Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2023 - Present

English Second Language Teacher (7th & 8th grade)

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

-Taught virtual ESL lessons via zoom during the COVID pandemic to promote remote learning. -Assessed and guided senior students for their Cambridge English Certification. -Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance. -Designed visual didactic material to help students develop their language skills. -Participated in workshops, training, and conferences to improve educational skills. Show less

ESL Teacher (5th to 9th grade)

• May 2019 - May 2020

-Assessed and guided senior students for their TOEFL Certification. -Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals. -Documented progress, enhancing student improvement in both understanding and performance. -Graded projects, exams, and assignments to track students' progression. -Weekly maintained and communicated accurate and up-to-date data on all students. -Created a diverse learning environment through use of videos and moderated discussions to engage students during class. Show less

ESL Teacher (Preschool)

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

-Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning. -Observed children's strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests. -Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness. -Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters. -Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures. -Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning. -Observed children's strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests. -Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness. -Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters. -Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

ESL Tutor (College Students)

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

-Supported 3 foreign college students, through tutoring and coaching. -Regularly assessed their progress with classroom and homework assignments. -Assessed students according to their learning style and designed appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs while providing appropriate ESL programming. -Shared information about each other’s culture helping them understand life in the US. -Supported 3 foreign college students, through tutoring and coaching. -Regularly assessed their progress with classroom and homework assignments. -Assessed students according to their learning style and designed appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs while providing appropriate ESL programming. -Shared information about each other’s culture helping them understand life in the US.

ESL Teacher (3rd & 4th grade)

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

-Planned and implemented lessons that consisted of skill building techniques for reading, writing, listening and speaking. -Organized and managed a 3 week bilingual (Spanish and English) summer camp for 50 students. -Established and maintained effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents and students. -Instructed English to classes of 30-40 students to enhance their learning and confidence in speaking and resolve their difficulties in second language acquisition. -Organized parent-teacher conferences and school social events. Show less

ESL Teacher (2nd to 6th grade)

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

-Utilized a wide range of hands-on activities to promote understanding of the English language. -Taught students who were exposed to the English language for the first time. -Created an enthusiastic classroom environment favorable to learning and suitable to the physical, social, and emotional growth of students. -Maintained effective behavioral management within the classroom by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement strategies. -Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated. -Provided school supplies to low income students. Show less