Onelia Medina
Bloomingdale,IL
Summary
Eager to continue making a difference in a student's life through teaching and curriculum writing.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CUSD # U-46 Dual Language Teacher
CUSD U-46
08.2018 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, tests, and oral presentations, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Implemented a peer tutoring program within the classroom, encouraging collaboration and mutual support among students while reinforcing learned material simultaneously.
- Prepared students for standardized exams in both languages by reviewing key concepts and conducting targeted practice sessions.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on dual language education, staying up-to-date with current methodologies and pedagogical approaches.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students with the integration of authentic materials and culturally relevant content into lessons.
- Collaborated with other educators to create interdisciplinary projects, fostering a well-rounded educational experience for students.
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BILINGUAL TEACHER
CUSD #303
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Inclusive teacher duties for bilingual classroom
Substitute Teacher, K-12
CUSD #303
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Taught in general education and bilingual settings
- Set classroom expectations, routines and procedures
- Implemented behavior management plans
NATIVE LANGUAGE TUTOR
CUSD #303
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with ELL teachers for individualized student planning
- Provided differentiated instruction
- Interpreted for Spanish-speaking ELL students and their families
- Co-Planned and facilitated instruction for individualized student growth
- Composed curriculum as part of a PLC team to familiarize students with standards
- Tutored for after-school Homework Club
2ND GRADE TEACHER
SAN ESTEVAN ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
09.1987 - 06.1988
- Developed and Provided differentiated instruction English to native Spanish speakers
- Participated in continual professional development
- Set classroom expectations, routines and procedures while implementing behavior plans
- Implemented and assessed developmental testing programs
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual, patient, resourceful, good at motivating and inspiring students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Cooperative Learning
Certification
Transitional Bilingual Teaching Certificate
Timeline
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BILINGUAL TEACHER
CUSD #303
05.2019 - 06.2019
CUSD # U-46 Dual Language Teacher
CUSD U-46
08.2018 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
CUSD #303
09.2015 - 04.2019
NATIVE LANGUAGE TUTOR
CUSD #303
08.2007 - 06.2015
2ND GRADE TEACHER
SAN ESTEVAN ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
09.1987 - 06.1988
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education
Ashford University
Transitional Bilingual Teaching Certificate
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