Mederline Velez
Summary
I'm an Out of State certificate bilingual Teacher with more than 10 years of experience.
Accomplished Elementary Lead Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. A teacher with great experience in TELPAS and STAAR tests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Southwest Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Pre K - 1st - 2nd Grade Teacher
HISD
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Early Childhood Education- EC-6
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR06.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Activity Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Standards Compliance
Certification
- EC - 6
- Elementary Teacher (1st - 5th)
- Early Childhood Teacher (PK - K)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Southwest Schools
08.2022 - Current
Pre K - 1st - 2nd Grade Teacher
HISD
08.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Early Childhood Education- EC-6
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
- EC - 6
- Elementary Teacher (1st - 5th)
- Early Childhood Teacher (PK - K)
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