Lía María Ibáñez
Arlington
Summary
Compassionate teaching professional skilled in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Experienced in developing tailored lesson plans and implementing diverse teaching methods to enhance language skills and accommodate various learning styles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private ESL Tutor
Self-employed
Arlington, VA
05.2026 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Utilized online resources and tools for interactive language practice.
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assisted students in improving grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills.
Hourly Substitute Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, VA
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management and student engagement during teacher absences.
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate learning objectives and maintain curriculum continuity.
- Differentiated instructional materials for diverse learning needs and environments.
- Supported all students fostering a positive classroom atmosphere.
Library Assistant
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Designed and delivered differentiated library lessons for all grade levels (K–5) in weekly 40-minute sessions
- Developed and maintained a children’s literature collection that reflected diverse and multicultural perspectives
- Fundraised over $2,000 to improve library accommodations
Third Grade Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Targeted and differentiated instruction for multilingual learners
- Collaborated on a team of diverse individuals
- Proactively communicated with families
- Designated ELA intervention teacher for students identified as reading below grade level
- Served as afterschool tutor for MOWR reading program Spring 2024
Spanish Immersion Teacher Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Helped 1st and 3rd grade students develop their language skills
- Assisted teacher with classroom tasks and activities that fostered cultural understanding among students
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages (Spanish Concentration
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Grammar proficiency
- Interactive learning
Certification
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License Pre-K through 6
Endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages by Virginia Department of Education
Endorsement in Spanish as a World Language by Virginia Department of Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private ESL Tutor
Self-employed
05.2026 - Current
Hourly Substitute Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
05.2026 - Current
Library Assistant
Tucson Unified School District
10.2025 - 03.2026
Third Grade Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2023 - 05.2025
Spanish Immersion Teacher Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
06.2017 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages (Spanish Concentration
George Mason University