Ana Vargas-Manners
Wayne,PA
Summary
Dedicated experienced educator with advanced knowledge as a Spanish Teacher and related experience. Teach topics through indebt lectures, discussions and special projects. Smoothly diversify and adapt instruction to serve needs of diverse student groups.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Chichester Middle School
Boothwyn, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Designed evaluations to measure Spanish language proficiency
- Developed and implemented engaging Spanish language lessons for middle school students.
- Organized engaging sessions to strengthen understanding of Spanish words
- Established an environment conducive to learning through effective classroom management techniques.
- Leveraged modern technologies to diversify instructional strategies and improve learning outcomes
Home Healthcare Community Liaison
Paulino Home Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented plans for outreach initiatives to engage community members.
- Organized and coordinated public meetings, forums, and events.
- Notified individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Developed and coordinated program, meeting schedules, and recruitment.
- Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions.
Spanish Teacher
Cheltenham High School
Wyncote, USA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage critical thinking and discussion among students in my Spanish course.
- Collaborated with other subject teachers across departments to create strong support networks and educational frameworks for students, including IEP students.
- Worked with World Language teachers to identify and implement effective instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
Spanish 2, 3, 4 Honors Teacher
Upper Merion Area High School
King of Prussia, USA
11.2000 - 06.2021
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Coordinated special excursions abroad to Spain and Costa Rica, and more extensive study trips to expand learning for Spanish language students.
- Used various teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in the Spanish courses.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge in the target language.
- Communicated and participated in homeschool programs, and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Generated funding through community sponsors and fundraising activities to support the Spanish Club, Girls with Goals Club, and the Track and Field Boys and Girls Team.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
Spanish Bilingual Teacher & Spanish Teacher
The School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA
09.1991 - 09.2000
- Assessed student performance, behavior, and social development, and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Provided English and Spanish teaching to students in their native language.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits, useful in trade school.
Education
Graduate Education Courses 52 Credits -
Gratz College
Melrose Park, PA06-2002
Master of Science - Spanish Teacher & Elementary Education
St. Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-1990
Skills
- MAC APPLE Computer
- Zoom Instruction
- PowerSchool
- Canvas
- Schoology
- Team management
- Course material preparation
- Tutoring and assistance
- Fluent in Spanish
- Hospice Education
- Community Networking
- Patient Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Bilingual communication
- Spanish Fluency
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Affiliations
- Member of American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
- Member of Montgomery County Association of Teachers of Foreign Language
- Member of National Education Association
Additional Information
Traveled abroad with students to Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, and Costa Rica from 2004 to 2022, Established and Sponsored the Spanish Honor Society, Sponsored Spanish Club, Sponsored 'Girls with Goals' Club, Assistant Coach Track and Field, Supervised SAT Exam, Proctored After school and Saturday Detention
Timeline
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Chichester Middle School
10.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Cheltenham High School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Home Healthcare Community Liaison
Paulino Home Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Spanish 2, 3, 4 Honors Teacher
Upper Merion Area High School
11.2000 - 06.2021
Spanish Bilingual Teacher & Spanish Teacher
The School District of Philadelphia
09.1991 - 09.2000
Graduate Education Courses 52 Credits -
Gratz College
Master of Science - Spanish Teacher & Elementary Education
St. Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Temple University
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