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Education
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Languages
Work Preference
Software
Interests
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Hi, I’m

Mayelin Florentino Vargas

New York,NY
It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
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Summary

With a strong background in UX/UI design, I am eager to secure a new opportunity that will allow me to apply my skills and continue to gro

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

New York City Department Of Education, New York

Middle School Spanish Teacher
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment to promote emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Analyzed data obtained from assessments in order to plan future lessons that would help improve student performance.
  • Utilized inclusive and culturally methodologies in my practice to create a learning environment that engages students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.

New York City Department Of Education, New York

English as a New Language Teacher
01.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop scaffolds for each student, ensuring progress.
  • Practiced English speaking and listening through guided class discussions.
  • Researched and proposed new solutions to make curriculum more accessible.


New York City Department Of Education, New York

Elementary School Teacher
11.2014 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised curriculums to meet educational objectives.
  • Prepared tests, evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff through open communication and online platforms.
  • Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.

Education

Columbia Engineering Boot Camps
New York, NY

Certificate from UX/UI Boot Camp
03.2024

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

MBA from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
08.2021

Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY

Master of Science from Childhood Education
09.2014

Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
01.2013

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
05.2010

Skills

  • Interactive teaching methods

  • Empathy and patience

  • Teaching Diverse Learners

  • User Research

  • Usability Testing

  • Responsive design

  • Information Architecture

  • CSS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Software

HTML5

CSS

Bootstrap

Javascript

Interests

Dance

Music

Travel

Cooking

Timeline

Middle School Spanish Teacher

New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2023 - Current

English as a New Language Teacher

New York City Department Of Education, New York
01.2022 - 08.2023

Elementary School Teacher

New York City Department Of Education, New York
11.2014 - 01.2022

Columbia Engineering Boot Camps

Certificate from UX/UI Boot Camp

Adelphi University

MBA from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Lehman College of The City University of New York

Master of Science from Childhood Education

Lehman College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York

Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
Mayelin Florentino Vargas