Sylvia Banda
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 20 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2014 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations and interactive group activities into lessons.
- Established a supportive learning environment that fostered positive relationships among students and staff.
- Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and events aimed at improving overall student experience.
Elementary Bilingual Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2003 - 06.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Middle School Bilingual Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI12.2002
Skills
Project-based learning
Individualized Learning
Oral communication
Creative Writing
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary building
Text Analysis
Accomplishments
- Improved student STAR reading performance in 10 consecutive years.
- Tutored students in reading comprehension in after-school program for three consecutive years.
- Coached Soccer Score students in poetry writing for three consecutive years.
Certification
TESOL Certification
Additional Information
My dedication and commitment to service and teach students has been a rewarding career. Many students come back each year to visit and It's always a joy to see how they have matured and have become young working adults. As I prepare for my next chapter, I plan to use all of the knowledge that I have I've acquired along with the effective teaching strategies to help English Language learners become proficient.
It is my desire for all students to learn, achieve proficiency levels, and succeed in all areas. As a dedicated teacher, I offer students a safe environment where they can learn and develop into the best students they can be. I believe that developing a strong rapport with students is crucial to student motivation which in turn instills in students the desire to work hard and accomplish their goals.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2014 - Current
Elementary Bilingual Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2003 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Middle School Bilingual Education
Alverno College
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