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SECONDARY TEACHER
Summary

Imaginative Spanish teacher committed to staying current with the latest teaching theories and trends, as well as behavioral studies. Strong subject areas include high school History and Spanish.

Possessing exceptional people skills and sensitivity to high school students' specialized and changing needs. Highly effective at building rapport.Dynamic Spanish teacher specializing in classroom and private instruction. Consistently encourages open communication between faculty, students and parents.

Highlights
  • Valid and Current Teaching Certification in State of Florida
  • Calm under pressure
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Positive and encouraging
  • Kind and empathetic
  • Urban public schools background
Accomplishments

Served as the adviser for the Student Spanish Club for 1 years in a row.

Experience
08/2013 - 05/2014
Lafayette High School - Mayo, Florida Secondary Teacher

Presented all class material and policies accurately and clearly for 5 classes each semester.

Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.Taught more than 30 students each semester.

Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills.Set and enforced clear deadlines for student work.Established and enforced rules for behavior among students.Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress at least once per semester.
01/2004 - 08/2012
Three Rivers Regional Library System - Mayo, Florida Literacy Coordinator
  • Oversee and manage the Literacy program for Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette and Taylor Counties.
  • Coordinate and facilitate community education programs.
  • Keep a pulse on the needs in both the Latin and underprivileged community by conveying important messages about domestic violence, disaster preparation, outreach, social services, basic nutrition, family health and education.
  • Facilitate multiple education programs including Adult Basic Education (ABE) in English and Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish as a Second Language (SSL), After School Program (ASP).
  • Supervise volunteers for the education programs, amounting to more than 150 personal volunteer hours in fiscal 2011.
  • Organize yearly events including: Hispanic Health Fair.
  • Hosting of the Mexican Consulate.
  • Provide outreach, coordination of medical health and social services to family at risk.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Refer students and families to appropriate services for everyday life and other special needs.
  • Recruit, interview, orient, train, and supervise tutors in various programs.
  • Participate in workshops, presentations, and training.
  • Manage the budget for the literacy program.
  • Familiar with various policies, procedures, and rules as required.
  • Facilitate monthly meetings with staff.
  • Travel within the four-county service area to meet with community partners, meet with tutors, and conduct educational classes.
  • Oversee the daily operation of the literacy program for Three Rivers Regional Library System.
  • Facilitate medical and legal services for students and families as needed.
  • Promote Literacy programs at community events.
  • Develop and maintain agreement wit community partners.
  • Attend county Commissioner Board meetings as required to address literacy program issues.
  • Write and compile project applications (i.e., grant applications), reports, and proposals.
01/2000 - 01/2004
K-2 Teach Abiding Savior Preschool - Gainesville, Florida Teacher
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Teach basic skills, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
Education
2008
Ashford University - Clinton, Iowa, USA Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

3.8 GPA With Distinction

Graduated Summa Cum Laude
1987
Ramirez College Of Business and Technology Santurce, Puerto Rico Associate of Science: Dental Laboratory

Minor in Dental Hygiene and Laboratory.
Skills

Basic Budget, English as a Second language, Networking, Powerpoint presentations, Progress report, Grant proposals,Social services, Spanish as a Second Language,STD counseling, Public Relations,

People skills: enthusiastic, people person, advanced problem-solving, great organizational skills. Word perfect, Excel,

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Lafayette High School
  • Three Rivers Regional Library System
  • K-2 Teach Abiding Savior Preschool

School Attended

  • Ashford University
  • Ramirez College Of Business and Technology

Job Titles Held:

  • Secondary Teacher
  • Literacy Coordinator
  • Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Psychology
    Associate of Science : Dental Laboratory

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