Oscar Velasquez

Oscar Javier Velasquez. Dedicated Teacher • Professionalism • Inspiring Systemic Change ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE ________________________________________ The Club at Woodbridge, NJ FITNESS COACH August 2007 – Present ________________________________________ 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)