GABRIELA WILLIAMS

**** ******* **** **** *, Chula Vista, California 91915 . Cell:

619-***-**** .

acn327@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Skilled High School Teacher with proven ability to improve student learning

through tailored reading, writing and study skills. Talented second grade

teacher skilled in fostering academic skills and social attitudes in

diverse elementary school students. Highly experienced Elementary School

Teaching Professional with a strong dedication to the total development of

children. Caring and qualified Elementary School teacher with over 14 years

of experience teaching meaningful curriculum plans and developing young

minds. Talented teaching professional committed to instilling an

appreciation for English Literature to all students. Enthusiastic teaching

professional with over 15 years of creative instructing experience at the

elementary school level.

Skills

Diverse classroom settings

Strong collaborator

Managing classroom for diverse populations

Experience with instructional design

Teaching/tutoring

ESL- English as Second Language

Positive learning environment

Critical thinking

Inquiry-based learning

Computer proficient

Interpersonal skills

Outstanding social skills

Positive reinforcement

Effective time management

Classroom discipline

Age-appropriate lesson planning

Student motivation

Work History

Retail Sales Associate, 07/2010 to 05/2012 Tiendas Carrion - Tegucigalpa,

Honduras

Creative learning strategies

Positive reinforcement

English, Geography and US History teacher, 08/2009 to 06/2010

Saint Mary's Episcopal School - Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through

integration of creative role-playing

exercises.

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy

and support school reading programs.

Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to

increase institution's interest in

community service.

Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to

teach under-privileged students.

4th and 5th grade teacher, 08/2006 to 06/2008

Academia Cristiana Internacional - Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher

learning.

Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial

program for students in need of extra help.

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy

and support school reading programs.

Enforced the Buddy System mentoring program between 1st and 5th grade

students, increasing student

development and enthusiasm for learning.

5th grade teacher, 08/2002 to 06/2006

San Riveiros School - Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy

and support school reading programs.

Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.

Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and

issues.

Increased student's English test scores by 14% through private tutoring

and special attention.

2nd grade teacher, 08/1994 to 06/2002

Abundant Life Christian School - Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Instructed students individually and in groups.

Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.

Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's

progress.

Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social

development and physical health.

Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and

on field trips.

Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district,

county, state and federal guidelines.

Maintained accurate and complete records for students.

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.

Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem

situations.

Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a

timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma: 1988

Saint Patrick's Academy - Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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