Milagros Tejeda
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at BWCCS, adept at developing differentiated lesson plans and fostering student engagement. Strong communication and classroom management skills have led to significant improvements in student performance. Passionate about supporting diverse learners and committed to creating inclusive learning environments. Resourceful problem solver dedicated to student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Park Slope Collegiate
08.2016 - Current
- Middle school and High school teacher- Spanish
- Department leader- Spanish department
- Salsa club organizer
- Worked with students teaching Spanish
- Developed lesson plans with Spanish department
- Assisted students in small group instruction via Lunch clubs
- Training with Morningside Center for teaching Social Responsibility
- Conducted advisory club with students weekly
Private Tutor, Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Spanish
09.2011 - Current
- Provide individual weekly tutoring sessions to students/family.
- Develop supplemental tasks to help students improve area of weakness.
Spanish teacher- 6-8 grade /ELA intervention
BWCCS- Beginning with Children Charter School
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Developed lesson plans using differentiation for all grades
- Created Spanish club for all students enrolled in Spanish class
- Assisted students with small group instruction
- Created task to help students improve in area of weakness
Lead Teacher- Summer program
BWCCS- Beginning with Children Charter School
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Taught students in 4th grade with assistant teacher
- Instructed students in subjects ELA and Math
- Developed lesson plans
- Assisted students with small group instruction
- Monitored progress by implementing assessments after lessons
Substitute Teacher
School Professionals
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Familiarity with all subjects of instruction required.
- Ability to work with lesson plans established by primary teacher.
- Versatility in methods of instruction and ability to adapt quickly.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to new environments and to the students as individuals.
- Ability to adapt lesson plan/instruction techniques for students with special needs.
- Familiarity with theories and practices of education and child development.
- Ability to properly handle misconduct.
Student Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Academy
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: New York, N.Y
- Instructed students in 6th -8th grade with Cooperating Teacher.
- Developed weekly lesson plans based on creative curriculum
- Conducted daily observations and assessments
- Created tasks to help students improve in area of weakness
- Organized with Cooperating teacher after school program for students
- Provided individual instruction after class for students at risk
- New York, N.Y
Student Teacher
CCAA MS 293M
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Taught students in 9th- 12th grade with Cooperating Teacher
- Strengthened student’s weakness by construction lesson plans to enhance student’s abilities.
- Attended teacher meetings to support and advocate schools needs
- Developed lesson plans
- Monitored progress by implementing practice tests into sessions
- Collaborated with teacher in enforcing technology into classrooms
Education
Masters - Special Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2020
B.A. - Secondary Education Spanish
The City College of New York
06.2011
Skills
- Communication skills
- Writing proficiency
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Windows and Mac
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Diversity awareness
- Punctuality
- Team collaboration
- Student development observation
- Strengths and needs assessment
- Supportive mindset
- Resourceful problem solving
- Assertiveness
Affiliations
Educators for Excellence Organization, Member
Volunteer Experience
Private Tutor, Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Spanish, 09/11, Present, Provide individual weekly tutoring sessions to students/family, Develop supplemental tasks to help students improve area of weakness
Exams
- LAST
- ATSW
- CST-Spanish
Coursework
- Child/Adolescent learning and Development
- Bilingual Education in the Urban School
- Teaching Writing and Reading in Spanish
- Methods of Teaching
- Literature in Spanish for Children and Adolescents Living in the United States
- Spanish Linguistics
- Latino Culture and Literature in the U.S
- Problems of Spanish Grammar
Timeline
Teacher
Park Slope Collegiate
08.2016 - Current
Spanish teacher- 6-8 grade /ELA intervention
BWCCS- Beginning with Children Charter School
08.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Teacher- Summer program
BWCCS- Beginning with Children Charter School
07.2013 - 08.2013
Private Tutor, Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Spanish
09.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher
School Professionals
04.2011 - 08.2011
Student Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Academy
04.2011 - 06.2011
Student Teacher
CCAA MS 293M
01.2011 - 04.2011
Masters - Special Education
Ashford University
B.A. - Secondary Education Spanish
The City College of New York
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