Work History

 Spanish Immersion Teacher                                                                                                                                   07/2018 to Current

 Continental School District 39 – Green Valley, Az.

• Instructed 21-23 students individually and in groups.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
• Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
• Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 21-23 students each year.
• Maintained accurate and complete records for 21-23 students.
• Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
• Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
• Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the world.
• Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

Third Grade Teacher                                                                                                                                        08/2017 to 07/2018

NUSD Challenger Elementary – Nogales, Az.

• Instructed 21-23 students individually and in groups.
• Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
• Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
• Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 21-23 students each year.
• Maintained accurate and complete records for 21-23 students.
• Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
• Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
• Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the world.
• Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

Elementary English Coordinator                                                                                                                                      07/2012 to 07/2018
Instituto Irlandés de Hemosillo – Hermosillo, Sonora, México.

• Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  Observed and evaluated teachers' lesson plans and, cafeterias, performance.
  Supervised an average of 207 students in classrooms, halls schoolyards and on field trips.
  Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
  Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects.
  Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
  Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  Fostered team collaboration between teachers through educational improvement projects.
  Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
  Review yearly and weekly lesson plans and give feedback to ESL Elementary teachers in a timely manner.
  Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
  Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.

ESL Elementary teacher.                                                                                                                                      08/2002 to 01/2012
Instituto Irlandés de Hermosillo – Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

• Instructed up to 25-29 students individually and in groups.
  Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
  Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
  Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance log.
• Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 25-29 students each year.
• Maintained accurate and complete records for 25-29 students.
• Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
• Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
• Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the world.
• Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

EFL teacher in teenager and adult courses.                                                                                   08/2000 to 06/2002

Instituto Mexicano Americano de Relaciones Culturales IMARC – Hermosillo, Sonora

• Instructed up to 20-28 students individually and in groups.
• Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
• Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 20-28 students each year.
• Maintained accurate and complete records for 20-28 students.
• Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
• Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.