Blanca Doreste
About Me
Introduction:
My name is Blanca Doreste and I have been an Educator since 2006. I have a BA in English, a MA in English Education, and a MA in Early Childhood Education (still in progress). I speak, read, and write English fluently, even though Spanish is my native language. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and have lived in the United States since 2013, first in Brooklyn, New York and currently in San Jose, CA. I am passionate about education, helping others, and seeing the world!
Education
Touro College
Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Birth-2nd) MA
December 2018
University of Puerto Rico
English Education MA
June 2010
University of Puerto Rico
English BA
June 2006
Experiences
Preschool/Infant Teacher
Geokids
September 2015 to Current
I started as a Preschool Teacher within a team teaching system. Every classroom has from 3-5 teachers, all of which have Head Teacher responsibilities. In the preschool classroom, I was in charge of implementing lesson plans, monitoring learning, leading circle times and other meeting times, assessing and evaluating learning, and meeting with parents to discuss child's progress, among other things. I was then placed in the infant room in which I was responsible for meeting every child's needs, planning and implementing activities for the classroom, assessing children, and meeting with parents.
The school holds a Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy, which makes me very familiar with this progressive way of educating children.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Beansprouts Preschool
September 2013 to August 2015
I assisted the Head Teacher in a preschool classroom. My responsibilities entailed helping with lesson plans, as well as eating, bathroom, and resting times. I also served as a "floater", covering for teachers who were out for the day. Lastly, I taught Spanish to multiple groups of children from ages 2-4.
English Teacher
Mas Integrated School MASIS
August 2011 to June 2013
I taught various courses such as Essay Writing, Grammar, and literature (American and British) to students from 7th-12th grade. They were all native Spanish speakers. I was also in charge of the Spelling Bee and the Honor Society.
English Teacher
Puerto Rico Advancement College Inc
February 2011 to June 2011
I taught Basic English to native Spanish speakers, from 7th to 12th grade. The course focused on grammar, essay writing, and literature.
English Instructor
University of PR
August 2006 to January 2011
I taught Intermediate English to 1st year students. . The course mainly focused on literature and essay writing. Most, if not all of my students, were native Spanish speakers