Maria Duque
Educator
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Teacher with a proven track record at Newark Vocational High School, skilled in curriculum design and classroom management. Passionate about fostering individualized learning plans and utilizing behavior intervention techniques to empower students. Committed to creating engaging, culturally immersive experiences that inspire student achievement and collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Newark Vocational High School
Newark, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and teach lessons that are aligned with the curriculum, ensuring they are engaging and meaningful.
- Adapt for diverse learners using teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, promoting interactive learning.
- Assign & evaluate tasks such as homework, projects, and assessments to reinforce learning, and provide timely feedback and grades on student work.
Assistant Behaviorist
Holistik Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to observe and collect data on behaviors, triggers, and consequences to understand the root causes of the youth.
- Based on assessments, designed individualized, data-driven behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that outline specific strategies and goals to address challenging behaviors.
- Documented and maintained accurate and detailed records of youth’s behaviors, assessments, interventions, and progress.
- Collaborated closely with clients, families, educators, therapist, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and support.
Spanish Teacher
JFK Memorial High School
Iselin, NJ
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on the needs of individual students for Spanish I, II, and III.
- Monitored students’ progress through oral and written assessments.
- Co-Teacher Spanish 1 ICR.
Spanish Teacher
Garfield Middle School
Garfield, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Implemented and delivered an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and supported a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
- Planned and delivered schemes of work and lessons that met the requirements of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
- Facilitated and encouraged a learning experience which provided students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
Student Teacher
Parsippany High School
Parsippany, NJ
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans.
- Administered testing, tracked and analyzed class performance.
- Conducted group and one-on-one Spanish, reading and writing activities.
Student Teacher
William Halsey Academy of Finance
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Developed lesson plans.
- Implemented hands-on lessons on a daily basis.
- Adapted instruction and assessments to meet the needs of the various types of learners in the classroom.
Volunteer
North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad
North Arlington, NJ
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Providing pre-hospital emergency medical services and hospital transport, paperwork, answering phones, and equipment maintenance.
Volunteer
North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad
North Arlington, NJ
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Providing pre-hospital emergency medical services and hospital transport, paperwork, answering phones, and equipment maintenance.
Education
BA - Spanish Literature, Education K-12
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2015
AS - General Studies
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Curriculum design and assessment
- Classroom management strategies
- Behavior intervention techniques
- Educational technology integration
- Collaborative instruction
- Individualized learning plans
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Communication skills
- Empowerment techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Cultural immersion experiences
- Language immersion methods
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Standard Teaching Certification, 07/17
- Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Spanish Education K-12, 06/15
- Passed Praxis II, Spanish World Language, 11/21/14
- New Jersey Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Prevention Program, 12/14
- Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Certificate, Bullying 101 Certificate, 11/14
Volunteer Experience
North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad, North Arlington, NJ, 07/02 - 07/03 & 01/05 - 06/05, Provided pre-hospital emergency medical services and hospital transport., Handled paperwork, answered phones, and maintained equipment.
Timeline
Assistant Behaviorist
Holistik Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Spanish Teacher
Newark Vocational High School
09.2022 - Current
Spanish Teacher
JFK Memorial High School
09.2019 - 06.2022
Spanish Teacher
Garfield Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2019
Student Teacher
Parsippany High School
03.2015 - 05.2015
Student Teacher
William Halsey Academy of Finance
01.2015 - 03.2015
Volunteer
North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad
01.2005 - 06.2005
Volunteer
North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad
07.2002 - 07.2003
BA - Spanish Literature, Education K-12
Montclair State University
AS - General Studies
Bergen Community College