Ileana Cardona Davila
Teacher
Maunabo,Puerto Rico
Summary
Passionate and Energetic Teacher with eigth years experience in the high school and middle school classrooms. Impressive work ethic and commitment to creating a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. Passion for helping students of all ages to achieve and go beyond their current capabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Department of Education of Puerto Rico
01.2021 - Current
- Teach Family and Consumer Sciences courses, including family education, consumer economics, and family planning
- Develop and implement innovative curricula that incorporate project-based learning and technology
- Supervise students in carrying out research and community service projects
- Guide students in community service projects where they address relevant social problems
- Develop and implement financial literacy programs that teach students how to manage their money
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as school counselors, social workers, and health educators, to provide comprehensive support to students and families
Spanish Bilingual Translator
Land to Learn
09.2018 - Current
- Provide written translation as assigned, and review translations performed by others
- Reach out to the Hispanic community participation in the projects of the program through the translation
- Excellent communication with the team of Land to Learn to get the correct information and interpretation on time
Spanish Teacher
Poughkeepsie Day School
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Prepare lessons, activities, and other educational materials; modify curriculum for students of the Spanish Program in levels 2, 4 and seminar in the Upper High School and for the 7th grade in Middle School
- My lessons take students into account by involving them in dialogue with the teacher and in working collaboratively
- In this work experience one of my greatest achievements was to have my students enrich their vocabulary so they could communicate in the expected language while their understanding increased
- To make this possible I took the risk of implementing my philosophy and my method of teaching in Spanish at a 90% level of immersion
- They felt challenged and motivated and over time this was reflected in a positive change where they felt confident to take the risks to speak in Spanish and began to be more proactive in class
Spanish Teacher
Global Kids Language Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepare classes, activities, educational materials and curriculum for preschool children, children 6 to 10 years old and adults
- In this first experience as a teacher I discovered many strengths and weaknesses I did not realize I had
- For example, in the absence of Spanish teaching materials; I had to create my own materials
- This gave me the opportunity to increase my creativity and imagination and to learn more about technical evaluations and technical assessments
Assistant Inspector
Department of Health
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Assistant Secretary for Regulation and Accreditation of Health Facilities
- Adhering to the laws, rules, and procedures, I inspected health facilities that provide and sell biological drugs without prescription but that are regulated by the FDA, including veterinary drugs and more
- Once they pass inspection facilities have been issued a license by the Department of Health of Puerto Rico
- Assistant Secretary for Regulation and Accreditation of Health Facilities
- This was a rewarding and enriching experience, I could expand my knowledge in pharmacy laws
- Often as pharmacy technicians, we don't know these laws, which are applied and which assist in regulating all health facilities, commercial or medical, where different types of drugs are available
Pharmacy Technician
Wilmet Pharmacy No. 2
06.2008 - 02.2015
- Attend and dispense medicines to the general public, according to the doctor's prescription
- Sort and organize the pharmaceuticals on shelves, according to the established order
- Receive and verify medication orders entering the pharmacy
- Check inventory of drugs and expiration dates
- Assist in the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations
- Archive communications and purchase orders
- Order drugs to drug stores, upon request of the supervisor
- Maintain workplace equipment, reporting any anomalies
- As a pharmacy technician, I had the opportunity to develop empathy skills and to interact with a range of people and cultures, and to improve my ability to work under pressure and to meet expectations set by supervisors and companies
- Most importantly, I enjoyed serving the public
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Turabo
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico01.2010
Associate Pharmacy Technician -
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies of Humacao
Humacao, P.R.01.2000
Skills
- ACTFL Standards
- Organizational Skills
- Reasoning Skills
- Creative Skills
- Classroom Management
- Interactive Teaching-Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Growth Mindset
- Technology Integration
- Special needs support
- Child development
- Family dynamics
Certification
- Teaching Certificate, Board of Education, P.R.
- Pharmacy Technician License of Examining Board of Pharmacy Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Department of Education of Puerto Rico
Recommendations
- Erin Murphy, Head Department Language, Poughkeepsie Day School, erin.murphy2040@gmail.com, 845-527-6688
- Karen Nickols, Head of High School, Poughkeepsie Day School, 01/01/14, 12/31/19, karen.nichols722@gmail.com, 845-249-9693
- Sam Adels, Co-director, Land to Learn, Beacon, N.Y., sam@landtolearn.org
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Accomplishments
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of project, extracurricular activities involving the community and families.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn
Benjamin Franklin
Software
Microsoft programs
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leave401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Department of Education of Puerto Rico
01.2021 - Current
Spanish Bilingual Translator
Land to Learn
09.2018 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Poughkeepsie Day School
01.2017 - 06.2020
Spanish Teacher
Global Kids Language Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Inspector
Department of Health
02.2015 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Wilmet Pharmacy No. 2
06.2008 - 02.2015
Associate Pharmacy Technician -
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies of Humacao
- Teaching Certificate, Board of Education, P.R.
- Pharmacy Technician License of Examining Board of Pharmacy Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Bachelor of Education -
University of Turabo
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