Mayte Contreras
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic bilingual educator with a proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management. Brings strong customer service experience from a retail setting, with expertise in building relationships, addressing individual needs, and creating positive, supportive environments. Skilled in fostering connections with students, families, and clients while promoting language acquisition and cultural awareness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Acero Charter Schools
Chicago
10.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging bilingual lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and retention
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs in multilingual classrooms
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing feedback to support academic growth and language acquisition
- Integrated authentic cultural materials into lessons to promote cultural awareness
Beauty Consultant
Target
Chicago
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and new product launches to provide accurate recommendations
- Delivered exceptional customer service and addressed client concerns
- Processed purchases, managed inventory, and handled multiple customer requests
- Provided personalized makeup and skincare consultations to clients in-store
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
Chicago
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Followed lesson plans to continue student learning
- Maintained classroom routines and schedules
- Built strong rapport with students through encouragement and support
- Frequently requested based on strong performance
Catechist Teacher
Cathloic Charities
Chicago
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided individualized support to meet student needs
- Increased engagement through interactive lessons
- Adapted instruction for diverse learners
- Collaborated with educators on lesson planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Detail-Oriented
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Acero Charter Schools
10.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
05.2025 - 10.2025
Beauty Consultant
Target
03.2023 - 03.2026
Catechist Teacher
Cathloic Charities
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University