Martha Liliana Arenas
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Teacher from Spanish Schoolhouse, adept in creative lesson design and fostering student engagement. Leveraged native Spanish fluency and strong communication skills to significantly enhance students' language comprehension. Excelled in building relationships and mentoring, driving a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Spanish Schooolhouse
09.2017 - 10.2024
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
- Improved learning outcomes with development of comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
University Manuela Beltran
Colombia06-1997
Skills
- Native Spanish fluency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Adaptability to Change
- Classroom Management
- Creative Lesson Design
- Student Engagement
- Language assessment proficiency
- Vocabulary expansion
- Oral Expression
- Student Motivation
- Teaching methodologies
- Conversation practice
- Student performance assessment
- [Language] Fluency
- Educational leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Written Communication
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- Creative Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Task Prioritization
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Course Planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved that all children end the school year speaking and understanding Spanish ( for almost 8 years)This is and has been my greatest achievement.
Nominate Teacher of the year
Thanks to my effort, dedication and my professionalism and experience I was nominated. Several aspects were taken into account to arrive at this appointment such as positivity, effectiveness, efficiency, professionalism, among others.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Spanish Schooolhouse
09.2017 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
University Manuela Beltran
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