Alba Figueroa-Burgos is a qualified teacher seeking a teaching position. She has over 10 years of experience teaching Spanish, elementary education, and serving as an instructional assistant. She holds Florida teaching certifications in Elementary Education, ESOL, and World Language in Spanish. Her experience includes teaching Spanish at the middle and high school level, substitute teaching, and serving as an instructional assistant and volunteer teacher.

1. 3475 Burdock Ave, West Melbourne, Fl 32904 321-252-4464 E-mail: alba@cosdex.com
Alba L. Figueroa -Burgos
Objective Qualified teacher with more than 10 year of varied instructional experience. Creative and resourceful teacher who has a positive and
effective teaching style with the willingness to work above and beyond towards the student success.
Certifications  Florida Profesional Educator’s Certificate Elementary K-6 ( Jul. 2016 – Jun. 2021)
 ESOL K-12 ( Jul.2016-Jun. 2021)
 World Language-Spanish /(Grades K-12)
2014-2016 Edgewood Jr/High
School/ BPS
Merritt Island, FL
Jr/High Spanish Teacher
 Teach Spanish levels 1 and 2 for middle and high school students
 Plan and implement lesson plans in sync with Spanish curriculum
 Use a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels and
engage students in meaningful learning experiences
 Work cooperatively with other teachers in developing and sharing curriculum strategies
 Evaluate student performance
 Maintain student records
2012-2014 Brevard Public
Schools
Viera, FL
Substitute Teacher
 Covers giving instructions and organizing the classroom environment so as to enhance student learning during
the period of absence of the regular classroom teacher.
 Work out teacher lesson plans, give out class work and assignments and ensure effective discipline and class
control.
2013 Community
Christian School
Melbourne, FL
High School Spanish Teacher
 Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that accommodate all levels of learners
 Incorporate educational activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences
 Identify, select, and modify resources to meet students’ diverse needs
 Integrate multicultural units, manipulative, and grammar worksheets to vary lessons and consolidate concepts
 Administer frequent quizzes and exams to assess areas in need of improvement.
2010-2013 Melbourne Spanish
SDA Church
Melbourne, FL
Volunteer Children’s Ministry Director
 Trained, scheduled and supervised staff of 20 volunteers for weekly school lessons.
 Wrote, developed and led leadership training events for the children’s ministry staff.
 Coached and mentored 10 Sabbath school teachers.
 Directed, planned, and organized activities such as VBS, camps, fellowships, fall festivals and created new

2. 3475 Burdock Ave, West Melbourne, Fl 32904 321-252-4464 E-mail: alba@cosdex.com
Alba L. Figueroa -Burgos
activities for families
“To teach is to
touch a life
forever”
2007-2009 Melbourne Spanish
SDA Church
Melbourne, Fl
Volunteer Pre K Teacher
 Planned, organized and developed a creative curriculum to help develop the children spiritually, mentally, physically,
socially and emotionally.
 Developed and maintained excellent rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a
positive learning environment
2007-2009 University Park
Elementary
Melbourne, FL
Instructional Assistant - ESOL
 Provided assistance to limited English proficient students in the basic area of Math, Science, Social
Studies and Computer Literacy, using English or their native language when necessary for
understanding.
 Implemented instructional activities appropriately
2004-2005 Jupiter Elementary
School
Palm Bay, FL
Instructional Assistant – ESOL
 Provided assistance to limited English proficient students in the basic area of Math, Science, Social
Studies and Computer Literacy, using English or their native language when necessary for
understanding
 Implemented instructional activities appropriately
“Who dares to
teach must never
cease to learn ”
1999-2000 David G. Farrragut
School
Mayagüez, Puerto
Rico
First Grade Teacher
 Planned and organized for appropriate instruction base on the developmental stages of students.
 Designed and Implemented cross-curricular unit lessons.
 Evaluated student’s progress on a regular basis.
 Utilized a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students
 Generated all lesson planning, attendance, grade records, exam design and administration.
 Regularly communicated with parents to knowledge superior work or problems areas.
 Participated as an active member with the faculty and staff.
 Evaluated student’s progress and promoted grades.
1999 Amalia Marin
School
Rio Piedras, Puerto
Rico
Title I- Math Teacher
 Planned and teach one to one math lessons to selected Title I student
 Administered and interpreted formal/informal program diagnostic and evaluation instruments.
 Used appropriate techniques and strategies to reinforce learned skills.

3. 3475 Burdock Ave, West Melbourne, Fl 32904 321-252-4464 E-mail: alba@cosdex.com
Alba L. Figueroa -Burgos
Education 1994-1998
B.A. of Arts, Elementary Education
University of Puerto
Rico
(Rio Piedras
Campus)
San Juan, Puerto
Rico
Interests
Strengths
Singing, puppets, drawing and painting, computer, interior design.
 Ability to deliver effective classroom instruction using creative and innovative ways
 Excellent leadership skills
 Exceptional organizational and time management skills
 Fluent in Spanish.
 ESOL High Intermediate Integrated Skills Certification
 ESOL Certification - Curriculum, Methods & Materials (60 credits)
 ESOL Certification – Empowering ESOL Teachers (60 credits)
 Legal and Health Issues for Teachers and Staff
References Available upon request