Liz M. Santiago
Orocovis
Summary
Knowledgeable Spanish Teacher with solid background in language instruction and curriculum development. Successfully implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Demonstrated effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
S.U. Botijas 1 Primary School
08.2019 - Current
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups of 5 different grades (4th to 8th grade).
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced school's language program reputation, contributing to noticeable increase in student enrollment in Spanish classes.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Developed and administered assessments to gauge student progress, providing personalized feedback to support improvement.
- Facilitated significant improvement in students' standardized test scores by focusing on exam strategies and practice exams.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet needs of students with learning differences, ensuring equitable access to language learning.
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of best practices in language education by attending workshops and continuing education courses.
- Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
- Pioneered use of technology in classroom, incorporating language learning apps and online resources to enhance education.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships by communicating student achievements and areas for growth, fostering team approach to education.
- Enhanced students' understanding of Spanish grammar by designing and implementing interactive exercises.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Spanish Teacher
Alberto Meléndez Torres High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 9th to 10th grade.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated significant improvement in students' standardized test scores by focusing on exam strategies and practice exams.
- Pioneered use of technology in classroom, incorporating language learning apps and online resources to enhance education.
- Enhanced students' understanding of Spanish grammar by designing and implementing interactive exercises.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Spanish Teacher
David Colón Vega Primary School
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 6th to 8th grade.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Enhanced school's language program reputation, contributing to noticeable increase in student enrollment in Spanish classes.
- Developed and administered assessments to gauge student progress, providing personalized feedback to support improvement.
- Facilitated significant improvement in students' standardized test scores by focusing on exam strategies and practice exams.
- Increased student engagement in Spanish culture by organizing cultural immersion events and guest speaker sessions.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on innovative teaching strategies for language instruction.
- Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
- Pioneered use of technology in classroom, incorporating language learning apps and online resources to enhance education.
- Improved learning outcomes with development of comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Spanish Teacher
Adolfo García Primary School
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 6th to 8th grade.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships by communicating student achievements and areas for growth, fostering team approach to education.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Spanish Teacher
José Rojas Cortés High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 11th and 12th grade.
- Teach Spanish to groups of talented students of 12th grade.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated significant improvement in students' standardized test scores by focusing on exam strategies and practice exams.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet needs of students with learning differences, ensuring equitable access to language learning.
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of best practices in language education by attending workshops and continuing education courses.
- Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
- Pioneered use of technology in classroom, incorporating language learning apps and online resources to enhance education.
- Improved learning outcomes with development of comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Enhanced students' understanding of Spanish grammar by designing and implementing interactive exercises.
- Advocated for importance of language learning in school's curriculum, leading to introduction of advanced Spanish courses.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Spanish Teacher
Rubén Rodríguez Figueroa Vocational High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 11th and 12th grade.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Facilitated significant improvement in students' standardized test scores by focusing on exam strategies and practice exams.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet needs of students with learning differences, ensuring equitable access to language learning.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships by communicating student achievements and areas for growth, fostering team approach to education.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Spanish Teacher
José Rojas Cortés High School
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Improved learning outcomes with development of comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Spanish Teacher
Santa Teresita Academy
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Attend and teach Spanish classes to 5 groups between 9th and 10th grade.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
- Pioneered use of technology in classroom, incorporating language learning apps and online resources to enhance education.
Spanish Tutor
Universidad Interamericana (Upward Bound Program)
06.2008 - 07.2008
- Created fun and challenging lesson plans to help students enjoy learning process.
- Used multimedia materials to engage students and encourage active learning.
- Implemented play-based and other relaxed activities to help students incorporate new vocabulary with confidence.
- Organized groups of students with similar abilities levels to drive improvements.
- Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Collaborated with school teachers to help students achieve Spanish language mastery.
- Adapted lesson content for different skill levels, ensuring all students received appropriate instruction tailored to their abilities.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Spanish Tutor
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
04.2008 - 05.2008
- Used multimedia materials to engage students and encourage active learning.
- Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Assisted students with core aspects of Spanish language.
- Adapted lesson content for different skill levels, ensuring all students received appropriate instruction tailored to their abilities.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Currículo De Español
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
Recinto De Barranquitas06-2012
Skills
- Native Spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
- Discipline management
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson design
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
Certification
- State Teaching Certification or License - Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
S.U. Botijas 1 Primary School
08.2019 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Alberto Meléndez Torres High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Spanish Teacher
David Colón Vega Primary School
08.2016 - 02.2018
Spanish Teacher
Adolfo García Primary School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Spanish Teacher
José Rojas Cortés High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Spanish Teacher
Rubén Rodríguez Figueroa Vocational High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Spanish Teacher
José Rojas Cortés High School
09.2009 - 02.2010
Spanish Teacher
Santa Teresita Academy
08.2008 - 05.2009
Spanish Tutor
Universidad Interamericana (Upward Bound Program)
06.2008 - 07.2008
Spanish Tutor
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
04.2008 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Currículo De Español
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
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