Rafely Palacios, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco, California, United States

• Instruct a classroom of 23 native Spanish speakers, predominantly newcomer students from Central and South America, within a Title 1 school setting.
• Develop daily original biliteracy lesson plans, drawing from various curricula such as Aprendo Leyendo, UFLI, and Japan Math Corp’s International Primary Curriculum, to cater to individual student needs.
• Implement highly effective phonics lessons during and after school sessions, resulting in notable advancements of up to two full grade levels in student reading proficiency annually.
• Collaborate with educators during annual Lesson Study cycles.
• Instructional Leadership Team during the 2022-2023 academic year.

• Instruct, plan, and co-teach 22 students in transitional Spanish bilingual Title I school.
• Create original lesson plans in English and Spanish and adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners; including 6 newcomers and 9 students with special needs.
• Assess student performance
• Raised student reading levels by a full grade level after small group intervention.

Greater Bay Area

• Oversaw all educational operations including after-school and summer programs, ELL classes, high school and college internships, and student nutrition programs to improve academic success for East San Jose students.
• Conceptualized and implemented a comprehensive K-8 after-school tutoring program serving 30 multilingual students within the Alum Rock Union School District.
• Hired and led a team of 15 staff members on the development and execution of comprehensive lesson plans in the areas of literacy, math, science, and special education activities.
• Cultivated and maintained partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions to secure funding, and recruit staff and students, resulting in a 400% increase in program participation rates.

Atlanta, GA

• Collaborated with Dekalb County, Atlanta Public Schools, and Emory University to provide schools with college-prep programs, tutoring services, and fundraising initiatives.
• Created a culturally-responsive lesson plan workbook for Atlanta Public School social science teachers.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Accumulated over 400 hours of tutoring experience at six different elementary and middle schools.
• Instructed a group of multilingual K-3 students in letter recognition, writing, and word pronunciation at Montclair Elementary.
• Tutored students in math problem-solving at Toomer Elementary, Sequoyah, and Drew Charter Middle School.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Supervised the day-to-day operation, staff, and activities of 26 clubs sports for over 600 participants.
• Responded to all injuries and assisted in immediate first aid using proper emergency procedures.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Facilitated 28 intramural sports for over 2,000 participants, answered questions, and ensured that participants abided by the rules.
• Kept accurate scores and time in accordance with the rules of the sport.

Miami, Florida

• Instructed three sections of 8th-grade science, one period of Spanish, assumed leadership of an advisory and homeroom, and served as the soccer coach at the singular all-girls site worldwide within Breakthrough.
• Designed and implemented dynamic, interactive lesson plans daily, fostering student engagement and comprehension across multiple subject areas.

Nicaragua

SIT Nicaragua: Youth Culture, Literacy and Media study abroad student. Traveled around the country to learn about the country's history, politics, and grassroots movements. Lived in the Caribbean town of Pearl Lagoon for a month conducting research on the international drug trade. Received highest honors for my research paper and was selected for.

Coronado, California

• Provided a healthy and safe environment, both physically and mentally, in order to ensure the operation of a quality day camp for children ages 5-12.
• Coordinated daily activities for over 100 campers during the 8-week summer camp and for 20 campers during the holidays.

Greater San Diego Area

• Oversaw daily operations, addressed guest concerns and ensured employee productivity.
• Prepared and served food to park guests, cleaned facilities, and operated kitchen equipment and cash registers.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Secured annual donations upwards of $1,000 as part of Emory University’s largest fundraising team that communicates with alumni, parents, and friends.
• Cooperated with various media and communication offices at Emory University to continue advancing the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service.

• Worked alongside the magistrate and his team on a criminal case surrounding the murder of a young woman.
• Read and summarized legal briefs, and presented my findings to my team.

National City, California

• Planned and drafted legal arguments with the Assistant City Attorney to present in scheduled court dates.
• Digitize and summarize civil, legal, and city planning documents for the City Attorney.

Master Of Arts In Education, Elementary Education And Ca Multi-Subject Teaching Credential With Bilingual Authorization, Current Gpa: 4.00

Activities and Societies: Beyond Reform: Interdisciplinary Teachers for Abolition (BRITA) • Awarded a $4,000 grant to lead a coalition.

Double Major, International Politics And Education

Activities and Societies: Paving Our Futures - President, Paving Our Futures - Mentor, One Day @ Emory - Mentor, Emory READS - Tutor.

Spanish Language And Literature

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