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Past Experience
October 2021-present
Coordinator for World Languages and Biliteracy, Providence Public Schools
Coordinate proficiency testing in district of 23,000 students. Provide and lead professional development trainings for world language teachers. Promote and award the Seal of Biliteracy. Observe and evaluate teachers. Develop and evaluate universal curriculum to be used district-wide. Grow a team of teacher leaders. Write RFPs and finalize contracts with vendors. Create new courses based on student need.
August 2016-June 2021
Spanish Teacher, Associate Professor at Henry Barnard School/ RIC
Teach Spanish to all students in grades PreK-5th. Developed the school's Spanish curriculum based on ACTFL standards. Created an "Extravaganza de Español" to showcase student learning. Designed an interactive website for use both in the classroom and for additional student practice at home. Collaborated with colleagues on numerous projects. Oversaw and mentored practicum students from Rhode Island College.
August 2015-August 2016
Spanish Teacher at Legacy Christian Academy
Taught Spanish weekly to all students in PreK-6th grade. Taught Spanish daily to all students in 7th-12th grade. Created a "Spanish Film Festival" to showcase middle and high school student learning. Taught a two-week "J-Term" class called "Multicultural Mania" which explored over ten languages and focused on linguistic history, cultural aspects, and food.
August 2014-August 2015
ESOL Instructor at Massachusetts International Academy
Taught academic English to students from China who had graduated from high school and were preparing to enter American colleges or universities. Taught all levels of speaking/ listening, writing, grammar, and reading. Tutored students after school.
March 2011-July 2014
ESOL Instructor at Florida Southern College
Taught levels 1-7 of academic English to international students from a variety of countries. Organized social events for students. Designed curriculum for the academic English program.
August 2011-July 2014
Adjunct Professor of French and Spanish at Florida Southern College
Taught first and second semester (beginner) Spanish. Taught second year (intermediate) Spanish. Taught first and second semester (beginner) French.
August 2012-July 2014
Adjunct Professor of Spanish at Southeastern University
Taught Elementary Spanish AÂ and B.
August 2009-July 2010
French and Spanish Teacher at Strawberry Crest High School
Taught Spanish I and French I & II at a newly constructed public high school.
August 1999-November 2003; August 2007-June 2009
Spanish Teacher at Lakeland Christian School
Taught Spanish I & II and middle school Introduction to Languages. Served as Junior class sponsor. Began an after-school Spanish program for elementary students. Designed and implemented a curriculum for elementary Spanish during the school day in the 2007-2008 school year.
June 2004-July 2006
Missionary, Christian and Missionary Alliance, to Asunción, Paraguay
Taught Sunday School, preached sermons, performed clown/ mime shows, organized Vacation Bible School, translated and interpreted Spanish to English, led Bible studies.
