Maria De Bonis
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Bilingual education professional with commitment to delivering impactful teaching and nurturing student growth. Proven ability to adapt lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving educational goals through collaborative efforts and flexibility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Dual Language Bilingual Teacher
Chase Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and dual language instruction.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
2nd Grade Dual Language Bilingual Teacher
North Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
- Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
4th Grade Dual Language Bilingual Teacher
North Elementary School
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
1st & 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher & Music Teacher
Colegio Público Eijo Garay
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Taught Spanish Language Arts and Math in Spanish to 1st Grade.
- Taught Science, Social Studies and Art in English to 3rd Grade.
- Taught Music in English to all grade levels.
5th Grade Teacher & Music Teacher
Colegio Público Guindalera
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Taught all 5th grade areas in Spanish.
- Taught Music in Spanish to all grade levels.
5th Grade Teacher & Music Teacher
Colegio Público Antonio Machado
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Taught all 5th grade areas in Spanish.
- Taught Music in Spanish to all grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Music Education
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Madrid, Spain02-2008
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Peer collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum design
- Language proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st Grade Dual Language Bilingual Teacher
Chase Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
2nd Grade Dual Language Bilingual Teacher
North Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
4th Grade Dual Language Bilingual Teacher
North Elementary School
08.2015 - 07.2017
1st & 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher & Music Teacher
Colegio Público Eijo Garay
09.2013 - 07.2015
5th Grade Teacher & Music Teacher
Colegio Público Guindalera
09.2011 - 07.2013
5th Grade Teacher & Music Teacher
Colegio Público Antonio Machado
09.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Music Education
Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
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