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Teacher

Maria Waters

Celina,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable Bilingual Teacher with a background spanning 16 years in elementary teaching alongside 8 years of homeschooling expertise. Proficient in student progress tracking while integrating contemporary educational methodologies into daily routines. Devoted to fostering students' long-term success through comprehensive teaching methods.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Homeschool Teacher

Waters Family
08.2011 - 05.2019
  • Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Bilingual Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
01.1990 - 02.2005
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress in both Academic growth and English fluency.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, fostering growth and development in both language acquisition and content knowledge.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in positive learning environment and increased student participation.
  • Served as mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies specific to bilingual classrooms.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Peer Collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Technology Integration
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Multilingual Education
  • Project-based learning
  • Classroom Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Schedule Management
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Bilingual Teacher of the Year at O. Knight Elementary
  • CILT (Campus Improvement Leadership Team) -member
  • Grade Level Chair
  • LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) - Chair
  • Odyssey of the Mind - coach

Certification

Certified Bilingual/ESL (Spanish) PK - 6 Teacher

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time off

Software

Microsoft Office

Quote

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of the fire."
William Butler Yeats

Timeline

Homeschool Teacher

Waters Family
08.2011 - 05.2019

Bilingual Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
01.1990 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago

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