Qualifications

I have extensive experience working with youth and students in both classroom and non-classroom settings.  In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have experience directing small-groups and instructing in one-on-one situations in very diverse communities.  I am highly versed in curriculum, content and second language acquisition theory and I use this to support my students in achieving their highest potential.

 Teaching Experience

The Center School, Seattle Public Schools, 2010-2012
Classroom Teacher, Spanish II and Spanish III

 North Central High School, Spokane Public Schools, 2010
Student Teacher, Spanish I, English Language Development, AVID

Franklin Middle School (Cantonese Intake School), San Francisco Unified School District, 2010
Intern, English Language Development, Math for English Language Learners

 Certifications and Degrees
Washington State Secondary Teaching Certificate
     Endorsed in:
  • Spanish Language (K-12)
  • English Language Development (K-12)  [Formerly known as English as a Second Language]
Whitworth University  2006-2010
BA  Spanish Language, minor in English Language Learner

Cultural Experiences

Heredia, Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional, 2009
Attended a semester of classes in Spanish literature, Central American history and Spanish language while staying with a local family

Managua, Nicaragua, El Porvenir, 2008
Two month internship with a non-governmental organization specializing in clean water and sanitation for rural communities in Nicaragua; worked with a primarily native staff and interacted with many rural community members

Guanajuato, Mexico, Universidad de Guanajuato, 2008
One month homestay with native family while attending classes in language and Latin dance at the local university

Multiple trips to Europe, including Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, France and a six-week stay in Paris

Other

 Cooper Zietz Engineers, Inc.  2010-2012
Administrative Assistant, responsible for intake and writing of resumes along with resume database maintenance

References are available upon request
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