Zulnomaris Pérez-Castro
Marinai Residence
Summary
Dedicated educator passionate about promoting cultural understanding and language proficiency among students. Committed to creating immersive learning experiences that enhance language acquisition. Strong background in language instruction and curriculum development, adept at fostering collaborative environments that drive educational success. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings, ensuring effective engagement and support for diverse learners. Fluent in Spanish, leveraging expertise in cultural immersion and innovative language acquisition techniques to inspire student growth and confidence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
University High School, University of Puerto Rico
01.2015 - 2015
- Taught Spanish in 7th grade and 9th grade.
- Develop and created curriculum.
- Team teaching with professors.
- Created lessons plans.
Spanish Teacher
Mercedes Rosado School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Taught Spanish to 6th-grade students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curriculum.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Facilitated significant improvement in students' standardized test scores by focusing on exam strategies and practice exams.
Spanish Teacher & Advisor
Northwest School
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Taught Basic and Intermediate Spanish, including Spanish II for 8th grade and high school students, and served as an advisor to nine students throughout the academic year.
- Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
Spanish Teacher
S.U. José M. Torres School
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Taught Spanish to students in grades 4 through 8 at various levels.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet needs of students with learning differences, ensuring equitable access to language learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Spanish Teacher
Cupey María Montessori School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught Spanish to students in grades 10 through 12, as well as Advanced Spanish to 12th-grade students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Education
BA - Education in Spanish
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico01.2016
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Effective teaching strategies for literacy
- Curriculum development
- Schedule management
- Cultural engagement
- Effective classroom management
- Dynamic classroom facilitation
- Effective discipline management
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experienced with Google platform tools
- Effective verbal communication
Professional developments
- April 4th, 2025 - Discovery learning as an educational strategy to improve achievement.
- March 14th, 2025 - STEAM - Integrated approach.
- February 7th, 2025 - Innovation and entrepreneurship: empowering leadership in our students.
- January 31st, 2025 - Mindfulness: Mindfulness is a meditation practice that can help improve concentration, reduce stress, and promote emotional health.
- October 18th, 2024 - Institutional abuse.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Mercedes Rosado School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Spanish Teacher & Advisor
Northwest School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Spanish Teacher
S.U. José M. Torres School
01.2017 - 01.2021
Spanish Teacher
Cupey María Montessori School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Spanish Teacher
University High School, University of Puerto Rico
01.2015 - 2015
BA - Education in Spanish
University of Puerto Rico
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