Mayra A. Perez Fuentes
Durham,US
Summary
Motivated, dynamic and Innovative educator adept at differentiating instruction and bringing the 21st Century into the secondary classroom. Skilled at utilizing current educational hardware (tablets, laptops, Smartboards) 5+ years of experience with students of all ages and as a department chairperson responsible for the innovation and development of new programs and initiatives. Also, a team leader who is open to new ideas, thinks outside the box and skillfully handles student/parent challenges. Great in communication skills and proficient in English and Spanish languages facilitating the communication between native Spanish-speaking families/students and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Granville Central High School
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate communication between staff, students and families who are native Spanish-speaking.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Spanish Language Arts and ESL Teacher
I.E. Andrés Nicolás Escobar Escobar
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
ESL Teacher
Colegio La Sagrada Familia
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Receptionist
Fundación Colegio Bilingüe de Valledupar
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Perform duties, such as straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
- Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer and e-mail.
- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
Education
Associate of Arts - Administrative Management
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA
Valledupar, Cesar09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Licenciatura en Lengua Castellana e Inglés
Universidad Popular del Cesar
Valledupar, Cesar07.2015
Skills
Problem-solving
Active listening
Time management and organization
Self direction and discipline
Team player
Research and Analytical Skills
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Granville Central High School
08.2021 - Current
Spanish Language Arts and ESL Teacher
I.E. Andrés Nicolás Escobar Escobar
02.2018 - 07.2021
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2016 - 01.2018
ESL Teacher
Colegio La Sagrada Familia
09.2015 - 11.2015
Receptionist
Fundación Colegio Bilingüe de Valledupar
04.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Administrative Management
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA
Bachelor of Arts - Licenciatura en Lengua Castellana e Inglés
Universidad Popular del Cesar
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