Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2023 - Present

Spanish Teacher, Department Head

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2023

Spanish Teacher
Designed and implemented curriculum, lessons, and original materials (songs, videos, stories etc.) aligned with research based best practices to promote Spanish language acquisition and encourage communicative learning for students in grades 6-8.

Mentor Teacher
-Served as a Mentor teacher to new teachers in the district

Cooperating Teacher
-Served as a Cooperating teacher for a student teacher from Trinity Christian College
-Served as a Cooperating teacher for a student from DePaul University

Cheerleading Coach
-Coached a team of 25 student athletes to cheer at school basketball games and prepare for competitions.

Baking Club Sponsor
-Taught students baking techniques and recipes to promote healthy living.
-Coordinated with a local shelter to donate baked goods to the community.

Multicultural Club Sponsor
-Developed a club to promote diverse cultures and to teach students to appreciate the different cultures around the world through music, dance, film, and food.

International Fest Sponsor
-Designed a school-wide International Festival which included student-led classroom gallery walks, cultural presentations, performances, and immersion activities to celebrate diversity and embrace cultures within the school .

Shedd ROV Underwater Robotics Club Sponsor
-Coached a team of students to build an underwater robot to compete in a robotics showcase. Show less

Teacher Trainer

• Jan 2020 - May 2023

English Language Learners 101 Course Trainer
Conducted professional development coursework on best practices for teaching English Language Learners. English Language Learners 101 Course Trainer
Conducted professional development coursework on best practices for teaching English Language Learners.

Adult ESL Teacher

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

Head Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2017

Head Teacher (2015-2017) -Designed third and fourth grade curriculum in reading, writing, math and science that aligns with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards to close the achievement gap for students in the program. -Created original resources to support academic achievement for students in the program. -Built a STEM based team building program to promote 21st century learner skills. -Coordinated and planned field trips. -Interviewed and staffed qualified education professionals and volunteers to assist students. -Oversaw the expansion of the program to include two schools after creating a successful program model. -Administered assessments and analyzed important data to create reports that reflect the program's success to its stakeholders. Math Teacher (2014-2015) Words Their Way Teacher (2013-2015) Show less

Speaker- ICE Chip Mini Conference

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

Prepared a presentation geared towards classroom teachers about incorporating Google Sites into educational practices at the ICE Chip Mini Conference. Prepared a presentation geared towards classroom teachers about incorporating Google Sites into educational practices at the ICE Chip Mini Conference.

English Teacher- Camp Counselor

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

Taught science lessons, led groups of students on tours and interacted in outdoor sports and activities in an English Immersion Camp for two fifteen-day sessions. Also planned talent shows, created short films, taught sports and provided mentoring for campers aged 8-16 in Priego, Spain. Taught science lessons, led groups of students on tours and interacted in outdoor sports and activities in an English Immersion Camp for two fifteen-day sessions. Also planned talent shows, created short films, taught sports and provided mentoring for campers aged 8-16 in Priego, Spain.

Tutor

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

Tutor: provided tutorial support for Chicago Public School students grades 1-8. Camp Counselor: led a group of 30 children from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in daily outdoor and indoor activities. AmeriCorps, Human Resources Assistant: (May 9, 2011-August 30. 2011): updated the organization’s personnel records and performed clerical duties. Tutor: provided tutorial support for Chicago Public School students grades 1-8. Camp Counselor: led a group of 30 children from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in daily outdoor and indoor activities. AmeriCorps, Human Resources Assistant: (May 9, 2011-August 30. 2011): updated the organization’s personnel records and performed clerical duties.

Circulation Assistant

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012