Mary Velez Samuelson
Emmaus,PA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated ESL Teacher with a proven track record at Bethlehem Area School District, specializing in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Skilled in fostering a collaborative learning environment, I effectively implement project-based learning to enhance student engagement and success. Committed to cultural awareness and positive reinforcement in diverse classrooms.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
08.1989 - 06.2024
I was a part of the voluntary service program that was under the Homeland Board of the United Church of Christ.
I taught in a Christian academy through the Evangelical Church of Puerto Rico. I taught English as a Second Language to students from first through fifth grades.
Reading Specialist
Migrant Education Program
06.2017 - 11.2020
Reading Specialist
Migrant Education Program
06.2017 - 11.2020
Developed individualized reading instruction for diverse learners from elementary school to high school to enhance their literacy skills. The students were speakers of other languages
Assessed skills of learners to design instruction and to monitor progress
ESL Teacher
La Academia Evangelica Unida De Caguas (Puerto Rico)
08.1988 - 05.1989
I was a part of the voluntary service program that was under the Homeland Board of the United Church of Christ.
I taught in a Christian academy through the Evangelical Church of Puerto Rico. I taught English as a Second Language to students from first through fifth grades.
Education
Master of Science - Restorative Practices
International Institute For Restorative Practices (IIRP)
Bethlehem, PA07.2014
Certificate For English Language Instructor - Professional Instructor of English Language Skills
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA2005
Master of Education - Reading
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.1988
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown, PA06.1984
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
- Cultural awareness
- Oral communication
- Project-based learning
Accomplishments
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Quality Champion 2020 awarded to Mary Velez. I received this award for teaching in the Migrant Education in Allentown, PA.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Migrant Education Program
06.2017 - 11.2020
Reading Specialist
Migrant Education Program
06.2017 - 11.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
08.1989 - 06.2024
ESL Teacher
La Academia Evangelica Unida De Caguas (Puerto Rico)
08.1988 - 05.1989
Master of Science - Restorative Practices
International Institute For Restorative Practices (IIRP)
Certificate For English Language Instructor - Professional Instructor of English Language Skills
DeSales University
Master of Education - Reading
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School