Experience

Biloxi Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• 6th Grade Teacher/Coach/Translator

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Provides effective, differentiated, and innovative instruction and coaching to meet the needs of all students, coming from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and ability levels. Uses effective communication, leading, and collaborative skills to foster growth in learning and teambuilding amongst students and coworkers. Proficiency in three languages allows for thorough translations within the district, through conferences, marketing and public relations materials, district testing, programs/events, and schoolwide functions.

• EL Tutor/Translator

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2018

  Communication and conversational speaking specialist for districtwide specialized language acquisition program for English learners (LAABS). Catered (K-5) international students with varying educational backgrounds and proficiency levels and fostered learning through differentiated methods of the creation and implementation of materials and providing instruction. Used Project Read phonology program to enhance student phonology and writing skills in the English language with supplemental programs to enforce other areas of language proficiency. Served as translator for the program and district to maintain strong communication and collaboration with families of those involved in the program, along with fulfilling the role of liaison for the host school.



SOVEE

• Netherlands
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern & Translator

  • 2013 - 2014

  While attending UTC as a student/athlete, became the first intern for the international SOVEE company that specialized in technological solutions and emphasis in translation services for a wide range of industries. Assisted the marketing director in all marketing and public relation tasks, including the attendance of expos and workshops, creation/editing of marketing materials, cold calls, client search/retention strategies, mass distribution, assistance with translating/revising documents in Spanish and Italian, and collaborating with the executive staff on upcoming projects.



Yokota AFB School Age Program

• Child/Youth Programs Assistant

  • 2012 - 2013

  Created and implemented lesson plans for ages 5-12 that followed 5H standards and qualifications while also appealing to the interests and developmental progression of each child. Led the gym and art room, ensuring that children were highly stimulated and engaged with learning-based projects and activities. Led and organized community events and extracurricular activities. Ensured the safety of all children at all times and accompanied children to and from school. Collaborated with coworkers, obtained valuable counsel from supervisors, and communicated with parents to ensure the best overall experience for children attending the program.