Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2021

Taught high school Spanish level I and level 2 and taught middle school Exploring Spanish course for 7th and 8th grade. 95%-100% of students met criteria to earn high school credit in the past years. Generated formative and summative assessments and used assessment data to modify short and long-term student growth objectives in order to target areas for improvement throughout instruction. Taught high school Spanish level I and level 2 and taught middle school Exploring Spanish course for 7th and 8th grade. 95%-100% of students met criteria to earn high school credit in the past years. Generated formative and summative assessments and used assessment data to modify short and long-term student growth objectives in order to target areas for improvement throughout instruction.

Spanish Teacher

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

Taught HS Spanish I and Spanish II courses. Developed yearlong scaffolded, standards-based unit plans and lesson plans while also applying the 5-step lesson cycle in order to design effective and rigorous lesson plans with specific, measurable, and standards-based aims (or objectives). Designed lesson plans for individual students based on their accommodations in their Individualized Education Plans so that all students are engaged and challenged. Designed formative and summative assessments that are aligned with daily objectives and NJCCCS and CCSS. Used assessment data to modify short and long-term Student Growth Objectives in order to target areas for improvement. Communicated with families about academic progress and behavior. Maintained accurate and up-to-date records and performing other duties as assigned, such as proctoring state standardized tests.

Long-Term Substitute

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

Facilitating lessons in three Spanish I classes, one Spanish III class and two middle school foreign language classes, prepared middle school students in language art and math for NJ ASK Maintaining order in the classroom by efficiently executing lesson plans left by HS/MS teachers Implementing lessons developed by a cooperating teacher in a middle school language arts, reading, and social studies classrooms, and managed a classroom of over thirty students Observing use of ELMOs and Smart Boards in mathematics, science and English courses Building a rapport and gaining respect and trust of faculty and students to ensure an environment conducive to learning

Grant Support Associate - Office of the Vice President for Student Development

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

Responsible for assisting with grant paperwork including managing of sub grant awards and invoices, data collection and record keeping and ongoing communication with sub grantees to support the needs and activities of the grant. Responsible for addressing inquiries by phone, mail and in person for the Vice President for Student Development's Office Responsible for assisting with grant paperwork including managing of sub grant awards and invoices, data collection and record keeping and ongoing communication with sub grantees to support the needs and activities of the grant. Responsible for addressing inquiries by phone, mail and in person for the Vice President for Student Development's Office

Student Teacher

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

Managed and controlled all aspects of Spanish I classroom learning environments Prepared students for HSPA test Developed lesson plans that included NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and Bloom’s Taxonomy Established trust by applying discipline with fairness and consistency Commended by university supervisor for adapting instruction to individual needs Managed and controlled all aspects of Spanish I classroom learning environments Prepared students for HSPA test Developed lesson plans that included NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and Bloom’s Taxonomy Established trust by applying discipline with fairness and consistency Commended by university supervisor for adapting instruction to individual needs

Practicum Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

Observed and assisted with lesson planning and classroom management Commended by university supervisor for classroom management skills Interacted with mainstream special education students Observed and assisted with lesson planning and classroom management Commended by university supervisor for classroom management skills Interacted with mainstream special education students

Front Desk Assistant

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

Responsible for handling daily financial transactions as well as opening and closing the facilities. Assisted members and non-members accordingly to their interests in membership and program sign-ups. Managed reservations on a day-to-day basis. Greeted visitors and maintained the reception area. Acquired data entry experience with YMCA database. Responsible for handling daily financial transactions as well as opening and closing the facilities. Assisted members and non-members accordingly to their interests in membership and program sign-ups. Managed reservations on a day-to-day basis. Greeted visitors and maintained the reception area. Acquired data entry experience with YMCA database.

YMCA of Salem County Afterschool Program Instructor

• Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

Prepared weekly lesson plans for students in grades 4 and 5 and supervised students during weekly activities Assisted and tutored daily homework assignments Prepared weekly lesson plans for students in grades 4 and 5 and supervised students during weekly activities Assisted and tutored daily homework assignments