Ruben Chavez
Joliet,IL
Summary
Industrious Bilingual educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting English Language Learners in their subjects through various forms of teaching , discussions, assessments, and activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
01.2023 - Current
- Currently teaching 6th Grade math in Spanish and English
- Have taught 7th, and 8th grade ELA, science, math, and social studies
- Taught Bilingual Special Education as a long term sub
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Increased students' understanding of content areas through teaching in Spanish and English.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Utilized various assessment methods to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Theology Teacher
Josephinum Academy
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Tailored lessons to accommodate students with diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adjusting lesson plans to suit individual needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to supplement in-class instruction and provide students with unique learning experiences.
- Inspired a love of learning among students through engaging lectures, thought-provoking discussions, meaningful assignments about various religious traditions.
- Designed challenging yet achievable assignments that promoted independent research, synthesis of ideas, and effective communication of complex theological concepts.
- Increased student engagement by utilizing multimedia resources and incorporating real-life examples into lectures.
- Provided online instruction when needed
- Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.
Director of Communications
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Improved social media presence with tailored content strategies for each platform, resulting in higher audience engagement.
- Managed crisis communication, mitigating negative publicity during high-profile incidents.
- Spearheaded rebranding initiative, aligning visual identity with company values and strategic direction.
- Implemented data-driven processes to track ROI on all communication efforts, enabling continuous improvement of tactics.
- Web Design
- Revamped website content to improve user experience and increase web traffic.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Boys And Girls Club Of Joliet
09.2010 - 08.2017
- Reduced instances of negative behavior by teaching conflict resolution strategies and promoting healthy communication habits.
- Fostered a sense of community within the program by organizing group outings, events, and team-building exercises.
- Increased overall academic performance by providing tutoring sessions tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with local schools to identify students in need of additional support and resources.
- Encouraged mentees to pursue their passions by exposing them to new hobbies or extracurricular activities they might not have otherwise discovered.
- Promoted resilience among at-risk youth through regular check-ins and ongoing emotional support during challenging times in their lives.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Education
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05.2010
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Peer Collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Multilingual Education
- Project-based learning
- Special Education
- Collaborative Teaching
- Reading Comprehension
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Spanish Fluency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
01.2023 - Current
Theology Teacher
Josephinum Academy
08.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Communications
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
08.2018 - 04.2021
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Boys And Girls Club Of Joliet
09.2010 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
College of Lake County
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
University of St. Francis
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