Experience

WHITMAN-HANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spanish Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Plan, implement lessons, assess and grade 5 heterogenous classes of Spanish that range from 15-31 students. Currently teach Honors levels 2 and 3. Experience teaching levels 1-3 both Honors and Academic levels. Build relationships with approximately 120-140 student each year. Collaborate with Department Chair and colleagues to build, develop and update as needed a Proficiency-based curriculum that align with ACTFL and State Standards. Read and implement accommodations for students with IEPs and 504s. Communicate and collaborate with school and adjustment counselors to help meet the social emotional needs of students. Manage behavior issues at various levels. Communicate with parents and families regarding academics and behavior. Maintain gradebook with communication to counselors and families, as needed. Participate in parent conferences. Prepare and lead Professional Development sessions for colleagues (brain breaks, deskless classroom, Online Planbook.) Attend Professional Development and graduate level courses with a focus on pedagogy in Second Language Acquisition and Comprehensible Input. Maintain license with continued learning in areas of second language acquisition and comprehensible input. Cofounder and advisor to World Cultures Club since 2017. Advisor to Spanish Honor Society for 3 years (2017-2020). Founding advisor to esports club in 2018. Member of Grading Committee 2017. Show less



Brown & Brown Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Seasonal employment with Brown & Brown based on previous experience with Social Security Disability benefits. Called clients to guide them through the benefits, application and awards process. Conducted telephone interviews to assist clients through the application process, prepared them for upcoming scheduled hearings before an Administrative Law Judge, followed up on important paperwork, and answered questions. Maintained confidential, sensitive client information including financial and medical information in Salesforce database. Show less



Rockland Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spanish Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  Founding Spanish teacher at the middle school. Designed and implemented curriculum for a new program of Introductory Spanish at the middle school. Planned, taught, and assessed 6 heterogeneous classes of Spanish for entire middle school grades 6-8. Implemented engaging, student-centered activities to focus students on speaking and interacting in Spanish with the objective of getting them excited about Spanish and building confidence in their ability to learn and use it. Collaborated with World Language teachers at the high school to help drive curriculum design and goals. Presented the new program to the School Committee at Curriculum Corner in March 2015. Show less



Abington Public Schools

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spanish Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Planned, taught, and assessed two heterogeneous classes of 7th grade Spanish level I. Collaborated with teachers to design and develop curriculum and common assessments. Performed substitute teacher duties for Spanish and other classes throughout the school as needed. Administered Speaking portion of Access ELL test and substitute taught 3 ELL students. Proctored MCAS for both large group and individuals on special education plans. Prepared and delivered a lesson in salsa music and dance during International Week. Commended by principal, staff, and parents for student engagement, classroom management, and communication. Show less



Social Security Law Group

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Services Manager & Head of Hispanic Division

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2014

  Managed staff of 20+ employees: interviewed, trained, counseled, conducted performance reviews. Supervised and delegated a multitude of administrative tasks in a fast-paced, volume-driven environment. Handled all Spanish-speaking claimants from intake through hearing process. Provided technical and administrative support to attorneys including interpretation. Conducted phone interviews, researched and prepared evidence, handled sensitive confidential information. Drafted, translated and edited legal documents & form letters in both English and Spanish. Show less



Colegio Altamira

• Chile
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009



Colegio Miguel de Cervantes

• Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

• English Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2008