Vivian Calderin
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Increase professional knowledge and training developing, coordinating a program with applicable policies and laws.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Course Facilitator
Sarasota County School District
Sarasota, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as ESOL course facilitator for category III teachers
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to support teachers developing their instruction.
- Integrated technology into course material when appropriate.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques to engage diverse learning styles.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to create a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
ESOL Liaison
School Elementary school
Sarasota, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Assess and evaluate new students for placement eligibility for ESOL services
- Initiate and maintain all ESOL files
- Assist with scheduling of English Language Learner students
- Monitor and assist in the in-school staffing of all ELL students
- Assist schools in the collection of FTE and other required data
- Provide training and assistance to ESOL teachers and bilingual paraprofessionals
- Serve as the chairperson for the school-based ELL Committee
- Coordinate parent leadership council meetings
- Provide training and assistance to ESOL teachers and bilingual paraprofessionals
- Complete appropriate monitoring reports for students exiting the ESOL program for two years
- Monitor the students’ cumulative records in preparation for audit documentation
- Coordinate articulation between departments, schools and/or agencies for ELL students
- Serve as a SCIP mentor to new staff members
- Serve as ESOL course facilitator for category III teachers
- Serve as SWST facilitator
Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish)
Fruitville Elementary School
Sarasota, FL
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Establish short and long-range goals based on student needs and District and state curriculum requirements
- Plan and prepare Spanish lessons and strategies which support the School Improvement Plan and District mission
- Plan and prepare lessons which are meaningful and engaging targeting Spanish Heritage and background
- Plan and prepare instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Identify, select and modify instructional materials to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
- Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and plans for improvement.
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Fruitville Elementary School
Sarasota, FL
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Establish short and long-range goals based on student needs and District and state curriculum requirements
- Plan and prepare lessons and strategies which support the School Improvement Plan and District mission
- Collaborate, plan and prepare lessons which are meaningful and engaging
- Plan and prepare instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Identify, select and modify instructional materials to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
Education
Master's Degree Curriculum Development -
National College of Education/NLU
Tampa, FL03.2010
Bachelor's Degree Elementary School Education k-6 -
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
San Juan, PR06.1998
Skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Training & Development
References
Upon request
Timeline
Professional Development Course Facilitator
Sarasota County School District
01.2022 - Current
ESOL Liaison
School Elementary school
08.2017 - Current
Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish)
Fruitville Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Fruitville Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2015
Master's Degree Curriculum Development -
National College of Education/NLU
Bachelor's Degree Elementary School Education k-6 -
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon