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
TITLE I
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
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Barrington Community Unit School District 2208th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Barrington Community Unit School District 220