Suray Mederos Jimenez
520 NW 114th Ave. Apt 103,FL
Summary
Motivated and Highly Efficient teacher with over 14 years of experience addressing student needs and ensuring proper student development. Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for new teachers by providing engaging, relevant instruction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Learning Instructor
University Of Florida, College Of Education
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Delivered tailored instruction to diverse groups of learners, ensuring individualized attention and academic growth.
- Offered personalized guidance during office hours or one-on-one consultations, helping learners overcome specific challenges or deepen their understanding of course material.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and exams, empowering students to take ownership of their learning process by identifying areas for improvement.
Spanish Teacher
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
07.2020 - Current
- Used reading strategies to develop language acquisition.
- Taught different levels of Spanish from Non-speakers to Honors.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Spanish Teacher
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Implemented new technics and methods to ensure students success acquiring Languages
- Created Spanish Club at School Spanish Club, and implemented several activities to create class culture and community among students and staff (Field Trip, Spanish Contests, Heritage Language Contests, Drum Circle)
- Worked with District Language Specialist and prepared and led many trainings for teachers’: Professional Development: "Introducing Readers to World Languages Classroom to Strengthen Students’ Reading, Skills in the Target Language", "Teaching Proficiency through Comprehensible Input in World Language", "Teaching Proficiency through Reading Comprehensible Texts in World Language", "Comprehensible Input Ideas" and more.
- Facilitated trainings during Together we Learn (Professional Development trainings offered by the District)
- Part of District Final Analysis team, and Curriculum Development Team
- Wrote a Curriculum for Languages for Pasco School District on 2019
Spanish Teacher
Palm Harbor Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Work collaboratively to ensure a learning climate for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful of diversity
- Effectively and efficiently organize and manage classroom to maximize highest student achievement
- Commitment to develop lessons and differentiate instruction to reach all learning modalities.
Facilitator
University System Ana G. Mendez
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Facilitate instruction in Discipline-Based Dual Language Immersion Model, an adult accelerated learning program in two languages: English and Spanish
- Responsibilities includes to educate students following a Constructivist model
- Implement biliterate/bilingual instructional practices to ensure students’ learning success.
Item Writer
Pearson
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Florida Interim Assessment Item Bank and Test
- Responsible for developing comprehensive set of test items for use in interim assessments in Florida K-12 classrooms
- Responsible for creating items aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) or Next Generation
- Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)
- Responsible for developing high quality standards-based assessments for World Languages.
Spanish Teacher
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center St. Petersburg
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Student-focused teaching professional with wealth of hand instructional experience and multicultural knowledge.
- Actively engage students; incorporated fun activities to cultivate a well-disciplined and highly motivated learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Spanish Education
Nova Southeastern University
Tampa, FL2012
Diploma - Fine Arts / Theatrical Arts
ISA Superior Arts Institute
La Havana, Cuba2009
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies
University of La Havana
La Havana, Cuba2008
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
University of Las Villas
Villa Clara, Cuba2003
Skills
- Instructional technologies knowledge Team worker
- More than 14 years as Spanish instructor
- Computer proficient (spreadsheets, databases)
- Good at managing diverse populations Inquiry-based learning
- Diverse classroom settings Positive work environment
- Collaborative Innovative
- Strong Initiative Positive reinforcement
- Data-driven Creative learning strategies
- Current with teaching and learning trends
- Provide clear and concise instructions
- Use engaging and interactive content
- Encourage student-to-student interaction
- Provide frequent feedback and support
- Create a sense of community
Certification
Spanish K-12 - Florida Certification (2011)
Test Administrator - Certified by the American Institute for Research (2019)
Affiliations
Member of American Council on the Teaching of the Foreign Language (ACTFL)
Member of Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA)
Member of American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
References
Deborah Enriquez, World Language Department, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. rgarcia@belenjesuit.org
Raquel Garcia, Theology Department, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. dhenriquez@belenjesuit.org
Laura Varela, History and Civics Department, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. lvarela@belenjesuit.org
Timeline
Early Learning Instructor
University Of Florida, College Of Education
01.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
07.2020 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Facilitator
University System Ana G. Mendez
01.2014 - 01.2016
Item Writer
Pearson
06.2013 - 01.2016
Spanish Teacher
Palm Harbor Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
Spanish Teacher
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center St. Petersburg
01.2011 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Spanish Education
Nova Southeastern University
Diploma - Fine Arts / Theatrical Arts
ISA Superior Arts Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies
University of La Havana
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
University of Las Villas
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