English Language Arts Teacher

• Sep 2020 - Present

Instructional Paraprofessional, Spanish Interpreter and Translator

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2020

- Provide support to the instructional program within the school with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students while observing and documenting student progress. - Create lesson plans that cater to the students' learning needs. - Participate in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or district benchmarks. - Participate in the implementation of student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning. - Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management, CPI, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. - Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, classroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Proctor and Spanish Tutor

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2018

Independent Contractor (Writing Tutor)

• Jan 2014 - May 2016

- Reviewed papers submitted by students and provided feedback on how to improve their writing. - Participated in live tutoring sessions to assist students with brainstorming, structure, development, and revision of essays. - Reviewed papers submitted by students and provided feedback on how to improve their writing. - Participated in live tutoring sessions to assist students with brainstorming, structure, development, and revision of essays.

Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

- Carried out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher. - Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. - Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned. - Employed instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives. - Maintained a neat and orderly classroom. Straightened chairs, tables, clear chalkboard, etc. - Insured that the students were never left unattended in the classroom.

Editorial Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

- Edited articles as part of the production process for The Hospitalist and The Rheumatologist publications. - Edited audio interviews conducted by freelance writers of physicians and hospitalists using the program Audacity. - Wrote articles for the bi-weekly eWire online publication for The Hospitalist. - Scheduled meetings and booked rooms. - Researched and collected event information for each publication using Microsoft Word. - Publicized events on the publications' website using Springboard.com. - Transcribed interviews.

Office Assistant

• Sep 2008 - May 2013

- Organized the office by filing papers and making copies. - Interacted with and helped students with inquiries about the teaching program regulations, filling out forms and procedures. - Took active part in the preparation and execution of student teacher seminars hosted by the Teacher Education Program every semester. - Trained incoming office aids when applicable. - Organized the office by filing papers and making copies. - Interacted with and helped students with inquiries about the teaching program regulations, filling out forms and procedures. - Took active part in the preparation and execution of student teacher seminars hosted by the Teacher Education Program every semester. - Trained incoming office aids when applicable.