PK-12 Reading Specialist

• Aug 2021 - Present

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

• Implemented latest research-based equitable access curriculum • Adapted lessons to include explicit literacy instruction and strategies • Enrolled and maintained 4.0 in #1 Curriculum & Instruction graduate program in the nation according to US News & World Report (2019) • Lead professional development for staff in integration of technology standards and virtual learning • Implemented latest research-based equitable access curriculum • Adapted lessons to include explicit literacy instruction and strategies • Enrolled and maintained 4.0 in #1 Curriculum & Instruction graduate program in the nation according to US News & World Report (2019) • Lead professional development for staff in integration of technology standards and virtual learning

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

• Implemented various technologies to support students in exploratory courses, combined-level courses, Independent Study courses, and advanced courses • Redesigned the curriculum to focus on high-frequency vocabulary through comprehensible input strategies specific for block scheduling • Taught Academic and Career Planning course and assisted students with the development of electronic career portfolios • Provided English Language services to elementary and high school students during prep • Advised Future Business Leaders of America and Spanish Club Show less

State/Federal Compliance Specialist

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

• Ensured compliance by analyzing state reporting data standards and laws • Effectively communicated necessary changes to programming, product owners, and customers • Provide exemplary customer support and troubleshooting • Created and maintained documentation for colleagues and customers • Managed timelines, set priorities, and assisted colleagues to meet group goals • Extensive training in Skyward software and State Reporting requirements • Ensured compliance by analyzing state reporting data standards and laws • Effectively communicated necessary changes to programming, product owners, and customers • Provide exemplary customer support and troubleshooting • Created and maintained documentation for colleagues and customers • Managed timelines, set priorities, and assisted colleagues to meet group goals • Extensive training in Skyward software and State Reporting requirements

ESL Instructor Dokkyo and English for College Programs

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

• Designed and implemented curriculum in reading, writing, practical conversation, and speech • Collaborated to develop cross-curricular instruction and projects • Guided students on educational excursions • Orchestrated effective changes in scheduling and teaching assignments • Designed and implemented curriculum in reading, writing, practical conversation, and speech • Collaborated to develop cross-curricular instruction and projects • Guided students on educational excursions • Orchestrated effective changes in scheduling and teaching assignments

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

• Designed comprehensive course materials for levels 1 and 2 with a focus on project and task-based learning • Worked with other world language teachers to map curriculum and collaborate on common assessments and curriculum • Sought out professional development sessions pertaining to technology, teaching language proficiency through storytelling, reading strategies, and comprehensible input methods • Lead and fundraised educational trips for students to Concordia Language Villages immersion camp and Costa Rica • Actively involved as a cooperating teacher for UWSP practicum students, United Way Coordinator, and Spanish Club Adviser Show less

Spanish Teacher

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

• Created and taught rigorous and interactive lessons for levels 3 and 4 in the target language • Developed and modified plans, materials, and assessments to meet the needs of the students • Provided one-on-one, small group, and large group instruction in class • Fine-tuned classroom management strategies and disciplinary actions that effectively handled challenging behavioral issues • Communicated and interacted with students, parents, and staff throughout the school day, collaboration, and extracurricular activities • Substituted for various other classes including English, French, Spanish, business, math, art, and family consumer science Show less

Customer Service Representative

• Nov 2006 - Mar 2012

• Provided exemplary customer service and built customer relationships • Supervised and delegate front-end operations and employees • Employed and create various problem solving strategies • Communicated best practices, methods of improvement, and suggestions • Provided exemplary customer service and built customer relationships • Supervised and delegate front-end operations and employees • Employed and create various problem solving strategies • Communicated best practices, methods of improvement, and suggestions

Student Teacher of Spanish/ESL

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

• Designed and taught multiple student-centered lessons to Spanish levels 3, 4, and International Baccalaureate (IB) I/II • Adapted lessons for combined 3/4 and IB I/II classes • Developed a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies to reach various students and their personal learning style • Participated in professional development programs concerning RTI, PLCs, college expectations, WAFLT, student engagement and inspiration • Taught RTI reading and writing courses • Adapted direct instruction reading lessons to fit students’ personal needs • Assisted in the development of ELL writing curriculum • Facilitated parent/teacher conferences • Participated in professional development programs concerning PLCs, writing curriculum, assessment, and WITESOL Show less

ESL Activities Coordinator

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

• Planned and coordinated a variety of social and educational activities• Assisted with all aspects of orientation process• Transported students from the airport to the university• Lead excursions to various cities with large groups of 30+• Proctored multiple exams

Dokkyo ESL Counselor

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

• Planned and coordinated social events and educational trips for students• Coordinated and lead three-day trip to Chicago for 26 participants• Organized graduation ceremony, dinner, and talent show• Created ledgers and accounted for expenditures