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Copyediting, and Editing ● Review and provide copy editing feedback to ~ 6 translators on content throughout the translation/transcreation process resulting in consistently accurate, high-quality products● Create and maintain a database of standard terminology and translations for key phrases and terms resulting in consistency across Spanish-language products organization-wide● Review and provide editorial feedback on content throughout the curriculum development process ensuring consistency across Units and Lessons, accuracy and appropriateness of content, quality of Spanish language, and content's adherence to CLI guidelines for antiracist educationProject Management● Systematize and standardize the translation/transcreation process across 3 departments and multiple contractors resulting in clear communication and timely delivery of high-quality Spanish-language products ● Collaborate and coordinate with internal partners and external stakeholders to create curricular materials, training materials, and professional development modules resulting in improved instruction for PreK-5th grade classrooms in 3 states Curriculum Design and Development● Design Blueprint: Edición en español PreK curriculum providing curriculum map, unit maps, Spanish progression of phonological awareness, and a selection of high quality, authentic Spanish read alouds and launching the writing Content Creation● Create and facilitate early literacy professional development modules for ~50 CLI instructional coaches, district partners, and teachers in English and in Spanish for audiences ranging from 10 to 200 participants resulting in improved instruction for both monolingual and bilingual Prek-5th grade classrooms

Greater Philadelphia Area

Creation and facilitation of professional development related to best early literacy practices, weekly one-on-one coaching and collaboration with K-3 teachers to implement literacy strategies that accelerate student achievement, collaboration with school administrators to implement ELA and SLA action plans for K-5 grade teams.

I supported the ARC staff to better understand the lives and particular needs of emergent bilingual students both in and out of school as well as ensuring that ARC materials best serve emergent bilingual learners. This included staying current on research in the field of bilingual education, preparing informational materials and trainings for ARC staff, and attending monthly meetings to hear reports from ARC professional developers in the field regarding teacher and student experiences with our materials, and modifying or creating materials as needed.

I created standards-based Informational and Literary Reading and Writing units of study in English and Spanish (Grades K-8).I adapted and translated English-language curricular and educational materials into Spanish (Grades K-8). I transcreated early reader books from English to Spanish to meet the unique needs of Spanish-language reading acquisition (Levels A-L).I adapted CCSS-based curricular materials to address state standards (e.g., Texas, Virginia)

I created and maintained standard wide-reading and thematic libraries in both English and Spanish, and consulted with customers to build custom libraries tailored to the specific needs of their school or district.

Spanish Language Arts Teacher (Grade 5)FLES Spanish teacher (Grades 3-5)

Founding FLES Spanish teacher, Grades K-5.

Master'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology And Anthropology