Professional summary
Spanish & Social Studies Teacher with over 30 years of experience in innovative lesson planning and dynamic classroom management. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to diverse student needs, enhancing communication skills, and fostering an engaging learning environment. Committed to leveraging extensive educational background and leadership abilities in a progressive academic setting. Employment history
RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Spanish & Social Studies Teacher 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 2020 - 2022
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
• Manage classrooms of 35 high school students during the absence of other teachers.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Encourage students to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Attend 2 staff meetings each month.
• Employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Communicate with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
• Create an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
• Create engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
• Coordinate with the Dean of Students to address discipline issues.
• Grade student work and carefully keep records.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Develop, administer and grade tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Pursue professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
• Act as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
• Proficient in Canvas platform for online learning. TAINO, A TASTE OF PUERTO RICO (Food Truck serving Puerto Rican food - CLOSED) Owner & Chef Redmond & Crooked River Ranch, Oregon
2018 - 2019
Mayra Feliciano
13495 Everingham St, El Paso, United States, 79928 541-***-****
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BEND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Spanish Teacher Bend, Oregon 2017 - 2018
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
• Manage classrooms of 25 high school students during the absence of other teachers.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Encourage students to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Attend 2 staff meetings each month and serve on the school board committee.
• Employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Communicate with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
• Create an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
• Create engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
• Coordinate with the Dean of Students to address discipline issues.
• Grade student work and carefully keep records.
• Recommend student promotion and retention.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Develop, administer and grade tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Pursue professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
• Act as a positive role model for students and colleagues. CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spanish Teacher to Adults Bend, Oregon 2017 - 2018
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF PUERTO RICO Social Studies/History Teacher for Middle School & High School Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Oct 1991 - 2017
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
• Manage classrooms of 25 high school students during the absence of other teachers.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Encourage students to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Attend 2 staff meetings each month and serve on the school board committee.
• Employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Communicate with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
• Create an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
• Create engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
• Coordinate with the Dean of Students to address discipline issues.
• Grade student work and carefully keep records.
• Recommend student promotion and retention.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Develop, administer and grade tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Pursue professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
• Act as a positive role model for students and colleagues. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Adult Teacher Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Sep 2014 - 2017
• Coordinate and teach program designed for adult learners.
• Organize and run tutorials, seminars and lectures in social interaction classes.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons.
• Involving learners in the planning and implementation of their learning activities.
• Fostering a spirit of collaboration in the learning setting.
• Develop a rapport with members of the class to meet the needs of each individual and deliver a structured and fulfilling learning experience.
• Foster critically reflective thinking.
• Participate in staff meetings.
Education
Master Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamón
Aug 2004 - 2005
Skills
Lesson planning Professional development
Role modeling
Languages
English (Experienced) Spanish (Expert)