SANDRA DOMINGUEZ
Allentown
Summary
Dedicated ESL and Bilingual Certified Educator with experience supporting K-5 multilingual learners, including newcomer students, in developing English proficiency and adapting to a new environment. Skilled in designing engaging, differentiated instruction to meet diverse language and academic needs. Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments, building student confidence, and collaborating with families and educators to support language acquisition and academic success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Allentown School District
08.2024 - Current
- Provided English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to newly arrived 4th and 5th-grade students by differentiating lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and families to support student success.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to help improve their language skills and confidence in using English.
- Integrated cultural lessons into the language teaching framework to promote multicultural understanding.
- Adapted the curriculum to fit the needs of students by using pre-assessments, followed by in-progress monitoring, and assessments.
- Implemented technology such as Nearpod, Duolingo, and AI tutor to support interactive learning and language practice.
Bilingual Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Created reading curriculum to fit bilingual classrooms, including a reading agenda being used school-wide in K-2nd classrooms
- Designed innovative lessons and materials to teach Reading while using research based on the Science of Reading for grades K-2nd
- Continuous research in best teaching practices, specifically in Language Arts and Reading
- Integrated teaching software such as Nearpod, Zearn, iStation, HMH into daily instruction
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance updates, and necessary changes
- Met with administrators and team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Teacher leader in charge of leading meetings, collaborating with team members, and facilitation of professional developments
- Mentor teacher for two first-year teachers
Student Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Participated in the Camden Teacher Pipeline, a selective partnership that provides robust hands-on training for high quality teaching candidates
- Assisted mentor teacher with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities, and creating lesson plans
- Collected and tracked student data to inform small group math instruction
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement
- Represented the Camden Teacher Pipeline in the Courier Post newspaper
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2020
Skills
- Creation of instructional materials
- Curriculum Expansion
- Classroom Technology/Software Implementation
- SIOP Certified
- IMSE Training
- Academic Data Analysis
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Allentown School District
08.2024 - Current
Bilingual Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
12.2020 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
12.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
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