Victoria Hidalgo
Beaufort,SC
Summary
A patient and effective elementary teacher with a resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 17 years of academic experience (12 in Chile, 5 in the USA). Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension in the areas of ESL, ESOL, Spanish, math, science, and social studies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Immersion Teacher
Broad River Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained open communication with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Integrated real-world applications into math lessons to increase relevance for students, enhancing problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Improved standardized test scores by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of Spanish language and culture in students.
- Facilitated learning of Spanish language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
ESL Teacher
Colegio Edward Concepcion
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Adapted instructional methods according to each student's distinct learning style, resulting in increased confidence and improved performance on assignments.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
Elementary School Teacher
Colegio Edward Concepcion
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
ESL Teacher
Colegio Bautista Concepcion
03.2007 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC12.2022
Associate of Arts - ESOL
Universidad Catolica De La Santisima Concepcion
Concepcion, Chile07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Universidad San Sebastian
Concepcion, Chile12.2006
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Cultural Awareness
- Instructional Strategies
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Teaching techniques
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Data-driven decision-making
Timeline
Spanish Immersion Teacher
Broad River Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher
Colegio Edward Concepcion
03.2011 - 08.2019
Elementary School Teacher
Colegio Edward Concepcion
03.2011 - 08.2019
ESL Teacher
Colegio Bautista Concepcion
03.2007 - 02.2011
Master of Arts - TESOL
Greensboro College
Associate of Arts - ESOL
Universidad Catolica De La Santisima Concepcion
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Universidad San Sebastian
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