Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Ludivina Prado
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Ludivina Prado

Moses Lake

Summary

Seasoned Secondary Spanish Teacher with background in creating engaging lesson plans aligned to educational standards and individual student needs. Strong ability to incorporate innovative teaching methods, including the use of technology and interactive learning tools, to facilitate language acquisition. Skilled at fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support student success. Proven track record in improving student proficiency levels in Spanish language skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary Spanish Teacher

Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake
08.2009 - Current
  • Instructed Spanish courses at Moses Lake High School for 14 years, covering levels 1-3 and Spanish for Native Speakers 1.
  • Prepared students for college through AVID program over 4 years, enhancing their readiness for higher education.
  • Led World Language Department, managing budget and ensuring decisions aligned with the best interests of all involved.

Elementary School Teacher

Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake
08.2002 - 06.2009
  • Participated in district leadership teams to oversee and enhance the writing and reading curriculum, contributing to professional learning communities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to team teach and effectively differentiate instruction for students at various proficiency levels in reading, writing, and math.

Elementary School Teacher

Ephrata School District
Ephrata
09.1998 - 06.2002
  • Supported district initiatives for EL language learners by teaching EL classes and administering WIDA tests.
  • Collaborated with teachers across two schools to co-teach and enhance student learning experiences.
  • Instructed 5th grade reading and writing, rotating classes with colleagues to deliver comprehensive education in core subjects.

Spanish Dual Language Teacher

Richand School District
Shafter
01.1993 - 06.1998
  • Instructed a class of 32 kindergarten students in a dual language setting, fostering language development among monolingual Spanish and English speakers over a 3-year period.
  • Collaborated with a co-teacher to deliver team-taught lessons, effectively addressing diverse language capabilities among students.
  • Differentiated instruction in math, writing, and reading for 2nd grade students, working with nine colleagues to design inclusive lesson plans for varied learning styles.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-1993

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Language instruction
  • Assessment strategies
  • Bilingual education
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural competency
  • Communication skills
  • Educational leadership
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Parent communication
  • Native spanish fluency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student motivation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Continuous professional development
  • Language assessment proficiency
  • Adaptability to change
  • Classroom instruction

Affiliations

  • Helped teach various classes at my church from nursery to adults for over 20 years
  • Lead marriage ministry alongside my husband for over 6 years
  • Part of Women's leadership team at my church
  • Helped raise my husband's younger brothers and sister (they lived with us for over 10 years) following his mother's death
  • Have been part of various leadership teams for various curriculum rollouts and various disciplines like reading, writing, and language instruction

Accomplishments

  • Have led my department as chair for various years where I oversaw our budget and made decisions that benefited everyone in our department

Certification

  • Endorsed in K-12 Spanish and EL instruction
  • Endorsed to teach all subjects K-8
  • Completed a MA in Education

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Ludivina Prado

  • Was the first in my family of 8 to graduate from High School and College (I am the youngest of 8)

Timeline

Secondary Spanish Teacher

Moses Lake School District
08.2009 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Moses Lake School District
08.2002 - 06.2009

Elementary School Teacher

Ephrata School District
09.1998 - 06.2002

Spanish Dual Language Teacher

Richand School District
01.1993 - 06.1998

Master of Arts - Education

Central Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

California State University, Bakersfield
Ludivina Prado