RAQUEL Arroyo
Teacher
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southland Christian School
Kissimmee, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment for 40 students, promoting respect, collaboration, and effective communication.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered student learning and exploration.
- Mentored junior teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum development best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
Freedomland Christian Academy & Day Care
Kissimmee, FL
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Employed constructivism and student-centered techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehave.
- Taught Creative writing to a diverse class of 20 students.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del Este
Orlando, FL05.2018
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning style assessment
- Social skills development
- Classroom management
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Fluent in Spanish
- Detail oriented
- Excellent classroom management
- Experience working special needs students
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Council for Professional Recognition: Child Development Associate (CDA), National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
Twice Teacher of the Year award,
Heart of Southland Award for caring attitude, passion for the needs of others and willingness to give both time and energy.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher
Southland Christian School
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Freedomland Christian Academy & Day Care
04.2011 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del Este