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Springboro, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Incorporated creative methodologies to employ a student-centered learning environment both in person and virtually. - Served as Spanish 1 team leader to help develop common assessments, collect and interpret student data, as well as establish best practices for highest student achievement. - As ELD Advisor helped communicate EL goals, standards, and initiatives to school community, attended Hispanic community meetings, developed best teaching practices and curriculum for EL student population, and helped develop tutoring center for EL students.

Dayton, Ohio Area

- Instruction of 125 students per year in Spanish language skills, levels 2-5 Honors. 90% of students achieved academic growth target (2016-17 school year).- Achieved highest teacher skill rating through administrator observations and evaluation of student growth over the course of academic year.- Established positive learning environment, developed student rapport, built deeper student understanding of content matter through creative lesson planning and activity creation. Aligned curriculum to Ohio Learning Standards and district goals. - Collected data and identified needs of a diverse, urban population- including gifted/talented, special needs, ESL, LGBTQ, homeless, impoverished, and at-risk students.- Developed and implemented plans to differentiate and assist all students in reaching academic goals and overcoming achievement gaps; monitored student progress through formative and summative assessments.- Participated in monthly peer advisory meetings to discuss and analyze developing/identified trends in student population and educational research. Incorporated changes and adjustments to lesson plans and methods accordingly. - Primary facilitator of communication between the school and Hispanic families regarding student attendance, behavior, and academic progress. - Customized and implemented basic training for students to learn and use Google productivity suite (Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Forms) in preparation for web-enabled productivity and coordination.

Springboro, Oh

- Instructed 220 students/year in Spanish language skills, Introductory and Level 1. - Prepared interactive activities, homework, quizzes, projects, audiovisuals, and more via new implementation of 100% digital textbook and resources. - Established student growth targets and monitored short and long-term growth and proficiency using data collection and analysis. Students achieved an 85% success rate at meeting yearly goals. - Adapted and implemented a live immersive language evaluation for students; 90% of students demonstrated target proficiency level (Novice-mid level).

Machala, El Oro, Ecuador

- Cooperated with the U.S. Embassy for the planning and execution of English Language Camps for approximately 100 Ecuadorian youth, teaching leadership, followership, language proficiency, and US customs/traditions.- Collaborated with Ecuadorian Ministry of Education to train approximately 160 English teachers from several local provinces; improved language proficiency, methodology, and pedagogy via intensive workshops.- Worked with English teachers at a public high school in Machala to co-plan and co-teach classes of 45-60 students with an emphasis on comprehensive input/output, student engagement, and resource development.- Co-created and co-facilitated an English Language Club for more than 50 Ecuadorian youth. Taught youth skills in sustainability, community building, and health, through weekly activities and workshops. - Taught basic technology competencies to 20 elementary-age children.- Assisted in development of skills vital to international cooperation and exchange.- Extensive training and experience with the Spanish language and cross-cultural competency.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

- Taught 85 college students, Spanish levels 1 and 2, based on established curriculum pacing and guidelines.- Held office hours 3 hours per week for students needing additional support, explanations, or practice. - Facilitated a weekly International Coffee Hour to encourage authentic multi-lingual and multi-cultural interaction.

Highland Heights, Ky

- Attended assigned lectures and held guided help-sessions three times weekly to improve student comprehension of target material.- Presented study-tips, provided tutoring, exam-review sessions, and helped improve student retention rates and performance in a variety of content areas.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary Education And Teaching, K-12

Completed the M.Ed. program with teaching license.

Credits Towards Mat, Spanish Language Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Alernative Spring Break- Mexico, 2009.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish And International Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Iota, Golden Key International Honor Society, Outstanding Spanish Major Award, Study Abroad Mexico.