Milka Dominguez
Mayagüez
Summary
Dynamic ESOL Instructor at Orange Technical College, adept at enhancing language proficiency through innovative lesson planning and interactive teaching. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and student assessment, I fostered a supportive learning environment that significantly improved student engagement and performance, ensuring all learners achieved their language goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Instructor
Orange Technical College
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to address identified areas of weakness in student performance.
- Utilized technology tools such as online platforms, multimedia resources, and language software programs to enhance the overall effectiveness of ESOL instruction.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction, ensuring all students'' needs were met and fostering academic growth.
- Incorporated authentic materials into lessons, exposing students to various aspects of English-speaking culture and promoting cultural literacy.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive community for student success.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular connections, enhancing the relevance of language learning for students.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback to guide improvement.
- Facilitated critical thinking exercises that challenged students to apply their language skills to complex problems and scenarios.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Enhanced communication skills among students by implementing group projects and collaborative learning strategies.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Physical Education Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.1998 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance performance.
- Coordinated physical activities promoting teamwork, fitness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all students during physical activities.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting health awareness and encouraging lifelong fitness habits among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico06-1998
Skills
- Fluency building
- Parent communication
- Grammar instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Pronunciation coaching
- Listening comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Error correction
- Vocabulary expansion
- Language proficiency
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Small group instruction
- Interactive teaching
- Cross-cultural communication
- Student assessment
- Lesson plan development
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Certification
- Spanish teacher kg - 12
- Physical Education kg - 12
- Passing scores to elementary education in English, Science and Social Studies, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
ESOL Instructor
Orange Technical College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.1998 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
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