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SHEILA D PEREZ RIVERA

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Summary

Dynamic Spanish educator with extensive experience at Barrington Middle School, proficient in curriculum design and interactive teaching methodologies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Barrington Middle School
Lithia
08.2019 - Current
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with teaching methodologies.
  • Coordinated with other professional staff member to create, evaluate and assess a curriculum for the Bridge to Biliteracy Department of Defense Grant.
  • Organized language immersion events and field trips to promote real-world language use.
  • Guided student projects and presentations on Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.
  • Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
  • Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
  • Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons by having students utilize online programs for practice exercises or research projects.

Spanish Teacher

Giunta Middle School
Riverview
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
  • Fostered a culture of respect and curiosity for different cultures and languages.
  • Encouraged collaborative learning through peer-to-peer activities and discussions.
  • Incorporated cultural studies into language lessons to broaden students' understanding of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
  • Designed and implemented engaging Spanish curriculum for students of varying proficiency levels.

Spanish Teacher

Marshall Middle School
Plant City
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
  • Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
  • Organized language immersion events and field trips to promote real-world language use.
  • Guided student projects and presentations on Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.
  • Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
  • Advised parents on how they can support their children's language development at home.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
  • Fostered a culture of respect and curiosity for different cultures and languages.
  • Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to support students' learning outside the classroom.
  • Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.

Assistant Teacher BD Lvl

Hillsborough County Public School
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Customer Service in Student Affairs Office
  • Tardies Monitor
  • Attendance Monitor
  • Parents Phone Call
  • Help in Proctoring Test Process
  • In School Suspension duties
  • Tardies Warning Letters
  • Used as a translator for IEP meetings and other activities
  • Cafeteria duties during the lunch time

Math Tutor

COSEY TUTORING SERVICES
10.2008 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: TITLE I
  • Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction
  • Develop and conduct inter-grade activities
  • Implement technological approaches to subject material
  • Research educational resources on the Internet
  • Designed and conducted various faculty and student workshops for training in learning techniques and time management
  • Also parent workshop for training in studies discipline, behavior treatment and family united in child education, among others
  • Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children
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Social Services

Colegio Bautista Rosa de Sarón
08.2007 - 12.2009
  • Counseled individuals, families, and groups
  • Provided 24-hour crisis intervention
  • Spoke to schools and community organizations about parenting and adolescent issues
  • Provide therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and adults using individual, family, and group treatment
  • Coordinated and provided community-based substance abuse prevention counseling to teenagers
  • Teacher’s workshops of new laws important to schools and to the Human Resources environment
  • Teacher’s workshops of reaching techniques of youngest minds
  • Maintain files in order and confidentiality
  • To help students, parents and personnel in group control and development of communications skills
  • Qualified as expert witness in child and adolescent therapy
  • Refer child and adolescent to the appropriate agency depending on their needs

Education

Master of Science - Science of Counseling/Marriage And Family

University of Phoenix
San Juan, PR
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services/Social Work

UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTE
CAROLINA, PR
01.2007

Skills

  • Group control
  • Listening skills
  • Fast learner
  • Organized
  • Confidential
  • Discrete
  • Self-motivated
  • Positive
  • Computer skills
  • Math skills
  • Emotional control
  • Professionalism
  • Responsible
  • Able to learn
  • Experienced
  • Teaching
  • Available to work in many areas
  • Cultural awareness
  • Curriculum design
  • Language immersion
  • Classroom management
  • Interactive teaching
  • Technology integration
  • Project-based learning
  • Communication skills

References

  • Andrea Whitman
  • Michael Bobo, Giunta Middle School
  • Daphne Blanton, Marshall Middle School, School Principal
  • Dr. Joseph Castelli, Armwood High School, Curriculum Principal
  • Mark West, Armwood High School, School Principal
  • John Campbell, Armwood High School, Assistant Principal, 813-744-8040/ ext 226,227
  • Rosa M. Rosa Velez, Colegio Bautista Rosa de Saron, 787-422-8037
  • Luz E. Castro, COSEY TUTORING SERVICES, TITLE 1 PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, 787-210-6287

Leadership Experience

  • Summer Camp Learning Program Coordinator, 06/01/11
  • Supervising Schedules in Student’s Community Services, 2007-2009
  • Organizing and Supervising chapter of club 'Me importas Tú of Puerto Rico', 2007-2009
  • Organizing and preparing students for a march against Child Abuse, 2009
  • Internship in Child Care Program, 2006-2007
  • Internship in Boys and Girls Club, 2010-2011

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Barrington Middle School
08.2019 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Giunta Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2019

Assistant Teacher BD Lvl

Hillsborough County Public School
02.2013 - 06.2013

Spanish Teacher

Marshall Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2016

Math Tutor

COSEY TUTORING SERVICES
10.2008 - 06.2012

Social Services

Colegio Bautista Rosa de Sarón
08.2007 - 12.2009

Master of Science - Science of Counseling/Marriage And Family

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services/Social Work

UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTE
SHEILA D PEREZ RIVERA