~ fluent in spanish ~

~ illinois state-certified in elementary education (k-9) ~

~ type 29-certified in bilingual bi-cultural education ~

 

career objective

 

enthusiastic, dedicated and proactive professional desiring a challenging and rewarding bilingual elementary / esl teaching role within a progressive and highly ethical educational environment.

 

profile

 

ø  offers over nine combined years of experience within bilingual educational assistance and elementary instructional roles which have continually fostered an encouraging and productive environment from which children of all ages can achieve success.

ø  possesses the drive to inspire students of all levels with the confidence to conquer life s obstacles en route toward achieving individualized goals.

ø  demonstrates talent at creating and employing innovative lesson plans, successfully addressing individual ability levels of all children, and consistently instilling within students the desire to think, create, and learn.

ø  highly proficient in establishing and maintaining exceptional interpersonal relationships with individuals of culturally diverse backgrounds through the exhibition of outstanding communication techniques.

ø  seamlessly blends proven instructional acumen with outstanding organizational abilities, solid leadership attributes, and successful written communication skills.

 

professional and academic experience

 

ell paraprofessional (grades k-8)

ø  effectively and efficiently translate and / or interpret all necessary documents for educational administrators in order to maintain a seamless organizational process.

ø  perform dynamic language instruction of students with limited english-speaking abilities, including providing an essential integration of the english language into all subject matters.

ø  accurately and objectively assess student proficiencies for placement purposes, along with actively participating in numerous parent / guardian teacher meetings and conferences to attain exceptional overall student success.

ø  provide necessary substitute instructional assistance in teacher absence, as well as supporting summer school activities by teaching various subjects.

 

~ key achievements ~

     played a key role in the orchestration and implementation of zion school district s ell program, including performing necessary spanish language instruction for educators at beulah park elementary school during six highly productive and successful weeks.

     optimally developed, promoted, and oversaw creative hispanic heritage month celebrations at elmwood elementary school for over three years.

 

student teacher

ø  successfully prepared and presented 3^rd and 5^th grade lesson plans in social studies and science, including contributing efficient grading and accurate recordkeeping skills toward maintaining an organized educational environment.

ø  provided exceptional instruction to students of academically diverse backgrounds by facilitating creative and engaging educational activities through the employment of effective teaching methodologies.

 

education

 

bachelor of science in instruction and curriculum (cum laude)                         illinois state university

 

 

~ fluent in spanish ~

~ illinois state-certified in elementary education (k-9) ~

~ type 29-certified in bilingual bi-cultural education ~

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding bilingual elementary / esl teaching role within a progressive and highly ethical educational environment, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i offer nine combined years of experience within bilingual educational assistance and elementary instructional roles which have continually fostered an encouraging and productive environment from which children of all ages can achieve success.

 

i am eager to contribute my burgeoning esl teaching skills, as well as the abilities attained from my established success as a paraprofessional, toward creating a dynamic learning environment that consistently instills within students of all academic abilities the desire to think, create, and learn.

 

you will find me to be an enthusiastic, dedicated and proactive team player who is committed to supporting your educational organization s objectives, and i am confident that my multilingual skills and abilities will prove to be incredible assets to your professional team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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