Maria Sotelo
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Dynamic bilingual educator with a proven track record at North Chicago District 187, and Round Lake district 116, excelling in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Skilled in fostering student engagement and effective classroom management, I successfully implemented collaborative learning strategies that enhanced academic performance and created a supportive environment for diverse learners. Fluent in Spanish,
I prioritize communication with parents to drive student success.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Round Lake District 116
09.2013 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s academic growth.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Coordinated with other teachers to support English Language Learners' needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Bilingual Classroom Teacher
North Chicago Distrct 187
09.2008 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, enriching the educational experience for students.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates, resulting in greater support for student learning.
- Utilized formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed for optimal learning results.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Integrated language acquisition techniques into lesson planning to effectively teach bilingual students.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with unique needs.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Round Lake District 116
09.2013 - 05.2024
Bilingual Classroom Teacher
North Chicago Distrct 187
09.2008 - 09.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
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