Elisa Ransby
Mableton,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Interpreter
Dekalb County School District
01.2024 - Current
- Contribute to increased client satisfaction by providing effective language support during important meetings.
- Strengthen relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Provides year-round interpretation during registration for school-based and district needs, such as (but not limited to) Parent/Teacher Conferences, SST/RTI Meetings, 54 Meetings, Due Process Hearings, and Telephone Conferences
- Assists families in obtaining and completing necessary registration documents
- Conducts screening of the new students with the WIDA Screener and W-APT test
- Completes student enrollment by entering data into the Infinite Campus
- Maintains knowledge of current relevant federal and state regulations as they relate to the registration of EL students
- Collaborates with district and school-based personnel in the development and implementation of the policies and procedures regarding PHLOTES and ESOL students
Spanish Teacher
DeKalb County Schools, Stone Mountain High School
07.2013 - 05.2023
- Analyze data and use assessments to modify and inform future instruction
- Incorporated educational activities that engage students in meaningful learning experience
- Managed all operation and training needs in support of 3 staff members in World Language department
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Built variety of assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments
Instructor
DUI School, Right Defensive Driving and DUI School
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Disciplined students on negative consequences of substance abuse and help prevent students from repeating offense
- Informed students on history of alcohol: past and present, high cost of alcohol abuse, and risk of relapse or re-offense
- Provided communication and relationships as foundation for recovery and prevention as well as help managed stress and emotions that would lead to relapsed abuse.
- Managed classroom of no more than 20 students
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Spanish Teacher
DeKalb County , Lithonia High School
07.2001 - 06.2012
- Successful teaching experience in large, urban Title 1 school
- Develop and implement Spanish curriculum
- Inspire students to reach their maximum academic potential through use of innovative techniques such as TPR (Total Physical Response) & TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading & Storytelling)
- Collaborate with English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher to enhance literacy & cultural/geographical component of Spanish language course
- Analyze data and use assessments to modify and inform future instruction
- Incorporated educational activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences
- Organized and sponsored Spanish Club; instilled appreciation for language in its written and oral form
- Organized and participated in international trip for students to Costa Rica
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
New York City Board of Education
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Provided daily lesson plans as well as interacted with fourth grade bilingual Spanish speaking students on a one-to-one basis with the aide of paraprofessionals and speech pathologists
- Guided students with speech impairment through use of manipulatives, and cooperative learning groups
- Differentiated and integrated disciplines to include the art of instruction and developed relationships with behavior disordered students while having a flexible mindset and a drive for continuous professional development.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
Word Processing Professionals
11.1998 - 08.1999
- Performed entry level clerical work, to include, typing, faxing, filing, data entry, distributing mail, and running standard reports
- Operated various receptionist related duties, such as, greeting and assisting customers, answering, and directing phone calls, taking messages, and maintaining department and County phone numbers
- Scheduled appointments, maintained calendars, and scheduled and coordinated meetings, events, and/or travel arrangements, as required.
Sub-Agent
Esquire Insurance
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Followed up on customers' inquiries to assess satisfaction with provided solutions.
- De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
- Handled and promptly resolved customer complaints to maintain professional relationships.
- Resolved caller issues quickly and thoroughly.
- Informed clients of policies and procedures.
- Advised customers about new products and assisted customers in determining best [Type] product for needs.
Office Clerk
New York University Office Of Career Services
09.1993 - 05.1995
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Handled incoming business and client requests for information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
New York University
New York City, NY.Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Discipline Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Assess Student Progress
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Cultural Immersion
- Systems Reporting
- Lead Lectures
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Certification
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) OPI Certificate-Advanced High-Speaking
AP (Advanced Placement)Spanish Language & Culture Certified-Advanced Placement Summer Institutes at Woodward Academy
State of Georgia Department of Driver Services-DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Instructor-Nov.2012-August 2015
Completed DCSD Gifted Program
Completed DCSD Teacher Support and Coaching Program
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
Dekalb County School District
01.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher
DeKalb County Schools, Stone Mountain High School
07.2013 - 05.2023
Instructor
DUI School, Right Defensive Driving and DUI School
01.2013 - 08.2015
Spanish Teacher
DeKalb County , Lithonia High School
07.2001 - 06.2012
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
New York City Board of Education
09.1999 - 06.2001
Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
Word Processing Professionals
11.1998 - 08.1999
Sub-Agent
Esquire Insurance
01.1996 - 01.1998
Office Clerk
New York University Office Of Career Services
09.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
New York University
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) OPI Certificate-Advanced High-Speaking
AP (Advanced Placement)Spanish Language & Culture Certified-Advanced Placement Summer Institutes at Woodward Academy
State of Georgia Department of Driver Services-DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Instructor-Nov.2012-August 2015
Completed DCSD Gifted Program
Completed DCSD Teacher Support and Coaching Program
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