melina Aponte
@melinaaponte
I create individualized Montessori and bilingual learning experiences for culturally diverse elementary students.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I've taught elementary students across Dallas, Puerto Rico, and Spain for more than 10 years, creating individualized learning plans for culturally diverse classrooms.
I'm currently a Taller I Montessori co-guide at La Casa Verde Montessori, following work as a conversation assistant through NALCAP and as an Elementary I Montessori Lead at George B. Dealey Montessori School.
With a master's in ESL and an AMS Elementary I credential, I use clear routines, social-emotional learning, small-group lessons, and digital tools to support Grades 1–3 across subjects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Taller I Montessori co-guide
La Casa Verde Montessori
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Co-guide in a Montessori Taller I environment, supporting student development and learning.
Auxiliar de Conversación
NALCAP program
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Auxiliar de Conversación at CPR Alcalde Juan Garcia, supporting language learning.
Elementary I Montessori Lead
George B. Dealey Montessori School
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Lead Montessori teacher for Elementary I, delivering individualized instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Elementary Bilingual teacher
LL Hotchkiss Elementary School
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Bilingual elementary teacher providing instruction in English and Spanish.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shelton Montessori Training
Elementary I Credential, Montessori Education
2023 - 2023
Earned the Elementary I Credential (ages 6-9) from Shelton Montessori Training in 2023.
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, English as a Second Language
2020 - 2023
Masters in English as a Second Language from Southern Methodist University, completed in 2023.
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
2005 - 2010
Bachelors in Elementary Education from Universidad de Puerto Rico, completed in 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SpainAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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