Built relationships with 200+ students and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Provided pull-out and push-in small group instruction for non-English speaking students.
Administered Las Links standardized test to assess students’ English abilities in the areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
Used native language support (Spanish) to scaffold learning and to interpret during PPT meetings, parent-teacher conferences and to communicate with families.
Acquired educational technology skills in the following areas: Promethean, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Child Care Specialist - Triage LifeCare Specialist
LifeCare Inc - Work/Family Company
Shelton, CT
04.1991 - 08.2008
December 1999- August 2008, Worked remotely as a Triage Lifecare Specialist mastering in written and verbal communication skills and time management. Additional responsibilities included: Help Desk analyst, Client Website support, and independent projects to enhance client products and services.
April 1991-November 1999, Supported rapid growth of LifeCare which increased my knowledge, effectiveness and contributions through the following positions: Director of Quality Assurance, Director of Child Care Department, Assistant Director of Child Care, Child Care Team Lead, Concierge and Resource Specialist. Hired at the level of Chikd Care Specialist
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA
Skills
Reporting Requirements
Student Assessment
Student Evaluation
Instructional Theories Knowledge
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Bridgeport Board Of Education
03.2010 - Current
Child Care Specialist - Triage LifeCare Specialist
LifeCare Inc - Work/Family Company
04.1991 - 08.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education