Resume
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional leader who works well in challenging, fast-paced and deadline-oriented environments. Proficient in project management and digital technology. Outstanding relationship building, training, and presentation skills. Knowledgeable in creating detailed reports, documents and curriculum. Focused on consistent quality work. Intelligent, articulate, and driven to succeed. Fluent in Spanish.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Instructional Best Practices
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Project Management
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Building
- Decision-making skills
- Standards Development
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Administrative Support
- Verbal/Written Communication Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
California Connections Academy, Work from Home position, California 8/2014- Present
High School Advisory Teacher
- Assist student and families with successful transition into the online school.
- Review student transcripts.
- Troubleshoot and problem solve student issues.
- Create four year plans for students and ensure that they are on track to graduate. • Report and refer incidents that jeopardize student well-being.
- Explain the requirements for testing including PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP exams and state testing. • Coordinate events such as school picnics, graduation and dances.
- Participate in marketing events.
- Teach online Live Lessons on requirements for college, etc.
- Update message board
TRACY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Kimball High School, Tracy, California 9/2013 - 6/2014
High School Spanish 1 & Spanish 2 Teacher
- Plan and prepare lessons for both Spanish 1 and 2 students.
- Develop instructional activities to reach all students.
- Communicate with parents using AERIES, e-mail, in-person meetings and phone. • Provide a positive environment for learning.
SAN LORENZO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Arroyo High School, San Lorenzo, California 8/2012 - 9/2013
High School Spanish 1 Teacher
- Prepare objectives and lesson plans for Spanish 1 classes incorporating technology.
- Design, administer and grade tests and homework on a daily basis.
- Keep attendance and grade records.
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication.
- Counsel students when academic problems arise and confer with parents.
- Participate in the Future Academy (small learning community) meetings and activities
MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY, Lansing, Michigan 4/2007 - 8/2012
Online Spanish Instructor
- Teach Spanish online using both Blackboard and Powerspeak learning management systems.
- Help students with technical difficulties.
- Identify, select, and modify resources to meet the needs of all students.
- Teach students time management and goal setting skills which are essential to learning in an online environment.
- Utilize synchronous technology.
- Assess student progress regularly.
- Provide a positive e-learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged.
- Participate in monthly professional development activities.
- Communicate weekly with mentors of all students.
COOPERSVILLE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Coopersville, Michigan 8/2006 - 6/2012
Elementary Spanish Teacher
- Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that accommodate all levels of learners.
- Incorporate educational activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
- Identify, select, and modify resources to meet the needs of all students.
- Integrate multicultural units, manipulatives, and worksheets to vary lessons.
- Administer quizzes to assess areas that need improvement.
- Offer before-school support to make sure that each student is able to grasp the material.
- Provide one on one as well as large and small group instruction.
- Actively served on a variety of committees and tasks forces focused on student achievement.
- Teach general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plan and instructional materials used.
COOPERSVILLE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Coopersville, Michigan 8/1997 - 8/2006
High School American Government and Spanish Teacher
- Prepared objectives and lesson plans for American Government and Spanish courses, incorporating technology.
- Designed, administered and graded tests and homework on a daily basis.
- Kept attendance and grade records.
- Established and maintained a positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication.
- Counseled students when academic problems arose and conferred with parents.
- Led student tours to Mexico and Puerto Rico.
INTERNATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Brazil, 2010. University of Detroit Mercy Summer Study in Salvador, Bahia
- Mexico, 2006. E.F. Tour Leader
- Puerto Rico, 2004. E.F. Tour Leader
- Chile, 1993. Universidad Austral de Chile Student, Valdivia
- Spain, 1992. Cursos Americanos e Internacionales Student, Segovia
- Germany, 1990. German Bundestag Scholar Student, Bensheim
- Finland, 1988. Youth for Understanding International Exchange Student, Nilsia
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY, Detroit, Michigan July 2010
Continuing Education Courses in Comparative Education and Portuguese
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Allendale, Michigan December 2005
Masters in Education :Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan December 1996
Bachelor of Science in Education: Spanish and American Government
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan May 1994
Bachelor of Science: Political Science, International Relations, Spanish
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Apple Pages, Apple Keynote, Apple Numbers, SMART presentation software, Camtasia Relay, Google Docs, Microsoft Publisher, Salesforce, Adobe Connect, Moodle, Blackboard, Blogger, Social Media, Online Communication Applications