Johanna Galindo
Fayetteville
Summary
Dedicated bilingual teacher with over 12 years of experience and a Master’s degree in TESOL, specializing in multicultural and dual language education. Contributed to the design and implementation of Spanish and English curricula at Middlesex Elementary, helping launch a Dual Language program. Recognized for fostering engaging, inclusive classrooms grounded in the belief that all students can learn and grow through mistakes, while delivering differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs. Strong collaborator with expertise in curriculum development, instructional technology, and family engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DL Elementary Teacher
Howard Hall Elementary School
Fayetteville
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop IEPs that improved performance of special needs students.
- Tracked progress through evaluations, contributing to increased EOY scores.
ESL Teacher
AngloAmerican School
Bogota
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse language learners.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance language acquisition strategies for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, enabling students to consistently meet or exceed grade-level standards.
- Taught K-3 students in an engaging classroom setting.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, achieving high satisfaction from participants.
DL Elementary Teacher
Middlesex Elementary School
Middlesex
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented Spanish and English curricula at Middlesex Elementary, facilitating launch of Dual Language program.
- Fostered engaging, inclusive classrooms and delivered differentiated instruction to effectively meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated on curriculum development, instructional technology integration, and family engagement initiatives.
Elementary ESL Teacher
Summehill School
Bogota
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Instructed 3rd-grade students in science, social studies, and math, fostering engagement and understanding in a dynamic environment.
- Evaluated student growth through ongoing assessments, with 80%-90% meeting or surpassing standards.
- Organized and led parent conferences to discuss student progress and set goals, enhancing parent involvement and satisfaction.
Education
Master - TESOL
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education- Spanish and English and French Language
La Salle University
Bogota, Colombia10-2014
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Digital Learning Tools
- Communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team Work
- Cultural competency
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Time management
References
- Letty Lozano, Teacher, Howard H. Elementary, 910-922-3156, lettylozano@ccs.k12.nc.us
- Lorena Corredor, EL Coordinator, AngloAmerican, 315-461-4293, lorena.corredor@caa.edu.co
Timeline
DL Elementary Teacher
Howard Hall Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
ESL Teacher
AngloAmerican School
08.2022 - 07.2024
DL Elementary Teacher
Middlesex Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Elementary ESL Teacher
Summehill School
07.2014 - 07.2017
Master - TESOL
Greensboro College
Bachelor of Arts - Education- Spanish and English and French Language
La Salle University