Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

World Languages: Spanish World Languages: Spanish

Spanish Teacher 7th-8th Grade

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Spanish Teacher 7-8 Grades Spanish Teacher 7-8 Grades

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2016 - May 2020

Adjunct Faculty Teaching Spanish

• Jan 2016 - May 2017

Develop and review curriculum consistent with the needs of the diverse backgrounds and abilities of students through careful preparation of materials, effective teaching methodologies, ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom, demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development by staying current in the subject matter and techniques of effective instruction, through membership to regional, state and national organizations, classroom management skills, development of Non-traditional instructional delivery approaches, develop and adapt curriculum incorporating current technology in the classroom, Bilingual in English and Spanish with 100 % fluency in listening, reading, writing and speaking in both languages. Experience teaching multi-level Spanish courses. Show less

Science Instructor

• Jan 2014 - May 2016

Monitor real-life reading texts on life, physical, and earth science concepts as set by the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education. Provide enrichment and support materials to students through beginning modules to ensure successful testing of GED Science in Spanish.

Spanish Instructor

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2016

Writes lectures designed to develop listening, reading, writing and speaking of Spanish from beginning to intermediate level.Establishes rapport with students and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.Establishes objectives by communicating the instructional objectives to students. And teaches objectives through a variety of methods.Uses signaling responses, questioning techniques and/or guided practices to involve all students.Relates Spanish topics in the form of functional phrases to students backgrounds as well as students levels of Spanish. Show less

Certified Spanish Teacher 8-12 Grades

• Aug 2004 - May 2016

Designed curriculum with specific goals and objectives for Spanish 1-A, 1- B, 2-A and 2-B in grades 9-12 with a block scheduling. Created lesson plans with multiple activities, which allow for diverse learning styles and incorporation of multiple intelligences as well. Assisted district wide as an interpreter and translator for enrollment and Parent/Teacher conferences. Made literacy a routine focus of planning and instructing. Documented each individual student success to continue adapting and modifying effective teaching strategies that guided students to reach their maximun scholar potential. Provided immediate feedback and provides modifications as needed to students. Used professional growth through educational conferences taken in person and on-line to continuously improve my teaching strategies and classroom environment. Exhibited behaviors and efficiencies associated with professional aptitud and vision to fulfill one of my core values of my philosophy of teaching: growth and actualization as an educator. Exhibits positive leadership through varied involvements in our community of teachers. Show less

ELL Program Coordinator/Instr. English Language Learner.

• Mar 2007 - May 2013

Instructed English lessons with strong emphasis on vocabulary concerning core areas for grades 9-12: history, mathematics, science, art, and literature curriculum. Planned programs to assist students with the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in English using a variety of methods: specially the sheltered instruction approach for teaching English as a second language. Classroom management, record keeping, assessing students. Instructed English lessons with strong emphasis on vocabulary concerning core areas for grades 9-12: history, mathematics, science, art, and literature curriculum. Planned programs to assist students with the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in English using a variety of methods: specially the sheltered instruction approach for teaching English as a second language. Classroom management, record keeping, assessing students.

ESL Curriculum Designer/Instructor

• Jan 2000 - Jun 2006

Instructed English as a Second Language to Adult Students native speakers of other languages. Designed lessons to encourage students to communicate with each other and to apply the structures and vocabulary learnt. Supported students to continue to improve the four basic skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English. Used a range of course books and materials, plus a variety of audiovisual materials. Applied lessons with strong emphasis on progressive dialogues and role playing. Enriched interactive lessons with formal exercises, language games, and trade books as authentic literature. Devised, wrote and produced new materials including audio and visual resources for ESL Level-1 to Level-5. Prepared and set examinations for student placement. Prepared information for classroom observation and evaluation at request of department head. Involved and organized in cultural activities such as Multicultural Day. Show less

Spanish Instructor

• Jan 2001 - Jun 2005

Provided adult and continuing education students with the necessary Spanish skills for communicating with Spanish native speakers in the business and industry fields. Courses taught include Spanish for Educators, Community Spanish 1 and Community Spanish 2 and Spanish for the Workplace.

High/Middle School Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2000 - May 2004

Curriculum Designer: Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 Translator Interpreter Coach/Co Sponsor of Academic Team Beta Club Advisor of Spanish Club Curriculum Designer: Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 Translator Interpreter Coach/Co Sponsor of Academic Team Beta Club Advisor of Spanish Club

Spanish Teacher 4-12 Grades

• Aug 1999 - May 2001

Head Department Curriculum Developer Sponsor Spanish Club Head Department Curriculum Developer Sponsor Spanish Club

Spanish Teacher

• May 1997 - May 2000

Developed the educational program of Spanish in grades 9-12 Coordinated the overall planning and purchasing of the instructional materials needed. Assessed how well the program worked after a period of 12 months. Placed a permanent Spanish program in the high school. Developed the educational program of Spanish in grades 9-12 Coordinated the overall planning and purchasing of the instructional materials needed. Assessed how well the program worked after a period of 12 months. Placed a permanent Spanish program in the high school.

Associate Librarian

• Feb 1993 - May 1994

Selecting, cataloguing, and classifying library resources. Answering English and Spanish speaking patrons inquiries in both languages. Assisted bilingual readers to use computer equipment to conduct literature searches, liaising with departmental and external organizations to ensure that library services will meet the needs of all clients. Selecting, cataloguing, and classifying library resources. Answering English and Spanish speaking patrons inquiries in both languages. Assisted bilingual readers to use computer equipment to conduct literature searches, liaising with departmental and external organizations to ensure that library services will meet the needs of all clients.