Alberto Sandino
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Generation of Hope International and West Monroe High School, excelling in team management and conflict resolution. Fluent in English & Spanish, adept in MS Office Suite, I significantly enhanced regional operations and student language proficiency. Specialized in fostering team collaboration and driving continuous improvement, I embody professionalism and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator of Ministry - Central America
Generation of Hope International
09.2019 - Current
- Provided regular updates to senior management on regional progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving ministry-wide objectives through effective leadership of regional teams and projects.
- Conducted regular in-person and virtual performance evaluations of team members in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, & Costa Rica, providing constructive feedback that fostered continuous improvement within the region.
- Established a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and facilitated open communication among team members.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to achieve financial goals and optimize regional operations.
- Coordinated training programs for staff development, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Police Interpreter
West Monroe Police Department
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted in person and remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate interpretations in real-time conversations.
- Provided oral interpretations for police & public during special events such as DUI checkpoints, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
High School Spanish Teacher
West Monroe High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted in administrative role in office for Spanish-speaking students and their parents. Used my excellent bilingual communication skills to interpret for principals, students, & parents. Also used my bilingual skills to translate documents from Spanish to English & English to Spanish.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that reinforced Spanish language skills across multiple subject areas.
- Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.
- Developed students'' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students through the incorporation of authentic materials and real-life scenarios.
- Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content.
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Utilized a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student performance objectively, providing valuable data for instructional decision-making processes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2008
Skills
- Communication skills - fluent in English & Spanish
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Project assistance
- Recordkeeping
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Management
- Professionalism
- MS Office Suite
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Interpreter
West Monroe Police Department
11.2021 - 07.2023
High School Spanish Teacher
West Monroe High School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Regional Coordinator of Ministry - Central America
Generation of Hope International
09.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Louisiana Tech University
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