Janin Huerta
North Riverside
Summary
I am a dedicated Bilingual Educator and Instructional Leader with 15 years of experience in Curriculum Development and Multilingual Programs. I have proven expertise in classroom instruction and instructional coaching, complemented by exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. I am committed to leveraging my extensive teaching leadership experience to enhance student outcomes in exemplary educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Science Teacher
Addison Trail High School
08.2024 - Current
- Teaching: Bilingual Biology, Core Biology, Core Chemistry, Sheltered Chemistry.
- Provide Academic Success Center Science Support
- Student Council Cosponsor
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in education.
- PBIS Committee Member
- Dean’s Office Shadow
Biliteracy/Instructional Coach
Morton Freshman Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Modeled instructional strategies in classrooms of various content areas based on best-practice research.
- Developed and delivered professional development opportunities to school faculty on best practices for culturally and linguistically relevant instruction across the curriculum.
- Assisted new teachers in their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Meet with PLC teams for the purpose of planning next steps for student and school improvement.
- Participated on building and district committees to develop school and district-wide plans to increase equity.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop customized lesson plans and instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement in teaching methods.
- Facilitated peer observations to promote best practices among educators within the district.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Delivered presentation at the 2023 Illinois Council of Instructional Coaches Conference.
Administrative Intern
Morton District 201
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded school-wide family engagement event, and increased community attendance by 21%.
- Coordinated Seal of Biliteracy testing at Morton Freshman and Alternative Centers.
- Incorporated into Freshman Center’s Dean’s Office as additional Dean.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively by utilizing strong organizational skills and regularly updating task lists to ensure deadlines were met.
- Coordinated ACCESS testing for all Morton Freshman Center EL Students
- Documented artifacts for compliance monitoring.
- Participated in staff selection meetings.
- Analyzed program data to make operational recommendations.
- Supported project coordination by tracking deadlines and deliverables.
Science Teacher, Mentor, and PLC Leader
Morton East High School
08.2011 - 05.2023
- Enhanced student understanding by teaching Chemistry and AP Chemistry courses.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions as leader of the Honors Chemistry PLC.
- Created data-driven Honors Chemistry curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Translated curriculum documents to support diverse learning needs and accessibility.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and effective instructional strategies.
- Conducted informal observations to share teaching techniques and best practices.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Principal Endorsement
Roosevelt University
05.2024
Master of Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
Concordia University Chicago
05.2016
Bachelor of Chemistry - undefined
Concordia University Chicago
05.2011
Bachelor of Secondary Education - undefined
Concordia University Chicago
05.2011
Skills
- Delivering professional development opportunities to small and large groups of educators
- Developing, implementing and evaluating department curriculum
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Microsoft Office 365
- Bilingual- English and Spanish
Timeline
Bilingual Science Teacher
Addison Trail High School
08.2024 - Current
Biliteracy/Instructional Coach
Morton Freshman Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Administrative Intern
Morton District 201
06.2023 - 05.2024
Science Teacher, Mentor, and PLC Leader
Morton East High School
08.2011 - 05.2023
Master of Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Chemistry - undefined
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Secondary Education - undefined
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Educational Leadership - Principal Endorsement
Roosevelt University
AWARDS
Award of Excellence, Team: Instructional & Biliteracy Coaching Teams Those Who Excel, 2024
ENDORSEMENTS
- Principal – PreK through age 22
- CSBO - Endorsement in Progress
- English as a Second Language (ESL)- PreK -12th
- Bilingual Education (Spanish)- grade 9-12
- Science-Chemistry-grade 9-12
- Science- Biology- grade 9-12
- Secondary Education- grades 6 through 12