Ximena Jimenez

Kindergarten Grade Dual Language Teacher from August 2022 to June 2023.

First Grade Dual Language Teacher from November 2021 to June 2022.

• Deliver and develop instruction in language acquisition curriculum based on speaking, reading, writing, and auditory understanding of Spanish.
• Create a respectful, safe, and inclusive classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for scholars with diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement a bilingual curriculum that supports language development in both languages, integrates core subjects, and meets state and national standards.
• Adapt lessons and activities to meet the diverse needs of students, providing support at varying levels of proficiency in the target language.
• Assess students’ language proficiency and academic progress using formative and summative assessments, and track language development in the target language
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, language development, and strategies for supporting bilingual learning at home.
• Integrate cultural content from other communities and global knowledge, promoting an inclusive classroom environment and fostering students’ understanding of cultural diversity.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to enhance teaching practices, stay updated, and meet certification requirements.
• Serve as a language model for students, demonstrating proper language use in both the target languages and English, through speaking, reading, and writing activities.

• Deliver and develop comprehensive English art lessons that include reading, writing phonics, spelling and grammar to build foundational literacy skills
• Teach social studies concepts, such as community, citizenship, history, and cultural awareness, tailored to first grade students’ developmental levels
• Support students’ reading comprehension and fluency by using a balanced literacy approach, incorporating both fiction and non-fiction texts
• Plan and implement hand-on activities, projects, and thematic units that engage students in exploring social studies topics and developing language skills
• Utilize technology tools and resources to enhance instruction in English language arts and social studies, including interactive learning apps, digital storytelling, and online research projects
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, language development, and strategies for supporting bilingual learning at home
• Assess students’ language proficiency and academic progress using formative and summative assessments, and track language development in the target language

• Teach foundational science concepts (e.g., plants, animals, weather) through hand-on experiments, demonstrations and interactive lessons that foster curiosity and inquiry
• Deliver English lessons focused on building early literacy skills, including phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and listening
• Introduce basic ethical principles such as honesty, kindness, respect, through stories, role-playing and class discussions to promote social and emotional development
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment and use formative assessments to monitor student progress
• Work closely with colleagues and parents to support the holistic development of students and ensure alignment with school goals and curricula

• Provide one-on-one English tutoring to children, tailoring lessons to meet individual learning needs and goals in reading, writing, and speaking
• Help students improve foundational literacy skills, including phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar
• Create fun, interactive, and age-appropriate lessons using games and activities to engage young learners
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourage students to take risks and build confidence in their English language skills

• Work closely with the lead teacher to implement daily lesson plans, activities, and routines, ensuring all students are engaged and supported
• Provide individualized support for students at varying levels of language proficiency, fostering both language and academic growth
• Integrate cultural elements from both language communities into the curriculum to promote inclusivity and cultural understanding
• Assist in maintaining a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes inclusivity and cultural understanding

• Work closely with the lead teacher to implement daily lesson plans, activities, and routines, ensuring all students are engaged and supported
• Provide individualized support for students at varying levels of language proficiency, fostering both language and academic growth
• Integrate cultural elements from both language communities into the curriculum to promote inclusivity and cultural understanding
• Assist in maintaining a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes inclusivity and cultural understanding
• Assist scholars in the school bus on their way from home to school and vice versa

• Work closely with the lead teacher to implement daily lesson plans, activities, and routines, ensuring all students are engaged and supported
• Monitor and support students during playtime, meals and transitions ensuring safety and positive behavior
• Provide one-on one or small group support assistance to students, especially those needing additional support with tasks or learning activities
• Assist scholars in the school bus on their way from home to school and vice versa