Nancy E. Sanchez
Bilingual Educator
Newnan
Summary
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
Educational research
Differentiated instruction
College preparation
Progress reporting
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum requirements expertise
Team collaboration and leadership
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