Salina Rivera
Portage,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Michigan City Area Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in lesson planning and critical thinking, I foster engaging learning environments and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Michigan City Area Schools
08.2019 - 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher
School City of Hammond
10.2013 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Learners
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Purdue University Northwest
Westville, IN05-2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- TESOL Certified In June 2025
- SIOP and WIDA Training -
Timeline
Teacher
Michigan City Area Schools
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
School City of Hammond
10.2013 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - English Language Learners
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Purdue University Northwest
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