Catalina Serrano Altamirano
Boys and Girls Club of Delaware School Sites
Milton
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
I am an innovative and skillful teacher who has been working in this field for more than 5 years.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Work History
Teacher
- 5th to 8th grade teacher, school focus in Englis as a second languag.
- Focus on the language transition from Spanish to English using the bridge strategy.
Internship
- Tutor and classroom assistant. 9th to 12th grade English immersion program.
- Taught English as a second language
- Work and teaching a second language based on new vocabulary for students, oral presentations and group activities in the context of each program.
Assistant
- Independently led classroom lessons.
- Worked with high risk and high need students, focusing on academic engagement.
- Manage students data and parent contact.
English Teacher
- Taught English to 20 students
- Planned creative lesson plans based on story-telling, games and music.
- Supported the development need of students between 3 and 5 years old.
English Spanish Interpreter
5 Months- Facilitated clear communication between Spanish-speaking clients and staff through effective interpretation.
- Assisted in resolving misunderstandings by clarifying cultural nuances during conversations.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing real-time interpretation during meetings and training sessions.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information in diverse settings.
- Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Enhanced communication between non-Spanish speaking medical staff and patients by providing accurate and empathetic interpretation during medical consultations.
Child Development Assistant
2 Years 1 Month- Supported child development activities through hands-on engagement and supervision of daily routines.
- Assisted in implementing educational programs tailored to individual learning needs of children.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with staff to plan and execute age-appropriate recreational activities for diverse groups.
- Contributed to better overall classroom performance by providing one-on-one support for children who needed extra assistance.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering a nurturing environment where children felt valued, respected, and included.
Teacher
1 Year- During my time working as a Navy early childcare teacher I worked directly with children, keeping them engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP.
- My responsibilities as a teacher included help children develop their social, language and sensory skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education and English as a second language
Skills
Classroom Management
Observation Skills
Student Engagement Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Communicating in English in the written and oral forms
Elementary education
ESL- english as second language
Youth mentorship
Verbal and written communication
Communication in Spanish in the Written and oral form.
Student engagement
Conflict resolution
Social-emotional learning training
Certification
- TESOL Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
English Spanish Interpreter
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01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Child Development Assistant
Boys and Girls Club of Delaware School Sites
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Teacher
Navy Child Development
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Teacher
Elementary School
01.2020 Read More
Internship
High School
01.2019 Read More
Assistant
Kindergarten Education
01.2018 Read More
English Teacher
Preschool
01.2017 Read More
Vina Del Mar, University
Bachelor's Degree from Education and English as a second language
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WORKSHOPS
- English Summer Camps Counselor, Vina Del Mar CL and Lynchburg University VA (2018-2019)
- International experience semester, Thompson Rivers University BC (2018)