Meraliz Calderon
Summary
Knowledgeable Bilingual Teacher with 24 years of experience. I am an industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. I implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. I am trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. I consider myself a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teacher position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Strengthened students critical thinking skills by emphasizing problem-solving strategies in daily math practice.
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering additional support and resources to ensure success.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, and emails.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Boosted student confidence and participation through positive reinforcement and tailored instruction methods.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between teacher and students.
- Organized engaging field trips and educational experiences that enriched the curriculum and promoted hands-on learning.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students in need of extra help.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
K-4 Dual-language Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved student language skills by implementing immersive learning activities and interactive games.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child's performance and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs, employing a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on dual language education, staying up-to-date with current methodologies and pedagogical approaches.
- Mentored new dual language teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first year of teaching.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Organized extracurricular activities to educate students about principles of Hispanic culture and dance.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Social Studies Bilingual Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in both Social Studies growth and Spanish and English fluency.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies specific to bilingual classrooms.
- Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students by incorporating diverse texts and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive learning environment and increased student participation.
- Utilized various assessment methods to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Teacher Education
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR06.2008
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Peer Collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Multilingual Education
- Classroom Management
- Project-based learning
- Individualized Learning
- Special Needs Students
- Student Motivation
- Standardized Testing
- Spanish and English Fluency
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Teaching
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Google Classroom
- Positive Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety Protocols
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Licensed Social Studies and History Teacher
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Studies Bilingual Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2018 - 05.2024
K-4 Dual-language Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2016 - 06.2018
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2011 - 05.2014
Middle School Math Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Teacher Education
University of Puerto Rico