Sandra Valencia
North Bergen,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Colegio La Salle, enhancing creativity and fostering critical thinking through project-based learning and collaborative teaching. Excelled in creating engaging lesson plans and boosting student achievement by implementing feedback provision and classroom instruction tailored to diverse learning styles. Demonstrated reliability and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Co-Teacher
Bergen Lafayette Montessori School
09.2022 - Current
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
- Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
Elementary School Teacher
Colegio La Salle
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
English Teacher
Colegio La Enseñanza
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Proffesional in Video And TV Arts. - Film And Video Production
Corporacion Universitaria Nacional CUN
Bogota ColombiaCertificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
SENA
Pereira, ColombiaSkills
Project-based learning
Feedback provision
Parent-Teacher Communication
Collaborative Teaching
Creativity Enhancement
Classroom Instruction
Student-Centered Learning
Lesson Planning
Child Development
Multitasking
Reliability
Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Co-Teacher
Bergen Lafayette Montessori School
09.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Colegio La Salle
01.2016 - 08.2022
English Teacher
Colegio La Enseñanza
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Proffesional in Video And TV Arts. - Film And Video Production
Corporacion Universitaria Nacional CUN
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
SENA
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