Sav Enna Gutierrez
Gibbsboro,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and passionate Spanish Teacher with a proven track record at Winslow School 6. Adept at fostering cultural awareness and leveraging technology to enhance Spanish learning. Excel at creating inclusive, engaging lesson plans and significantly improving student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. These include the integration of yoga and breathing techniques to enhance focus and address social-emotional learning. Fluent in both English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to continuous professional development and the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Winslow School 6
10.2015 - Current
- Spoke to students in Spanish to challenge them and introduce them to non-native speaking environments.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing in Spanish.
- Encouraged students to use Spanish through oral/listening activities to improve their oral communication skills and become more confident using their Spanish.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events such yoga classes and games and mindfulness/breathing techniques.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Engaged in workshops that emphasized integration of technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences through tools such as language learning apps, interactive whiteboards, and online resources.
- Participated in workshops and seminars focused on enhancing classroom management skills, including strategies for maintaining effective and positive learning environment.
Spanish Teacher
Dynamic Languages
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Conducted classes for English speakers and adult immigrants desiring to learn Spanish.
- Developed and wrote lesson plans in Spanish.
- Spoke to students in Spanish to challenge them and introduce them to non-native speaking environments.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Conducted Spanish summer camps for kids 5 years of age.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both English and Spanish.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Spanish And Applied Linguistics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teacher Education
University of Pamplona
Colombia09.2010
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Designing Lesson Plans based on NJ World Languages Standards and basic communication skills
- Integration of Hispanic Culture awareness and diversity in lesson plans
- Use of technology tools in classroom to help students learn in more fun and dynamic ways
- Implementation of different learning strategies, resources and materials to help students achieve their goals
- Consistent use of classroom procedures and classroom management techniques
- Good communication skills
- Incorporating yoga and breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and hyperactivity in students
- Continuous professional development
- Fluent in both languages English and Spanish
Additional Information
Owner and founder of a wellness studio called Reiki My Yoga. Committed and dedicated to help the community to improve their mental, emotional, and physical well being through the incorporation of energy healing modalities such as Reiki and the practice of yoga.
Yoga Teacher
2011 - current
Reiki Master Teacher
2012 - current
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Winslow School 6
10.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Dynamic Languages
10.2010 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching Spanish And Applied Linguistics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teacher Education
University of Pamplona
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