High School Certified Teacher

Reyna Lucia Villafranca

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PROFILE A bilingual (Spanish and English) English enthusiast who is optimistic, social, just, and aware of motives. Eagerly seeking new opportunities to challenge herself while being open-minded in challenging work environments. An ethically well-rounded individual that brings smiles to others by encouraging them to strive to discover the best versions of themselves so they can thrive. With persistence and devotion to education, the goal is to create critical thinkers for the future.

EDUCATION King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA Graduation: May 2021 Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Women’s Studies Cum Laude

Enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Program to obtain a teacher certification in Secondary Education

Sigma Kappa Tau Fall 2019 - Spring 2021 Sigma Tau Delta Spring 2021 Delta Epsilon Sigma Spring 2021 Dean’s List (all spring semesters)

CERTIFICATIONS

Montana Certified Teacher in Secondary Education English (5-12) July 2023 Pennsylvania Certified Teacher in Secondary Education English (7-12) February 2023

Protecting God's Children® Online Awareness Session 4.0 April 2022 Seizure Training for School Personnel (On Demand) - v2.0 November 2022

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Aspire Middle School and High School: Learning with Meaning August 2024- December 2024

English and Humanities High School Teacher

Plan lessons and develop English curriculum

Read and understand prescribed texts

Offer academic support to students.

Ensure a safe learning environment.

Create and mark assignments and tests.

Facilitate class discussions and incorporate group work during class.

Utilize Google Classroom for every class and teach online as well.

Converse with parents on student’s progress.

Help students in multiple learning subjects.

Create progressive learning environments by utilizing various learning strategies to help diverse learners.

Cover for other teachers when needed.

Missoula County Public Schools (Hellgate and Sentinel High School) August 2023 – Present

ELL Tutor

Prepares teaching materials to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Collaborates with teaching staff and administrators to create a positive student experience.

Works with students of different learning cultures and traditions among Arabic, African, and Spanish natives.

Creates a safe learning environment for students to learn English.

Assist students with multiple subjects of learning.

Pushes into an Algebra class to assist students due to the language barrier.

Cover for the ELL teacher when absent.

Old Forge School District January 2023 – May 2023 Substitute Teacher

Efficiently and effectively executed lesson plans.

Supervised students in and out of a classroom setting.

Managed classroom behavior.

Created reports to inform permanent teachers of absences, student behavior, etc.

Greater Nanticoke Area High School September 2022 - December 2022 Student Teacher

Created lesson plans for three months and executed them in six different classes that corresponded with the curriculum. These classes were 12th grade English Honors, 12th grade English, and 10th grade English.

Facilitated a unit plan, which is a collection of lessons geared to one theme.

Helped prepare students with universal skills they can use in higher education or field of work.

Worked with cooperating teacher and other fellow teachers to create a safe learning environment.

Observational Hours: September 2017 - April 2022

Old Forge High School

Hoy Redeemer

Coughlin High School

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center

Mackin Elementary School

oCreated lesson plans and executed them in an organized matter for selected class.

oAssisted cooperating teacher in daily activity with the lessons.

oObserved various students in different grade levels from 7th to 12th grade.

Flood Elementary Tutor September 2021 – December 2021

Taught 1st grade students how to sharpen their reading skills with pronunciation and fluency.

Assisted students with reading and math homework.

Read books to a group of students and questioned them to test their comprehension skills.

Formed genuine relationships with students and parents.

King’s College, Hispanic Outreach Program January 2018 – March 2018 ESL Tutor

Tutored adults who are English Learners strengthen their English such as:

oPronunciation, comprehension, reading, and writing.

Offered encouragement to the ESL students to keep being persistent with learning English.

King’s College Hispanic Outreach Program September 2017 – Spring 2021 Tutor/Mentor

Enhanced a morale environment for Hispanic students that prepared them for the readiness of a higher education.

Lead group work assignments for students in reading and writing.

RELATED EXPERIENCE Hellgate High School December 2023 - Present

Cheer Coach

Organized effective warmups, practices, and games.

Created, clean, and/or teach routines

Coached and instructed cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

With the Athletic Director, maintained a regular practice schedule and organized practice time to provide both individual and team development.

Established and maintained standards of acceptable behavior and provided proper supervision and discipline of students.

Modeled positive sports-like behavior and maintained appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.

Promoted a spirit of cooperation and friendship between the cheerleaders and the dance team.

Coordinated the end of the year Cheer Team Banquet.

King’s College September 2021 - June 2022 Resident Counselor

Guided and provided the residents with their basic needs and other resources to support them in their daily living.

Maintained a safe living environment for residents.

Conducted academic meetings to offer support to the residents and advise them.

Organized productive and engaged community activities.

Resolved conflicts by counseling and understanding each resident's differences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sean Kelly’s Stone of Accord, Missoula, MT June 2023 – Present

Server/Bartender

Interacted with customers and answered questions.

Managed the floor of the restaurant to enrich the customer’s experiences and kept fellow co-workers composed during stressful scenarios.

Served guest.

Provided outstanding hospitality service.

Friedman’s Hospitality Group, Wilkes- Barre, PA March 2019 – May 2023 Head Server/Manager

Trained and coordinated junior staff.

Interacted with customers and answered questions.

Managed the floor of the restaurant to enrich the customer’s experiences and kept fellow co-workers composed during stressful scenarios.

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