton
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated bilingual instruction to enhance language skills.
- I taught Level 5 ESL Bridging.
- I taught Level 3 ESL Developing.
- Lab ESL students 2 groups
Bilingual Paraprofessional
New Brunswick Board Of Education
New Brunswick
01.2016 - 10.2024
- Assisted the science teacher in classroom management and instructional support.
- Assisted the Social Studies teacher in classroom management and instructional support.
- Assisted the math teacher, as well as the ESL teacher, in classroom management and instructional support.
- Cover ESL classes when the teacher is absent.
- Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
- Assisted students in understanding course material by providing instruction in Spanish and English.
- Provided translation services for Spanish-speaking families during school meetings.
Paraprofessional
Trenton Board Of Education
Trenton
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- I taught math to small groups.
- Took students to their specials.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ05-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ05-2004
Skills
- Bilingual instruction
- ESL teaching
- Classroom management
- Translation services
- Parent communication
- Adaptability strategies
- Active listening
- Collaborative teaching
- Language proficiency
- Multilingual education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Special education
- Reading comprehension
- Language acquisition
- Instructional support
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
ESL Certified
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher, secondary
Hamilton Board of Education
10.2024 - 12.2025
Bilingual Paraprofessional
New Brunswick Board Of Education
01.2016 - 10.2024
Paraprofessional
Trenton Board Of Education
01.2010 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Education
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Mercer County Community College