ANA MENDES
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Motivated and compassionate multilingual education professional with hands-on experience supporting language learners in a high school setting. Currently working as a Language Facilitator, providing support to Portuguese-speaking students and families by assisting with communication, documentation, and school integration. Proven ability to build trust across language and cultural barriers, collaborate with educators, and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive academic environment. Eager to transition into a teaching role where I can apply my skills to help students thrive linguistically, academically, and socially.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Language Facilitator
West Boca High School
09.2024 - Current
- Provided language support to Portuguese-speaking students learning English, facilitating communication between students, teachers and school staff.
- Assisted in parent-teacher meetings by interpreting and ensuring effective communication between families and educators.
- Support the enrollment process for new students, including documentation and orientation.
- Help organize and translate school documents and resources to improve accessibility for non-English-speaking families.
- Act as a cultural and linguistic bridge to promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Administration - Business Administration And Management
Ulbra Universidade Luterana Do Brasil
Rondonia, Brazil07-2013
Skills
- Academic language development
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Language acquisition support and multilingual communication - English, Portuguese, Spanish)
- Empathy and active listening, student advocacy
- Patience, Teamwork, Initiative, Attention to Detail, Organization
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Timeline
Language Facilitator
West Boca High School
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Administration - Business Administration And Management
Ulbra Universidade Luterana Do Brasil
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