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DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION TEACHER
Professional Summary
Skilled ESL, Dual Immersion or Spanish  Teacher focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance.
Skills
  • Fluent in English  and Spanish
  • Extensive English grammar knowledge
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Certified Generalist Teacher for K-12 ESL
  • 22 years as an ESL instructor.
  • 5 years as a Dual Immersion teacher




  • North Carolina Teaching Certificate
  • North Carolina Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement.
  • Recordkeeping expertise
  • Sound judgment
  • Test methods knowledge
Work History
Dual Language Immersion Teacher08/2011 to 06/2016
Ashley Academy – Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC
  • Planned  and modified 50%   instruction  in Spanish for Math,  Language Arts , Science and Social Studies to meet students' needs.  
  • Adapted lessons for advanced students and students  with learning  disabilities. Providing them with  original homework assignments, review packets, and assessments.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects for student success.
  • Integrated multicultural units, manipulative, worksheets and technology.
  • Employed “ daily review ” to reinforce previously taught skills,  and “ problem of the day” to challenge  students to solve math  problems and  encourage making connections across  the curriculum.
  • Engaged students in Hands-on Learning through real world Math applications and Science labs.
  • Strengthened comprehension skills such as making connections and predictions, and  asking questions.
  • Integrated  new vocabulary in context,  and  encouraged students to find  definition, synonyms, antonyms.
  • Implemented differentiated ELA centers along with Guided Reading to reach reading growth goals.
  • Created focused lessons on note taking skills and  presenting  projects   in Science and Social Studies.
  • Used behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation.
  • Maintained professional ethics and responsibilities.
  • Participated in the total school program, curriculum development and served as grade-level lead teacher on the Instructional Leadership Team and helped make decisions  to School Plan.
  • Held conferences with parents on student progress in Spanish and English.
  • Ensured to establish effective relationships with parents, community and other staff members.
  •  Administered testing, progress monitored, and analyzed class performance.

English as a Foreign Language and Business Professor08/2007 to 12/2010
Universidad Politecnica Salesiana – Quito-Ecuador
    • Class instruction focused on reading, writing, grammar, and conversation skills  in students aged  18-35.
    • Developed program materials, curriculum, and assessments implemented throughout the college.
    • Assessed progress of students to ensure success of language program.             Instruct student group of up to 25 adult learners in an advanced ESL capacity. 
    • Prepared adult students for English interview assessments.
    • Monitored students' academic progress and referred students who were struggling to campus resources.


K-5 ESL Teacher08/2004 to 06/2007
Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School. – Duplin County, NC
    • Educated 24 students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
    • Administered tests and completed evaluations in order to analyze student performance.  
    • Attended weekly grade level meetings and contributed to the discussion, as well as offered additional supplemental materials.
    • Conducted group and one-on-one settings in order to address individual needs.
    • Constructed organized and provided lesson plans that supported  various learning-styles  and  met with The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).
    • Participated in faculty activities and parent teacher conferences.
    • Served as a volunteer for a community service  dedicated  to provide services as an assistant and instructor to Hispanic  adults transitioning to a new community, desiring self-sufficiency and develop English language skills.
    • Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.



4th-9th ESL Teacher08/1999 to 06/2004
Colegio Britanico Internacional – Quito-Ecuador
    • Employed bilingual abilities to effectively overcome language and education barriers in student learning process.
    • Engaged students in conversation with natural expressions.
    • Taught reading, vocabulary, phonics, debate, and speaking.
    • One of my students  won the 2nd place in the  inter-middle schools  oratory contest 
ESL Middle School Teacher08/2000 to 06/2001
William Shakespeare School. – Quito-Ecuador
  • Planned and conducted English language lessons for  classes averaging 20-25 students.
  • Wrote, prepared and submitted weekly lesson plans and created and designed homework, quizzes and exams to test student's abilities.
  • Instructed students using textbooks, worksheets, games, and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
  • Emphasized  critical thinking through small group.

K-5 ESL Teacher09/1996 to 09/1999
USA Academy – Quito-Ecuador
  • Combined students' personal interest with lesson objectives to create student specific activities.
  • Created lessons that exposed students' to western culture (ie. food, music, and holiday traditions).
  • Developed and improved students' English speaking abilities.
  • Generated monthly progress reports for parent

K-5 ESL and Science Teacher09/1989 to 06/1996
Colegio Internacional SEK – Quito-Ecuador
  • Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans as well as theme-based activities. Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere in a challenging classroom with a foreign teacher.
  • Taught various subjects including reading, writing, grammar, science, phonics, and speaking. Implemented various strategies to accommodate the diverse learning needs of students.
  •  Worked closely with teachers and parents to ensure development. Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary rules that effectively handled challenging behavioral issues.

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Linguistics with Specialization in Teaching English and French 2000Universidad Central del Ecuador- Quito-Ecuador
Certificate: Grammar and Methodology of Teaching Spanish2010IE Instituto Internacional del Espanol- Quito-Ecuador
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ashley Academy
  • Universidad Politecnica Salesiana
  • Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School.
  • Colegio Britanico Internacional
  • William Shakespeare School.
  • USA Academy
  • Colegio Internacional SEK

School Attended

  • Universidad Central del Ecuador
  • IE Instituto Internacional del Espanol

Job Titles Held:

  • Dual Language Immersion Teacher
  • English as a Foreign Language and Business Professor
  • K-5 ESL Teacher
  • 4th-9th ESL Teacher
  • ESL Middle School Teacher
  • K-5 ESL and Science Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Linguistics with Specialization in Teaching English and French 2000
    Certificate : Grammar and Methodology of Teaching Spanish 2010

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