Carlos A. Leguizamo
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Experienced with bilingual education and fostering language development in young learners. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to engage students and encourage active participation. Track record of building strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing overall educational experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
1st/2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher
Woodland Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Created and taught students of various cultural backgrounds
- Differentiated instruction for ELL students
- Built strong relationships amongst students to create a positive and safe environment for learning.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Student Teacher
Frank W. Reilly Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Created content and lesson for children aged 7-8
- Served in a special education setting
Student Aide
NEIU Child Care Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Assisted in various hands-on activities and looked after them.
Palmer Elementary School
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Created and delivered two lessons for children aged 3-5
NEIU Child Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Created lessons for children aged 2-3
School Educational Assistant
Oakdale Elementary School
01.2018 - 07.2018
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2021
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Oral communication
- Teaching strategies
- Bilingual instruction
- Language immersion
Accomplishments
2024 Gurnee Teacher of the Year Nominee
2025 Gurnee Teacher of the Year Nominee
Leadership And Volunteer Activities
- Woodland Elementary School, 10/01/24, Leadership, Contributed to the District’s Dual Language Committee and helped reframe the district's framework.
- Oakdale Elementary School, Waukegan, IL, 12/01/18, Volunteer, Assisted with in-class activities in a preschool classroom.
- Gurnee Park District, Gurnee, IL 09/01/24, Volunteer, Coached 2nd/3rd grade girls soccer.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st/2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher
Woodland Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Frank W. Reilly Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Student Aide
NEIU Child Care Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Palmer Elementary School
01.2020 - 04.2020
NEIU Child Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
School Educational Assistant
Oakdale Elementary School
01.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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