Maria Valeria Izquierdo Arcos
Greenville,NC
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards in English and Spanish. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Dual Language Teacher
Pitt County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students Spanish in a Dual Immersion Program.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Colegio Americano De Quito
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Taught English Immersion in Private International School.
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Colegio Los Pinos
09.2005 - 08.2009
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Science -
State University of New York
Buffalo05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Quito, Ecuador01.2008
High School Diploma -
Tomás Moro International School
Quito, Ecuador06.2002
Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Bilingual Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- Named "International Teacher of the Year" in 2023.
- Collaborated with team of First Grade as Team Leader.
- Collaborated with School's Leadership Team.
- Participated as a Speaker in FLANC Conference in March, 2024.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
First Grade Dual Language Teacher
Pitt County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten English Teacher
Colegio Americano De Quito
08.2011 - 06.2022
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Colegio Los Pinos
09.2005 - 08.2009
Master of Science -
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Education
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
High School Diploma -
Tomás Moro International School
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