Raquel Barrionuevo Diaz
Raeford
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Migrant Tutor
Hoke County Schools
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted students in developing English language skills through tailored tutoring sessions.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to enhance comprehension and retention of material.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Supported classroom management by promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Increased student proficiency levels through consistent reinforcement of concepts and personalized tutoring sessions.
- Enhanced language acquisition for migrant students by creating tailored lesson plans focusing on communication skills.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Teacher
Forever Kids Academy
10.2014 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and goals.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Turabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico06.2007
Skills
- Creative teaching
- Empathy and patience
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching experience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Multilingual communication
- Motivational techniques
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student motivation
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Individualized instruction
- Elementary education
- Teaching strategies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Migrant Tutor
Hoke County Schools
03.2026 - Current
Teacher
Forever Kids Academy
10.2014 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Turabo