VILMARIS MONTALVO
Summary
I am a bilingual, innovative, and goal-oriented professional educator with a rich and diverse background, actively seeking to apply my leadership acumen and meticulous attention to detail to a new and challenging role. My passion lies in strategic thinking, enabling the effective execution of projects through cross-functional collaboration to realize and surpass business objectives. I am a highly adaptable and teachable team player, known for my exceptional verbal and written communication skills. I excel in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, and I bring a keen problem-solving ability and sound judgment to the table.
My core mission is to harness my expertise to drive tangible results and catalyze innovative solutions. I aspire to contribute to the success of an organization, always committed to the highest standards of excellence and a proactive, adaptable approach to problem-solving. I am eager to take on new challenges and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bring about transformative outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish High School Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
06.2023 - Current
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Utilized organized, methodical and technical approach to teaching concepts.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
Spanish/Latin Lead Teacher
Great Hearts Arlington
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Presented subject matter in a classical method using developmentally appropriate strategies to engage students.
- Used software and audio-visual aids, to supplement lessons.
- Participated in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress.
- Developed new material to improve student's learning by 78%.
- Worked with curriculum leaders to add and adapt new material.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Apprentice Teacher
Dallas ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked lesson plans with Cooperative Educator to teach whole group and small group instruction.
- Utilized data-based to differentiate and inform instruction
- Taught hybrid (in-person and virtual students) simultaneously.
- Taught whole group and small group differentiated instruction to meet the needs of special learners.
- Developed research-based reading tutoring intervention for at-risks students by assessing their needs increasing students' academic achievement from 42% to 81% proficiency
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Customer Experience/Remarketing Coordinator
GM Financial
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated communication between Auction and Sales team
- Managed online sale processes, aged inventory, and work on SCRA forms
- Proofread in English and Spanish; processing cards sent to the customers
- Developed spreadsheets, data analysis, and sending weekly reports per team for the new customer engagement program
- Scanned, imaged, and notated customer accounts in our software
- Worked right-faxes and GM Financial Mobility requests for people with physical disability
- Supported supervisor, Assistants Vice-Presidents, and Vice-Presidents with special online and in-person projects for training purposes
- Documented customer interactions in internal database to maintain customer service history details.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
ESL/Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
Mansfield ISD
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Provided reading intervention assistance to 2nd grade ESL/Bilingual students utilizing data-driven instruction and creating improvement reports using I- station and mClass programs.
- Presented subject matter to students using age-appropriate and multisensory methods
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Use computers, and audio-visual aids, to supplement lessons.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Mansfield ISD
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Prepare individualized lesson materials for Special Education students
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Assume responsibility for adapting to each student's physical, communicative, and emotional needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TXBachelor's of Arts And Sciences - Interdisciplinary Studies
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TXSkills
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in planning, organization, and prioritization
- Windows, MAC OS
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Research
- Standardized Testing
- Learning Management System- Google Classroom/ Canvas, Zoom/TEAMS
- College Preparation
- Project-Based Learning
- Instructional Design
- Educational Leadership
- SMART Boards
Accomplishments
- Received the distinguished recognition of "Teacher of the Month" twice for consistently fostering significant student growth through the implementation of exceptionally high-quality instructional lessons.
- Received commendation from a supervisor for exemplary performance in developing comprehensive lesson plans and delivering exceptional teaching standards.
Timeline
Spanish High School Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
06.2023 - Current
Spanish/Latin Lead Teacher
Great Hearts Arlington
07.2021 - 07.2023
Apprentice Teacher
Dallas ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021
Customer Experience/Remarketing Coordinator
GM Financial
07.2017 - 03.2020
ESL/Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
Mansfield ISD
08.2013 - 11.2016
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Mansfield ISD
10.2011 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor's of Arts And Sciences - Interdisciplinary Studies
Dallas Baptist University
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