Milton Meza
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished U.S. Citizenship and English Educator with expertise in adult education and civics instruction. Prepares students for U.S. naturalization interviews through comprehensive instruction in history, government, and English communication. Conducts mock interviews and tailors lessons to diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
02.2023 - Current
- Executed classroom plans from class teacher to ensure continuity in student learning and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained classroom routines to create structured environments and reinforce consistent schedules.
- Monitored student engagement during lessons with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Earned requests to substitute teach based on reliability and consistent performance.
Citizenship / English Instructor
St.Brigids Immigration Services
02.2019 - Current
- Teach students the 128/100 Citizenship civics questions and key concepts required for the naturalization interview.
- Prepare and deliver lessons on U.S History , Government and the naturalization process.
- Conduct mock citizenship interviews to help students build confidence and improve interview skills.
- Review and explain Form N-400 terminology and application related vocabulary.
- Assist students in understanding important terminology related to U.S. Government, History and civic responsibility.
- Clarified complex civic concepts in accessible language, improving comprehension for students from varied backgrounds.
- Provide English language practices focused on speaking , reading, writing , and comprehension skills.
- Maintain a supportive and respectful classroom environment for adult leaners from different cultural backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
New York City College of Technology
New York, NY01-2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - CST -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06-2018
Skills
- US History expertise
- Lecture delivery
- Student engagement
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Classroom Software Utilization
- Educational Technology Tools
- Course planning
- Instructional Material Preparation
- Student advising
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Drive
- Team collaboration
- Fair and equitable in teaching and grading students
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
02.2023 - Current
Citizenship / English Instructor
St.Brigids Immigration Services
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Technology -
New York City College of Technology
Associate in Science (A.S.) - CST -
Borough of Manhattan Community College