Andrea Green
Educator
Grand Rapids
Summary
Proven professional with experience in language learning, project-based instruction, community engagement, differentiated instruction, and relationship building. Proactive leader who is diligent, dependable, and enjoys working with and advocating for people of diverse cultures and levels of need. Diplomatic team player and knowledge seeker who values taking ownership with a servant leadership style. Versatile and creative with stellar work ethic, interpersonal skills and integrity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
6/7 Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
The Potter’s House School
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared weekly lessons focused on effective reading and writing growth strategies
- Established strong relationships with students to identify strengths, weaknesses and needs in the classroom
- Provided differentiated instruction for bilingual, neuro-divergent, neuro-typical and gifted students
- Collected relevant student data to inform future learning strategies
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
Middle School Spanish Immersion Teacher/ SI Paraprofessional
Northpointe Christian Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared weekly lessons for Spanish Language Arts, Grammar and Spanish 1 classes
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular, differentiated instruction, fostering connections between subjects for improved understanding.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal assessments, informal observations, and one-on-one conferences to provide tailored support.
- Implemented a variety of authentic materials from target culture to enrich students'' understanding of cultural context in language acquisition process.
Business Development Manager
The Junkluggers Of Greater Grand Rapids
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Initiated business-to-business relationships and identified key partners in sustainability commitment
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Organized and managed an email campaign system and networked on behalf of company
- Researched, populated, and maintained contacts for company customer relationship management
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
Community Development Lead
Free Methodist World Missions
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Formulated plans to assist individuals and communities in their spiritual growth goals
- Researched and recommended training materials for the organization
- Conducted leadership training for those accompanying individuals in spiritual growth
- Facilitated networking events among community leaders for increased collaboration on shared goals and objectives.
Partnership Building Advocate
Free Methodist World Missions
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Networked and held individual meetings with potential donors and created engaging presentations
- Expanded network of supporting organization and doubled financial contributions
- Invited key leaders to partner with organizational work in Uruguay
- Maintained a database and personal communication with 60+ financial partners
- Assisted in budget planning, allocating resources effectively to maximize fundraising outcomes.
International Community Development Assistant
Free Methodist World Missions
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Mentored individuals on forming encouraging neighborhood communities
- Assisted in training groups of 8 to 10 leaders in church-planting methods
- Researched, translated, and presented new materials and training in Spanish
- Acquired valuable cross-cultural leadership skills
English as a Foreign Language Community Leader
Operation Mobilization: English Talk
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed community vision, mission, and purpose statements around inclusion and cultural intelligence
- Wrote weekly plans for English as a foreign language learners and formulated training documents
- Created a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment after listening to community members’ learning goals
- Organized special events for English practice in social settings
Community Educator and Sports Program Developer
Operation Mobilization
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with multicultural teams and communities and provided weekly sports instruction
- Created unique, dynamic learning experiences by designing life skills and art curricula for youth
- Translated fundraising proposals from Spanish to English to reach North American audience
- Organized youth-led community outreach events and engaged community stakeholders
- Conducted English-Spanish interpretation between agencies and translated fundraising proposals
Youth Support Worker
Heart and Soul Community Church
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Organized youth events focused on spiritual and personal growth
- Initiated a youth leadership team while mentoring youth individually and in group settings
- Created a compassionate environment to promote learning in a multicultural, urban context
- Promoted a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language and Literature
College At Brockport, State University of New York
Brockport, New York 05.2001 -
Skills
- Spanish language instruction
- Community engagement
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Active listening
- Strategic lesson planning
- Small group training
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship building
- Intercultural communication
- Advanced Spanish language
- G-Suite Documentation
- Translation
- Multicultural education
- Educational research
Timeline
6/7 Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
The Potter’s House School
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Spanish Immersion Teacher/ SI Paraprofessional
Northpointe Christian Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
Business Development Manager
The Junkluggers Of Greater Grand Rapids
04.2021 - 05.2022
Community Development Lead
Free Methodist World Missions
09.2017 - 01.2021
International Community Development Assistant
Free Methodist World Missions
01.2016 - 09.2017
Partnership Building Advocate
Free Methodist World Missions
01.2015 - 01.2019
English as a Foreign Language Community Leader
Operation Mobilization: English Talk
01.2013 - 01.2015
Community Educator and Sports Program Developer
Operation Mobilization
01.2013 - 01.2015
Youth Support Worker
Heart and Soul Community Church
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language and Literature
College At Brockport, State University of New York
05.2001 -
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