Sharlene Rivera
Orlando,FL
Summary
I am a passionate and professional teacher with 18 years of classroom experience. My career history shows I am highly effective, collaborative, and motivated to seek continuous improvement in my craft. I desire to make a difference in student's lives by meeting their diverse needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher K-6
Ucp Of Central Florida
4780 Data Ct Orlando, FL 32817
02.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of interconnected subjects.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, leading to significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and classroom management strategies, contributing to a more effective teaching team.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices to target areas of weakness, resulting in increased student achievement across all subject areas.
- Designed engaging hands-on activities that encouraged problem-solving skills and critical thinking among students.
- Served as a mentor teacher for student-teachers, providing guidance and support during their professional development journey.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, integrating new knowledge into daily instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences when necessary, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Assessed student progress regularly using a variety of formative assessment tools, adjusting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2019
Associate of Arts - General Education
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2014
Skills
- Time Management
- Collaborative Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Project-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Special Education
- Individualized/Small Group Instruction
- Standardized Testing
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Safety Protocols
Certification
Exceptional Student Education
Elementary Education
Reading Endorsed
ESOL Endorsed
Neuhaus: Oral Language and Listening Comprehension
Neuhaus: Unexpected Underachievement
Cambium Assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Teacher K-6
Ucp Of Central Florida
02.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Education
Valencia College