VIRGINIA RAMIREZ
Granite Falls,WA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced ELL educator with over 10 years of combined experience supporting multilingual learners, including 10 years as a paraeducator, and 4 years as a certified teacher at the middle and high school levels. Possesses extensive knowledge of effective instructional strategies for English learners, with a strong understanding of language acquisition, and culturally responsive teaching. Fluent in Spanish, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds. Committed to fostering academic growth and language development through differentiated, student-centered instruction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ML Teacher
Edmonds School District
Lynnwood, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Planned and delivered English Language Development instruction aligned with WIDA standards and student proficiency levels.
- Differentiated instruction across content areas to enhance language acquisition and academic success for English learners.
- Administered and analyzed language assessments, such as WIDA Screener, to inform teaching practices and track progress.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to integrate language supports and co-develop scaffolding strategies.
- Provided targeted support for specific groups, including newcomers and long-term English learners.
- Communicated regularly with families in culturally responsive ways to update on student progress and program goals.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development focused on English language acquisition and inclusive education practices.
- Maintained a calm classroom environment through positive discipline techniques to foster student engagement.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Oxnard School District
Oxnard, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Instructed Spanish Literature classes and Spanish I for grades 6-8
- Developed lesson plans following the Common Core curriculum and state curriculum standards.
- Communicated regularly with parents, students, and administrators to set and reach high standards of achievement and behavior for students and followed through with regular feedback on results.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based on speaking, reading, writing, and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
High School Spanish Teacher
Ventura Unified School District
Ventura, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Instructed Spanish 3 and Spanish Literature for Juniors and Seniors
- Created and implemented oral Spanish and writing using authentic tasks, which included dialogues with common expressions and collaborative learning strategies
- Ensured effective and efficient deployment of high-quality learning for Spanish language development.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
ELL High School Para-educator
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Reseda, CA
01.2009 - 04.2020
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Education
Teaching Credential - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2020
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Parent and Student Communication
- Interactive Teaching/Learning
- UDL practices
- Digital literacy
- Test proctoring
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ML Teacher
Edmonds School District
11.2023 - Current
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Oxnard School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
High School Spanish Teacher
Ventura Unified School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
ELL High School Para-educator
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
01.2009 - 04.2020
Teaching Credential - Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Northridge
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