Deaena Flores
Colorado Springs
Summary
Compassionate ELL Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and language assessment, ensuring each student's needs are met with personalized educational strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, fostering an inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported in achieving their academic goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ELL Teacher
Thomas MacLaren School
Colorado Springs
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse English language learners.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance language acquisition skills.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate language support across the curriculum.
- Provided individualized support to students with varying language proficiency levels.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student progress and educational resources.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Provided support services for newly enrolled non-English speaking students.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching strategies to engage all learners.
- Developed and taught English language lessons to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
School Secretary
Thomas MacLaren School
Colorado Springs
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed daily office operations to ensure smooth functioning of administrative tasks.
- Organized appointments and schedules for faculty and staff members efficiently.
- Maintained student records and updated databases with accurate information.
- Handled incoming calls, addressing inquiries or routing them to the right personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the principal, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance data on a daily basis.
Front Desk Receptionist/Language Translator
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Colorado Springs
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Greeted patients and visitors warmly at the community health center entrance.
- Managed multi-line phone system to direct calls to appropriate departments.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently for medical staff and patients.
- Assisted with translations/interpreter.
- Creating appointments/rescheduling.
- Faxing and receiving faxes.
Education
Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs, ColoradoSkills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Language support
- Curriculum integration
- Office management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Document notarization
- Notary Public
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Ability to operate recording software and equipment, calculator, fax machine, Office, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, processing, database and spreadsheet programs
- Excellent verbal/ written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate good phone etiquette and customer service
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ELL Teacher
Thomas MacLaren School
08.2023 - Current
School Secretary
Thomas MacLaren School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Front Desk Receptionist/Language Translator
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
02.2014 - 08.2023
Mitchell High School