Rosa Maria Rosy Palomino

Educator @Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami, TX, US

ESOL specialist at Citrus Grove Elementary School serving Spanish-speaking immigrant community of Little Havana. Top performing tier with high pass rate for testing standards. Team leader responsible for curriculum planning and communication with administration. Cultivate relationships with area businesses and encourage them to participate in school curriculum. Responsible for highest performing test scores leading to additional funding for school. Fostered relationship with Miami Marlins partnership that has adopted school leading to supplemental reading, arts and technology programs at Citrus Grove Elementary. Identified as “Highly Effective” teacher; highest evaluation possible. “Race to the Top” winner. Specialized in teaching and passing recently immigrated students with English language difficulties. Engaged students in critical thinking and social studies activities to enhance knowledge of the world around them.