Lucinda Sanchez-Hussen
Willis,TX
Summary
Dedicated education professional prepared for bilingual teaching roles. Proven ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong focus on collaboration and results, adaptable to changing classroom needs. Expertise in bilingual education, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and team-oriented with passion for fostering student growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten-First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Lakewood Falls Elementary
Plainfield, IL
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented engaging bilingual lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards integrating language skills and cultural relevance.
- Adapted lessons/instructional materials to differentiate instruction for different grade levels meeting students' learning needs and language proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop bilingual curriculum materials, resulting in more effective teaching strategies.
- Organized and participated in school events that promoted cultural awareness and community engagement.
- Built strong relationships with parents through conferences and cultural relevant events, ensuring open lines of communication about their child''s academic progress.
Second Gade Bilingual Teacher
Marquette West Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Developed a second grade curriculum rich in skill development and highlighted with integrated subject areas, hands on activities, and cooperative learning.
- Individualized engaging lessons for bilingual education students utilizing strategies for culturally relevant teaching.
- Utilized authentic assessment techniques, as well as performance-based assessment in curriculum development and student evaluation.
- Created a learning environment to promote ans stimulate the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children.
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Marquette West Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Created a Literature-based, culturally relevant, bilingual reading program to engage English Learning Learners (ELLs) promoting language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Organized, planned, and presented lessons in all subject areas utilizing various assessment tools to track student progress and targeting instruction for improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers developing instructional materials and units of study.
First Grade Teacher
Marquette West Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Developed lessons and integrated units of instruction in the general education program implementing classroom management strategies fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Emphasized cultural diversity in planning and instruction and evaluated student's performance utilizing formative and summative tools.
- Organized educational field trips, reinforcing real-world connections to classroom learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2000
Skills
- Bilingual instruction
- Language acquisition
- Creative lesson design
- Curriculum development
- Student-centered learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teacher collaboration
Certification
State of Illinois Type 03 (K-9th Standard Elementary Teaching) certificate# 1776433
State of Illinois Type 29 Transitional Bilingual Teaching certificate #1631738
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Interests
North American Tae Won Do Federation member since 1997
Volunteer tutor of Elementary School Childen
Taught individual lessons in mathematics, science, social studies, and individualized reading remediation in various Chicago Public Schools
Ridge Elementary, Corkery Elementary, Hazelreen Elementary, Chicago Ridge Elementary
Timeline
Kindergarten-First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Lakewood Falls Elementary
08.2004 - 06.2005
Second Gade Bilingual Teacher
Marquette West Elementary School
08.2002 - 06.2003
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Marquette West Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2002
First Grade Teacher
Marquette West Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
St. Xavier University