RUT M. DAVILA ESCUDERO
Elementary Teacher
8 Colonial St Unit 5 West Hartford,CT
Summary
Passionate Elementary School Teacher with over 15 years of experience. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Skilled at advocating for English learner students and collaborating with other teachers. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
English Learner/Bilingual Teacher
CREC University Of Hartford Magnet School
West Hartford, CT
11.2017 - Current
- Administered required language proficiency and academic achievement tests, along with ongoing progress monitoring.
- Compiled and maintained a database and profile summary of ELs.
- Assisted in developing language acquisition support plans for all ELs and collaborated with classroom teachers to implement plans.
- Employed a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet students’ needs, aptitudes, and interests.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Attended IEP, 504 Plans, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal/state law.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
Elementary School Teacher
Smalley Elementary
New Britain, CT
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Taught English language development according to district-adopted curriculum.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Middletown Public Schools
Middletown, CT
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Assisted ESL Teachers in providing interventions for struggling English learners.
- Assisted classroom teachers in differentiating lesson plans for ESL students.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Elementary School Teacher
Academia Bautista De Puerto Nuevo
San Juan, PR
08.2006 - 12.2013
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills, and build relationships.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Mennonite Academy
San Juan, PR
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Cultivated English and Spanish language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PR 01.1997 - 06.2002
Skills
Individual and group instruction
Technology integration
Fluent in English and Spanish
Team collaboration
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Differentiated instruction
Affiliations
- CEA Connecticut Education Association
Timeline
English Learner/Bilingual Teacher
CREC University Of Hartford Magnet School
11.2017 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Smalley Elementary
08.2015 - 11.2017
ESL Teacher's Assistant
Middletown Public Schools
04.2014 - 06.2015
Elementary School Teacher
Academia Bautista De Puerto Nuevo
08.2006 - 12.2013
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Mennonite Academy
08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Universidad De Puerto Rico
01.1997 - 06.2002