Zuraida Velasquez

• Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
• Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.

Key Achievements

• Lead Teacher, 8th Grade ELA
• 2 Championships and 11 Runner-up medals in English Expo NM USA (State-wide ELA Competitions for SY 2022-2023)
• Mentor to Beginner Teacher for SY 2022-2023

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.

Key Achievements:

• 1st Place Division Reading Comprehension Competition
• Grantee, Basic Education Research Fund (2017)
• Outstanding Club Adviser for English Society Club
• Trainer for young writers and Speakers for District, and Division Level Oratorical and Journalism Competitions
• Resource Speaker in Teacher's In-service Trainings
• Initiated a Community Project, Literacy for All: One Barangay at a Time

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Facilitated writing workshops and edited student's articles for the school paper publication
• Served as emcee and program moderators such as Commencement Exercises, Foundation Day, and other school activities

Key Achievements

• Most Promising Teacher of the Year (2013)
• Most Supportive Classroom Adviser (2012)
• School Publication Adviser
• Coach/Trainer in Oration Cup, Extemporaneous Speech, Speech Choir, and other interschool competitions for English Language Arts

• Developed alternative tools for Performance-based Assessment
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.

Key Achievements

• Assistant Coach, HCHS Debate Team
• Trainer, International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) in Reading