Teacher, Bilingual

Beatrice Vega / Science Teacher, M.S., H.S.

*** ********* ***** ***** *** 203, Orlando, Florida 32835-6888

404-***-**** (C) / **-********@*******.***

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SEEKING A PREKINDERGARTEN OR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING POSITION

Life Science, Physical Science, Biology or Spanish

Professional Profile

• Caring teacher with more than 10 years of experience and also bilingual (Spanish and English)

• Organized, professional, compassionate, patience, and positive towards achieving curriculum goals

• Ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments

• Dedicated to creating stable learning environments

• Experience in; classroom management, differentiated instructions, cooperative learning, multicultural awareness, whole group learning, student assessment, etc

• Ability to assess the performance of students

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops

• Ability to integrate technology in the classroom as; Windows XP, Lotus Notes, Internet Navigation, Microsoft Office; Word, Power Point, Publisher; LCD Projector

Professional Experience

Give West School, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett, Georgia

Biology High School Teacher, 6th to 8th Middle School Science Teacher

August 2005 – May 2011

• Prepared objectives and outlines for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school

• Planned and instructed Science using different strategies and techniques

• Prepared Science labs and demonstrations of different kinds of experiments

• Organized classroom discussions on various topics and motivated active participation of students

• Monitored and evaluated student performance and results

• Established a learning environment to meet and enhance the student’s needs

• Conducted activities, demonstrations, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, make questions, and investigate

Bellwood Head Start, Enrichment Services Program, Inc., Columbus, GA

Head Start Teacher, September 2001 – May 2005

• Planned and executed appropriate programs, activities to the child’s developmental levels

• Utilized classroom management techniques for developmental activities

• Provided a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing

• Developed interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary among children

• Ensured to keep parents informed of the child’s progress and behavior

• Observed and evaluated children’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health

Pontifical Catholic University of Ponce Puerto Rico

High Equivalence Program, Science Teacher, February 1999 – June 1999

• Planned and prepared lesson plans for students according to the curriculum

• Prepared students to take the GED test and obtain the high school equivalency diploma by using different techniques

• Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in the subject

Sor Isolina Ferre Center, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Art Teacher, October 1995 – July 1996

• Taught children with the ages of 8 to 15 years old

• Demonstrate the use of a variety of art materials and tools such as oils, watercolors, palettes, brushes, palette knives, pen, pencil, dyes, clay, fabric, canvas and paper

• Inspire students and assist them to develop their creativity and self-expression through various art forms

• Arranged exhibitions of student work in the center

Marist School, Manati, Puerto Rico

Elementary School Art Teacher, February 1993 – June 1994

• Prepared lessons plans and establish course goals

• Developed and adjusted curriculum to accommodate individuals needs

• Taught art history, drawing, painting, arts and crafts, etc

• Organized variety of activities for individual and group of students which helped them to bring out their talents and improve their skills

• Arranged exhibitions of student work in the school

Education

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Commonwealth)

• B.S., Biology, December 1994

• Studies of Secondary Education in Biology and General Science (52 credits), May 1996 - 1998

Certifications from Puerto Rico

• 956347-Biology (HS)

• 956345-Science (MS)

Volunteer Experience

• Science tutoring for Hispanic students at Give West MS / HS

• Translator for the Parent Teacher Conferences and orientations

• Painting a mural for Marist Elementary School in Puerto Rico

• Preparing and organize arts exhibitions for the Hispanic Heritage Month at Give Center West

Achievement

• Associate of the Month

• Interpreter Award as a Spanish Translator at Give West

• Certificate of Achievement at Rosemont Head Start Program

• Certificate of Excellence at Rosemont Head Start Program

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