Meredith Allen, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Focusing on adult education, I designed, planned, and facilitated remote and in-person professional development that integrated world language teachers with world and dual language textbooks. My key contributions included the following...➢ Translated Spanish/English educational content while providing presentations and facilitating meetings.➢ Harnessed verbal and written communication skills to interface with senior management, teachers, IT professionals, and other stakeholders, building relationships and acting as subject matter expert.➢ Ensured unwavering compliance with WIDA ELD (English Language Development) standards, an accepted best practice rubric for English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades K-12.

As an advisor and consultant, I focus on building curriculum through a TESOL and DEIA lens.I provide Spanish language translation, interpretation, and subject matter expertise while guiding curriculum/content development to ensure quality products according to pedagogical best practices.My key contributions include... ➢ Leveraged 18 years of expertise in TESOL and Spanish Language to guide content creation. ➢ Evaluated, translated, and interpreted curricula/educational documents for Department of State. ➢ Secured diverse viewpoints to design environmental curricula across socioeconomic groups. ➢ Assured compliance with timelines and quality goals by analyzing all content and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in both Spanish and English within a remote-first environment.

St John, Indiana, United States

Harnessing a combination of strengths in Spanish-language, project management, and communication, I taught Spanish reading, writing, speaking, and listening to students in grades 9-12. I directed all strategic and daily operations while managing classrooms of ~30 learners.My key contributions include... ➢ Spearheaded translation and interpretation of documents, multimedia, spoken word, etc. when developing curriculum, instructing students, and collaborating with colleagues. ➢ Ensured cultural accuracy/appropriateness, quality, and alignment with best practices in both Spanish-language and teaching by performing advanced research. ➢ Directed all administrative aspects of classroom operations, including collecting data, maintaining databases, conducting research, participating in committees, and collaborating with senior leadership. ➢ Fostered collaboration and cohesion among students of diverse backgrounds and ability levels by differentiating lessons, engaging students, creating lesson plans that highlighted diverse perspectives, and promoted understanding of cultural/racial/social diversity. ➢ Designed/implemented assessments to identify areas needing improvement and differentiated instruction. ➢ Directed and contributed to numerous educational curriculum development teams, spearheading translation, interpretation, and project management.

Winamac, Indiana, United States

In addition to teaching students in grades 9-12 Spanish, I managed all administrative aspects of the classroom, including collecting data, maintaining databases, conducting research, designing lesson plans, and ensuring alignment with standards.My key contributions include the following...➢ Guided students as student council sponsor and coached soccer.➢ Implemented and designed AP curriculum for upper-level Spanish students. ➢ Organized and led cultural excursions to Spain and Costa Rica.

Peru, In

Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

Seamlessly transitioning between teaching and curriculum development roles, I led the Spanish 1 committee, ensuring alignment with ACFL standards.

Flossmoor, Illinois, United States

In addition to implementing the ESL program, I led trips to Spain and Costa Rica.

Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

As an adjunct instructor, I harnessed my knowledge of adult learning strategies to prepare students for career and academic success.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Bilingual, Multilingual, And Multicultural Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Secondary Spanish Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Kappa Delta Pi education honor society