WILTON ZUNIGA
Ware,MA
Summary
A motivated bilingual educator who works diligently to learn and implement new teaching strategies. Dedicated to reaching out to students of all learning styles. Strives to reach out to students to help them reach the highest level of academic success possible. Enthusiastic Spanish / Math teacher bringing 14 years experience teaching high school. Desires a long term teaching position at the high school level. Capable educator with over 20 years of experience in Spanish/Math roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Eagle Hill School
Hardwick, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lessons plans for Mathematics classes.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed extra help with mathematics concepts.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Created a variety of challenging assignments that encouraged critical thinking skills in mathematics.
- Implemented differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Encouraged positive behavior management techniques within the classroom environment.
IB Spanish, Math and Biology
Springdale Preparatory School
Windsor, MD
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed lesson plans to teach math concepts such as algebra, geometry and calculus.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning difficulties.
- Created worksheets, quizzes and other materials to support the teaching of math topics.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for interactive math lessons.
Spanish/Math Teacher
Palm Valley School
Rancho Mirage, CA
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Created lesson plans based on the school's standards for teaching Spanish language arts and literature.
- Assisted with organizing field trips related to Spanish culture or history.
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
- Facilitated small group conversations between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students to promote communication across languages.
AP Spanish Teacher
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild, CA
08.2005 - 06.2015
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards
- Chaperoned 3 dances, sporting events and activities each semester
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills
- Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback
- Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals
- Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
AP Spanish
Dunn School
Los Olivos, CA
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials
- Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
AP Spanish, Math, Computer Science Teacher
CEDU Schools
Running Springs, California
03.1998 - 08.2001
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards
- Taught 1 period of Math/Physics/Spanish/Computer Science for grades 8 through 12 each day
- Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
Education
MA - Education, Emphasis in Education
National University
BS - Computer Science, Emphasis in programming and technology
National University
AA - Chemical Engineering, Emphasis in chemistry and Physics
Gabriel Rene Moreno University
Skills
- Active listener
- Discovery Education familiarity
- Curriculum development
- Instructional best practices
- Learning assessments
- Motivated to help others
- Familiar with behavioral disorders
- Purposeful lesson planning expert
- Organizational development knowledge
- Flexible and adaptable
- Physically strong and agile
- Behavior management techniques
Certification
- I attended several conferences in AP Spanish and Math and one in IB Spanish.
Timeline
Math Teacher
Eagle Hill School
08.2023 - Current
IB Spanish, Math and Biology
Springdale Preparatory School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Spanish/Math Teacher
Palm Valley School
08.2015 - 08.2021
AP Spanish Teacher
Idyllwild Arts Academy
08.2005 - 06.2015
AP Spanish
Dunn School
07.2001 - 07.2005
AP Spanish, Math, Computer Science Teacher
CEDU Schools
03.1998 - 08.2001
MA - Education, Emphasis in Education
National University
BS - Computer Science, Emphasis in programming and technology
National University
AA - Chemical Engineering, Emphasis in chemistry and Physics
Gabriel Rene Moreno University
- I attended several conferences in AP Spanish and Math and one in IB Spanish.
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