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Sylvia Avalos

Palmetto,FL

Summary

Energetic and devoted Reading Teacher with over 20 years of experience maximizing learning opportunities in elementary, middle, high schools and Technical College in Adult ESOL classrooms. Strong ability to work with diverse constituencies especially students at all levels of academic achievement. Talented in foraging cooperative relationships with parents, family, and stakeholders to maximize student success in and out of the classroom.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

ESOL LIAISON ELA/READING TEACHER

01.2022 - Current
  • Interact with parents and ensuring their active participation in school act communication and collaboration between schools, parents, and students in ESOL program
  • Conduct an annual orientation for ESOL parents to familiarize the school environment and the ESOL program
  • Providing language acquisition strategies to support students' language development
  • Facilitate communication and collaborate between schools, parents, and students in ESOL program.

Reading/ English Language Arts

01.2002 - 01.2024
  • Designed and planned instructional materials, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with state standards
  • Fostered critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills
  • Managed student behavior and maintained discipline
  • Stayed updated on educational trends, research, and best practices.

READING COACH HIGH SCHOOL

01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Work closely with teachers to identify challenges related to student literacy or curruculum
  • Collaborate with educators and school administrators to create effective curriculum and lesson plans
  • Interpret data from student and teacher assessments
  • Analyze student achievement and literacy data to inform changes in lessons.

Adult ESOL Instructor Tech College

01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Prepared lesson plans aligned with English Language proficiency Standards
  • Delivered effective instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
  • Taught ESL Civics, workplace skills and American culture.

Education

MASTER'S IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -

01.2012

Bachelor's in Health Care Leadership -

01.2002

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Group and individual instruction

Awards

  • Most Innovated After School Program SLAM 2004
  • Candidate/Teacher of the Year 2021

Timeline

ESOL LIAISON ELA/READING TEACHER

01.2022 - Current

READING COACH HIGH SCHOOL

01.2019 - 01.2022

Adult ESOL Instructor Tech College

01.2014 - 01.2022

Reading/ English Language Arts

01.2002 - 01.2024

MASTER'S IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -

Bachelor's in Health Care Leadership -

Sylvia Avalos