Oscar Javier Velasquez.
Dedicated Teacher • Professionalism • Inspiring Systemic Change
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EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR
“..Dedicated teacher who always went further with creative ideas and projects…motivated, hard working, responsible and respectful person who demonstrated professionalism and love for his job...”
• Luz Stella Rios
Principal Liceo Pino Verde
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Eager to help students achieve their physical and educational goals by creating and developing health and sport programs that will also enhance the curriculum of the school system with 6 years’ experience instructing secondary and post secondary education students, securing resources, and implementing effective programs.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities.
• Deeply involved in the development of the physical education curriculum for Liceo Pino Verde High School.
• Designed an online physical education and health program for virtual classrooms.
• English teacher as part of Total English Immersion Program for Liceo Pino Verde High School
• Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies to enhance the education of the students.
• Engage Parents – Work closely with parents throughout career, repeated successes securing a high level of parental involvement, in a school parents program.
• Bilingual Teacher, communicate with the Hispanic population of the school including parents in their native language and help the students who don’t speak English to adapt to the school.
• Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software.
• Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
• Leverage Resources / Strategic Collaborations – Work closely with district leaders and community partners to encourage parental involvement and strong community alliances.
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HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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PERTH AMBOY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Perth Amboy, NJ. October 2008 - Present
High School Substitute Teacher
• Plan and instruct subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
• Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.
• Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
• Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies.
LAKE VIEW SCHOOL Edison, NJ. January 2008 – August 2008
Teacher Assistant Special Education
• Responsible for assisting the classroom Lead Teacher with the general supervision and management of the class.
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher, which includes lesson plans.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
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LICEO PINO VERDE Pereira, Colombia S.A, January 2003 – April 2007
Physical Education and Swimming Teacher
• Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use the latest technology to conduct research and prepare reports, including: the Internet, department websites, PowerPoint presentation software, and on-line library research.
• Served as an instructional leader by modeling high expectations for students and implementing results focused programs in sports and health.
• Design an online program for virtual classrooms in sports and health.
• English teacher as part of Total Immersion Program.
• Prepared assignments for student reports; assisted students in organizing and writing research findings.
• Design an extracurricular program that includes sports and arts for the school.
• Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional work in the . Parents school Program.
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PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE
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The Club at Woodbridge, NJ FITNESS COACH August 2007 – Present
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EDUCATION
B.S., Sport Science and Recreation, Technological University of Pereira, Colombia, S.A – 2009
Sport National School, Personal Trainer, Cali Colombia, S.A- 2003
EFL. English Foreign Language: Colombo American Center Pereira, Colombia, S.A - 2002
ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Substitute Teacher Certification Middlesex County
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AHA (American Heart Association)