Nancy M. Cubano
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles. Utilizes interactive teaching methods to maintain student interest and facilitate language acquisition. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques to create positive and productive learning environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Independence Charter Middle School
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
Spanish Teacher and Department Chair
Kipp Dubois Collegiate Academy High School and
01.2010 - 06.2017
- Implemented 9th -12th Spanish Curriculum.
- Increased school's positive reputation and popularity by taking initiative to innovative a curriculum that reflects the talents and hard work of the students.
- Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students' processing and researching skills.
- Teacher Mentor -introduce and orient the new teacher to the school, guide the new teacher in reflecting on practice for the purpose of growth and development, view new teacher's classroom to provide objective non-judgmental data, arrange reciprocal classroom visits and model and conduct demonstration lessons, classroom management coaching.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and support.
Spanish Teacher
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Bilingual School
01.2000 - 01.2009
- As a member of the team, I work with high-quality, standard aligned curriculum to push critical thinking and high achievement in the classroom
- Created and maintained a classroom culture of critical thinking, rigorous learning, respect for the community, and high achievement for all students
- Leveraged content specific curriculum and created learning materials to promote critical thinking and problem solving
- Established consistent communication rhythms with families regarding individual student progress and school related information
- Actively participated in professional development and collaboration with staff to support the needs of our students.
Education
Master's - Education in Spanish
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Ed
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Utuado, PR01.1993
Skills
- Discipline Management
- Curriculum development- Realidades Book
- Student assessments
- Language assessment proficiency
- Experience working with students
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Bilingual -Spanish
- Individualized learning plans
- Parent and guardian communication
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
1. The White House Champion of Change given by President Barack Obama in 2012.
2. The Outstanding Alumni Award given by her Alma Mater Shippensburg University in 2015.
3. The AL DÍA Women of Merit in Education given in 2021 to Hispanic women in Philadelphia for breaking barriers and emerging in leadership positions across the nation.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Independence Charter Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Spanish Teacher and Department Chair
Kipp Dubois Collegiate Academy High School and
01.2010 - 06.2017
Spanish Teacher
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Bilingual School
01.2000 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Ed
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Master's - Education in Spanish
Shippensburg University
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