Roseli Colon
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Committed educator with experience in teaching Spanish and English as second language, bringing high standard of professionalism and results-driven approach to classroom. Known for fostering collaboration among students and colleagues, ensuring unified effort toward achieving educational goals. Reliable and flexible, adapting to changing needs while maintaining focus on effective instruction and student development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Language/Long-Term ESL Substitute Teacher
Linwood Elementary School
12.2024 - Current
- Enhanced language acquisition for ESL students by implementing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Improved overall classroom atmosphere by promoting a positive learning environment and fostering strong relationships with students.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom by integrating multicultural literature and activities into daily lessons.
- Increased student participation in class discussions through the use of innovative questioning techniques and real-life examples.
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
North Brunswick Township High School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted in updating the Spanish curriculum based on current research and best practices, resulting in 25% improvement in student assessment scores and 90% positive feedback from student surveys. Improving overall quality of instruction in the program.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to Spanish culture, promoting increased interest in the subject matter outside of class time.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress, addressing any concerns or issues proactively.
- Contributed to a supportive school community by participating in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and other events that fostered collaboration among faculty members.
- Boosted students'' confidence and fluency in Spanish language through engaging conversation practice sessions.
- Initiated weekly collaborative planning sessions with 6 language teachers, contributing to 30% department-wide improvement in student proficiency rates and 95% teacher satisfaction.
ESL for Beginners/Citizenship Teacher
International School of Music
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Created supportive learning environment leading to 85% completion rate, exceeding industry average of 65% for adult continuing education
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
M.D. - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX07-2025
Bachelor's - Marketing
Technological University of Santiago (UTESA)
Dominican Republic01.2004
Skills
- Bilingual communicator: English and Spanish
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Effective teaching strategies
- Cultural sensitivity
- Instructional technology
- Effective classroom management
- Feedback provision
- Able to adjust strategies effectively
Timeline
Dual Language/Long-Term ESL Substitute Teacher
Linwood Elementary School
12.2024 - Current
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
North Brunswick Township High School
09.2021 - 06.2024
ESL for Beginners/Citizenship Teacher
International School of Music
01.2016 - 01.2020
M.D. - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor's - Marketing
Technological University of Santiago (UTESA)
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