Maria Calderon
Avondale
Summary
Responsible and dedicated teacher, skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within the classroom. Experienced working with children and adults from various cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator, patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction and collaborate with colleagues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD Teacher
Phoenix Union High School District
08.2014 - Current
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational community.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular units that enhanced student understanding of interconnected topics across different subjects.
- Improved literacy skills among ELD students by implementing targeted reading interventions and providing one-on-one support during guided reading sessions.
- Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for ELD instruction and assessment strategies.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Tempe Elementary District
08.2003 - 05.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Isaac School District
12.1996 - 05.2003
Education
Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ11.1996
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Google Classroom
- Lesson Planning
- Small Group Instruction
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Project-based learning
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Microsoft Office
- Oral Language Skills
- Multilingual Communication
- SMART Board
- Classroom Management
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teaching
- Test Proctoring
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Online Teaching
- Common Core Standards
- Grading
- Interactive Learning
Timeline
ELD Teacher
Phoenix Union High School District
08.2014 - Current
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Tempe Elementary District
08.2003 - 05.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Isaac School District
12.1996 - 05.2003
Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ottawa University
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