Raysa Peña-
Linden,NJ
Summary
I'm a passionate and dedicated teacher who provides students with an exceptional learning environment. I believe every child deserves a high-quality education. One of my main priorities as a teacher is to give my students a positive and nurturing learning environment to foster their academic and emotional growth, empathy, respect, and sense of community. I believe that learning another language gives students the opportunity to see the world and people from different perspectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
South Orange And Maplewood School District
09.2021 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
Humanities Teacher
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment in the classroom.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and inform instruction for continuous improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Elizabeth Public School
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Education
M.D. - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12.2026
M.D. - General Education
ELMS COLLEGE
Holyoke, MA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Union, NJ03.2015
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Strong Communication Skills
Certification
Spanish Teaching Standards, NJ
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsements (SEI), MA
Affiliations
- Women in Stem Club Advisor
- Freshman Facilitator
- After School Detention
- Spanish Summer School Credit Recovery
- EF organizer and Group Leaders
- Spanish Curriculum Editor
- Home Instruction
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
South Orange And Maplewood School District
09.2021 - Current
Humanities Teacher
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Elizabeth Public School
09.2015 - 06.2017
M.D. - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
New Jersey City University
M.D. - General Education
ELMS COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
KEAN UNIVERSITY
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