Hi, I’m
Nelly Duran
Educator
Copiague ,NY
Overview
21
years of professional experience
3
Certification
2
Language
Work History
Wyandanch High And Middle SchoolWyandanch , NY
Lead Teacher of LOTE Department District Wise
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Wyandanch School DistrictWyandanch, NY
Spanish Teacher
09.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Bay Shore Middle/High School
Spanish Teacher
08.2004 - 06.2005
Job overview
Syosset High/Middle School
Maternity Leave Replacement
01.2004 - 06.2004
Job overview
Syosset High/Middle School
Substitute Teacher
09.2003 - 12.2003
Job overview
Education
Dowling College
FLES Certification
University Overview
Grade: 5-6
Stony Brook University
New York Spanish Teacher Certification
University Overview
Grade: 7-12
Touro College
MA in Special Education
01.2010
University Overview
Grade: 1-9
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Best-Practices
- Standardized Testing/Scoring
- Learner Assessment
Key Contributions
Key Contributions
- Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, math, science, social studies and history).
- Developed innovative approaches that were held as the model standard for meeting district goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity.
- Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. Led district-wide in-service on classroom management.
- Served on school committees and taskforces focused on curriculum development, textbook review, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts.
- Quickly became a “first-to-call” resource in current substitute teaching role, typically working four days per week. Personally requested by many full-time teachers to take over their classrooms during absences.
Personal Information
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED SPANISH SCHOOL TEACHER (7-12) WITH A FLES EXT (5-6)Certification
Tesol certification
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Led class to an average [Number]% increase in math and reading standardized test scores during the [year]-[year] school year.
- Received commendation from [School Name] principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
- Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Served as a “Teach for America” Corps Member in [City, State] in [year].
Software
Powerpoint
Excel
Word
Microsoft
Goodle
Interests
Travel
Explore nature
Read
Cultural exchange
Work with children all ages
Timeline
Lead Teacher of LOTE Department District Wise
Wyandanch High And Middle School
02.2020 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Wyandanch School District
09.2005 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Bay Shore Middle/High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Maternity Leave Replacement
Syosset High/Middle School
01.2004 - 06.2004
Substitute Teacher
Syosset High/Middle School
09.2003 - 12.2003
Dowling College
FLES Certification
Stony Brook University
New York Spanish Teacher Certification
Touro College
MA in Special Education
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