Sintia Zuniga
Wimauma,FL
Summary
Compassionate education teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster academic and social growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended guidance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Resource Teacher
Reddick Elementary
Wimauma, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Created an environment conducive to learning by using ESOL strategies.
- Designed differentiated instruction plans based upon assessment results from both standardized tests and teacher observations.
- Developed and implemented instructional activities that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and identified areas of strength and weakness.
- Maintained accurate records related to student progress, including test scores, attendance data, behavioral reports.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
- Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students.
- Encouraged collaboration among staff members so that all stakeholders could work together towards meeting the educational goals of each student.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Reddick Elementary
Wimauma, FL
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Evaluated student performance by assigning grades and providing feedback on assignments.
- Facilitated social emotional learning opportunities during morning circle times.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress for report cards, conferences, and parent-teacher meetings.
- Conducted regular assessments throughout the year to measure academic growth.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student learning.
Migrant Advocate
Wimauma Elementary/Thompson Elementary
Wimauma, FL
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring all stakeholders received timely and personalized assistance.
- Used meetings to help stakeholders prioritize actions and establish short- and long-term goals.
- Provided emotional, educational, and practical support to our migrant students and families, guiding them through conference night, student report cards, and IEP staffings.
- Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, telephone and in-person communications.
Reading Resource Teacher
Reddick Elementary
Wimauma, FL
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Developed intervention plans for struggling readers by utilizing research-based instructional strategies.
- Facilitated professional development sessions related to reading instruction for staff members at school site meetings.
- Created lesson plans that included a variety of instructional techniques such as direct instruction, scaffolding activities, cooperative learning groups, and independent practice.
- Coached teachers on effective implementation of evidence-based interventions in order to improve student outcomes.
- Instructed students in phonemic awareness activities such as rhyming words and syllable segmenting.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing resources and information about how they can support their child's literacy development at home.
- Maintained records of each student's progress in order to track growth over time.
4th-5th Grade Teacher
Reddick Elementary
Wimauma, FL
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Integrated best practices into classroom instruction to ensure all learners are engaged in the educational process.
- Incorporated various instructional strategies including hands-on activities, cooperative learning groups.
- Attended faculty meetings regularly to discuss issues related to school improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to address individual student needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student achievement levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2008
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Skills Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Counseling
- Group and individual instruction
- Data Collection
Affiliations
Instructional Leadership Committee
PTA Vice President
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
ESOL Resource Teacher
Reddick Elementary
08.2021 - Current
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Reddick Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2021
Migrant Advocate
Wimauma Elementary/Thompson Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
Reading Resource Teacher
Reddick Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2015
4th-5th Grade Teacher
Reddick Elementary
01.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
University of South Florida
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