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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Clearfield, Utah, United States

• Instruct students in Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, AP, IB, and Concurrent Enrollment courses. Define, develop, advise, and offer professional learning opportunities for the department and other teachers in the school. Create.
• Headed the department's professional learning… Show more Instruct students in Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, AP, IB, and Concurrent Enrollment courses. Define, develop, advise, and offer professional learning opportunities for.
• Headed the department's professional learning community in the creation and implementation of successful instructional practices in accordance with defined standards.
• Designed and implemented digital learning lessons for student during COVID soft closure to ensure that all students received continuous rigorous and relevant instruction based on district and state standards.
• Ensured that over 90 % of all students achieved or exceeded district and state standards on end-of-year proficiency assessments over a three-year period.
• Lead the department in adopting best teaching practices for world language classes.

Las Vegas, Nevada

• Evaluated data from surveys, classroom observations, and interviews to identify professional learning needs of teachers in the district. Developed and deployed professional learning plans based on identified needs..
• Led research and… Show more Evaluated data from surveys, classroom observations, and interviews to identify professional learning needs of teachers in the district. Developed and deployed professional learning plans.
• Led research and compiled a series of professional development courses world language teachers.
• Developed new curricula for 55 different language courses while leading a group of SMEs working on the project.
• Improved world language programs by securing a grant worth $3M in funds and services over five years.
• Implemented the State Seal of Biliteracy program across the district and rolled out an awareness campaign with teachers, counselors, principals, and students, increasing recipients from 996 to 1,429 students over the.

Alexandria, Virginia

• Coordinated the planning, preparation, and delivery of teacher professional development in line with system, district, and school objectives and standards. Consulted with district-based instructional systems.
• Developed the DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards for World Languages and implemented it systemwide.
• Designed and delivered training on teaching standards for 300+ educators working across 22 time zones.
• Collaborated and worked closely with the Assessment Department and schools to organize and administer annual language proficiency assessments to students in grades 7–12. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada

• Developed a culture of continuous improvement in school operations, student learning, and staff development. Established standard operating procedures for all aspects of school operations. Analyzed and interpreted.
• Served as the school’s subject matter expert and site-based administrator for the Moodle Learning Management System and the Infinite Campus… Show more Developed a culture of continuous improvement in school operations.
• Served as the school’s subject matter expert and site-based administrator for the Moodle Learning Management System and the Infinite Campus Learning Management System.
• Planned and executed professional development initiatives, including new employee onboarding, instructional best practices, technology integration, diversity and equity training, and a standards-based curriculum for.
• Provided strategic leadership and directions to faculty and staff by organizing and funding professional development and other support initiatives. Show less

Las Vegas, NV

• Conducted annual surveys, classroom observations, and interviews, and analyzed results to identify learning needs of teachers and students. Designed and coordinated employee professional development based on state and.
• Collaborated with the Human Resources Division to develop and implement an assessment to screen candidates for support staff positions that required Spanish language proficiency.
• Implemented a web-based application system for foreign exchange students that resulted in an increase in enrolment of 200 %.
• Increased world language course offerings from nine to 11 languages. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Henderson, Nevada, United States

Orem, Utah, United States

Orem, Utah, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish Teaching

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Pi - Spanish National Honors Society

Master Of Science - Ms, Educational Leadership

Associate Of Science - As, General Studies

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track