Talented bilingual professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Spanish Teacher
McIntosh High School
Peachtree City
08.2022 - 05.2023
Adjusted lesson plans based on student needs and interests
Taught Spanish language and culture
Created unit plans and summative assessments with colleagues
Devised various formative assessments to inform planning
Developed accommodations for special needs including 504s, IEPs, and gifted
Established positive environment and relationships
Produced accurate documentation of academic progress and assignments
Integrated technology including Nearpod, Pearson Realize, Google suite and other resources
Advised and discussed progress and/or concerns during 504s, IEPS, parent/teacher conferences, and student/teacher conferences
Counseled students regarding further studies in Spanish
Led discussions related to training on World Language Vision Committee
Spanish Teacher
Fayette County High School
Fayetteville
08.2017 - 05.2018
Observed students and designed lessons based on student interest
Taught Spanish language and culture
Created unit plans and summative assessments with colleagues
Devised various formative assessments to inform planning
Developed accommodations for special needs including 504s, IEPs, and gifted
Established positive environment and relationships
Mentored students and presented them with opportunities such as Move on When Ready
Produced accurate documentation of academic progress and assignments
Integrated technology including Nearpod, Pearson Realize, Google suite and other resources
Advised and discussed progress and/or concerns during 504s, IEPS, parent/teacher conferences, and student/teacher conferences
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Fayette County Schools
Peachtree City
08.2016 - 12.2016
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Produced accurate documentation of academic progress and assignments
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators
Supplemented and revised lessons as needed based on formative assessments
Spanish Teacher/Interpreter
Carrollton High School
Carrollton
08.2015 - 06.2016
Reviewed course content
Planned and implemented interactive lessons
Created formative and summative assessments
Communicated with parents regarding student progress and/or concerns
Analyzed student data to inform planning
Interpreted and translated for Spanish-speaking students and families
Advocated for Latino students through collaborative presentation with other colleagues
Family Language Access Facilitator
Henry County Schools
McDonough
07.2014 - 07.2015
Conducted research and gave recommendations regarding language access requirements and best practices for language access programs
Overhauled language access program to expand and enhance parent outreach by comparing and vetting vendors for quality and best prices, pinpointing families in need of services, collaborating with other departments, analyzing data to improve services offered
Arranged and monitored interpretation/translation requests for all 51 schools
Computed language access costs and produced data to finance department
Cooperated with state Migrant Education liaison by developing list of migrant students and discussing district role for migrant students
Interpreted for Spanish-speaking families during parent/teacher conferences, open house, IEPs , 504s, disciplinary hearings, and registration
Translated district level documents
Trained bilingual staff from district’s 51 schools
Paralegal
Tisinger Vance & Velasquez Law Group, LLC
Carrollton
09.2012 - 07.2014
Drafted legal documents, immigration applications, legal publications, and records requests
Presented alongside attorney at various venues to inform community about immigration policies and laws
Initiated internship program with University of West Georgia and supervised university interns
Corresponded case information to non-English speaking families and government agencies
Requested records from medical offices and scheduled health care physicals for clients
Coordinated transition of Tisinger immigration attorney/clients to Velasquez Law Group, LLC.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching World Language
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
08.2020 - 12.2022
Professional Interpreter in Education Certificate -
University of Georgia
Virtual
11.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages and Literature, Spanish
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
08.2009 - 07.2013
Skills
Instructional design
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Timeline
Spanish Teacher
McIntosh High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching World Language
Valdosta State University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Spanish Teacher
Fayette County High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Fayette County Schools
08.2016 - 12.2016
Spanish Teacher/Interpreter
Carrollton High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Professional Interpreter in Education Certificate -
University of Georgia
11.2014 - 12.2014
Family Language Access Facilitator
Henry County Schools
07.2014 - 07.2015
Paralegal
Tisinger Vance & Velasquez Law Group, LLC
09.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages and Literature, Spanish
University of West Georgia
08.2009 - 07.2013
Spanish
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
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