Rebeca Romero
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Professional educator with strong background in teaching English to non-native speakers. Known for creating interactive and supportive learning environments that foster student success. Highly collaborative and adaptable, with focus on achieving excellent educational outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Thinking Teacher
The Alva School
Alva, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
ESOL Contact
The Alva School
Alva, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and support the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) within a school.
- Assess new students for ESOL eligibility, maintaining student records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to ESOL programs.
- Maintaining and updating student records, including ESOL plans and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations regarding ESOL programs and ELL students.
- Serve as a liaison between school staff, parents, and the ESOL department, coordinating the school-based ELL committee.
- Update and maintaining student data in the district's student database system.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure appropriate instructional support for ELL students.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
School Director
Bright Minds International Academy (Edu1st)
Tamarac, Fl
12.2016 - Current
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Led groups of 16 teachers and staff. Oversized schedule organization and staff development.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Minds International Academy (Edu1st)
Tamarac, FL
09.2012 - 12.2016
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assisted and supervised 15+ children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students
Spanish Teacher
"El Placer" School
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2005 - 12.2009
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Oversized classes of more than 20 students.
Art Teacher
"Los Arrayanes" School
Caracas, Venezuela
08.1997 - 07.2005
- Organized and led field trips to local art galleries and museums to enrich curriculum and student experience.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Education
Certification - Child Care Management
Atlantic Technical College
Pompano Beach, FL10.2017
Associate of Arts - Child Care
Department of Children And Families
Florida, USA10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Universidad Catolica De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela07.1999
Skills
- Manage effective School Communications
- Promote Positive Learning Environment
- School Administration
- Student Registration
- Organize Professional Development
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Development
- Arts and Crafts
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Child CPR and First Aid
- State Certification and Accreditation
- School calendar oversight
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- ESOL endorsement. April 2025
- Temporary Florida Teacher Certification. June 2023
- DCF Director's credential
- DCF Staff credential verification
- CLASS teacher training
Timeline
Critical Thinking Teacher
The Alva School
08.2023 - Current
ESOL Contact
The Alva School
08.2023 - Current
School Director
Bright Minds International Academy (Edu1st)
12.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Bright Minds International Academy (Edu1st)
09.2012 - 12.2016
Spanish Teacher
"El Placer" School
07.2005 - 12.2009
Art Teacher
"Los Arrayanes" School
08.1997 - 07.2005
Certification - Child Care Management
Atlantic Technical College
Associate of Arts - Child Care
Department of Children And Families
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Universidad Catolica De Venezuela
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