Idoia Valls-Caceres
Chandler,Arizona
Summary
With a proven track record at Bright Beginnings School, I excel in fostering multicultural sensitivity and engaging students through interactive teaching methods. My approach boosts confidence and comprehension, leveraging native Spanish fluency and creative lesson planning to achieve student progress and foster basic Spanish language development and cultural understanding in young learners.
I ensure a supportive and dynamic educational environment while maintaining strong parent-teacher relationships. I have the ability to manage classroom dynamics, adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and show a warm and approachable demeanor that fosters a positive learning environment.
I am a valued team player with strong focus on collaboration and achieving educational goals. I am flexible and reliable in adapting to evolving classroom requirements.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Bright Beginnings School
08.2010 - Current
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships, fostering a collaborative learning environment for students.
- Established a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, responsibility, and open communication among students.
- Achieved higher student engagement through the use of interactive activities and games.
- Continuously refined curriculum materials based on ongoing evaluation of student performance data, ensuring alignment with state standards and district goals.
- Enhanced language acquisition by incorporating visual and auditory aids in lessons.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a conducive learning environment for all students.
- Organized cultural events and field trips to enhance students'' understanding of Hispanic culture and traditions.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Pre-K Teacher
Bright Beginnings School
08.2004 - 05.2010
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
Reading Resource Teacher
Wilson Elementary School District
10.1998 - 05.2000
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress and ways to support learning at home.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide assessment tools that accurately measured students'' reading abilities, informing targeted intervention efforts.
- Organized and managed small group instruction, focusing on specific skill gaps and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Spanish Graduate Teaching Assistant
Florida State University
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish Translation And Interpretation
Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain06-1992
Skills
- Interactive teaching methods
- Native Spanish fluency
- Cultural awareness
- Creative lesson planning
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Patience and persistence
Accomplishments
In the past fifteen years of experience as a Spanish teacher, I have developed a creative, theme-based curriculum for elementary students in grades Preschool-6. The curriculum offers whole-group, small-group and pair activities that foster collaboration, interaction and the application of basic Spanish language skills in a dynamic environment. As an important addition to my lessons, I have also incorporated activities that foster basic knowledge and appreciation of the Hispanic culture.
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification, 1-8- Texas Department of Education.
- Bilingual/ESL, PreK-8 - Texas Department of Education.
- Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 - Arizona Department of Education
- Spanish Bilingual, PreK-12 - Arizona Department of Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Catalan
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Interests
- Cooking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Train Travel
- Enjoy participating in barre, essentrics and yoga for overall physical and mental well-being
- Dancing
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Mindfulness Practices
- Interior Design
- Dance
Timeline
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Bright Beginnings School
08.2010 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Bright Beginnings School
08.2004 - 05.2010
Reading Resource Teacher
Wilson Elementary School District
10.1998 - 05.2000
Spanish Graduate Teaching Assistant
Florida State University
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Early Childhood Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification, 1-8- Texas Department of Education.
- Bilingual/ESL, PreK-8 - Texas Department of Education.
- Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 - Arizona Department of Education
- Spanish Bilingual, PreK-12 - Arizona Department of Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish Translation And Interpretation
Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona
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