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, IL05.1988
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 TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time offSoftware
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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