Luz Andrea Salazar
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate Bilingual Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects in Spanish and English languages. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive and creative classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Cultural Care
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed bilingual abilities in Spanish - English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Assisted in improving children''s academic performance by providing tutoring and homework support.
- Improved children''s language skills through engaging conversations and interactive language games English-Spanish..
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Implement artistic activities such as drawing and painting
to develop mental and physical skills. - Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
Academic Tutor
Docentes San Roque
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical reading and writing skills in Spanish.
- Increased student retention rates by closely monitoring progress and implementing targeted intervention strategies as needed.
- Developed reading and writing strategies to improve academic research.
- Provided support for citation rules and plagiarism policies in each academic research.
- Developed strategies for struggling students through one-on-one mentoring and small group instruction sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
Elementary School Teacher
SEDUCA
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Planning and development of creative lesson plans according to education standards in the areas of math, science, social studies, Spanish, English and Art for students from 1st to 5th grade.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Offered individualized support for students struggling academically in Spanish and English.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Bachelor of English Teaching As A Foreing Languaje - Education
Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia UNAD
Medellin, Colombia12.2019
Associate Degree in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Normal Superior San Roque
San Roque, Colombia11.2012
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Emotionally supportive
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
Art
Independent artist, development of artistic works on various surfaces and presentations such as canvas, murals, and digital content.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Au Pair
Cultural Care
01.2019 - 12.2021
Academic Tutor
Docentes San Roque
03.2016 - 12.2019
Elementary School Teacher
SEDUCA
08.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of English Teaching As A Foreing Languaje - Education
Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia UNAD
Associate Degree in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Normal Superior San Roque
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