Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Broward county public schools
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2016 - Current
Monitored student progress throughout the day.
Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Spanish Teacher for University Level Courses Grades 9th -12th
Florida Atlantic University/ A.D. Henderson University school
Boca Raton, Florida
01.2008 - 01.2011
Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
Created lesson plans based on the school's standards for teaching Spanish language arts and literature.
Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies for second language learners.
Participated in monthly department meetings where new initiatives were discussed.
Spanish Teacher for grades K-8th
Broward County Public schools
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.1998 - 01.2008
Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
Coordinated with other teachers in order to plan joint activities that incorporated multiple subject areas.
Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
Telecommunication supervisor for the student employees
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
01.1990 - 01.1995
Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
06.1996
Skills
Fluent in Spanish, French and Creole
Strong Work Ethics and Leadership Skills
Interactive Learning Strategies
Effective Communication
Academic Support
Classroom Discussion Facilitation
Student And Parent Relations
Classroom Organization
Computer Skills
Student Performance Evaluation
Diverse Learning Modalities
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Parent Engagement And Communication
Child Development
Effective Listening
Accomplishments
Phi Delta Kappa educational honor fraternity
Pi Lambda Theta, International honor society and professional association in education
Alpha Mu Gamma, National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society.
References
Portfolio and references available upon request.
Certification
State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate - Spanish (K-12), ESOL (K-12)
State of North Carolina Educational License- Spanish (K-12)
Certificate of Completion Summer Institute
Specialized in Cooperative Learning Strategies
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Broward county public schools
01.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher for University Level Courses Grades 9th -12th
Florida Atlantic University/ A.D. Henderson University school
01.2008 - 01.2011
Spanish Teacher for grades K-8th
Broward County Public schools
01.1998 - 01.2008
Telecommunication supervisor for the student employees