Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Recognition
Languages
Interests And Teaching Philosophy
Cultural Leadership And Community Involvement
Timeline
Intern
Angela Raborg

Angela Raborg

Yonkers

Summary

Accomplished Spanish Teacher with a distinguished record at Dwight School, acknowledged as a 'Master Teacher.' Proficient in inquiry-based pedagogy and cultural event organization, driving student engagement through arts integration and interactive learning experiences.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Dwight School
Manhattan
01.2012 - Current
  • Teach Spanish in an inquiry-based, student-centered classroom
  • Design engaging lessons that support diverse learning styles
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate Spanish into units of inquiry
  • Assess student progress through a variety of formative and summative strategies
  • Organize school-wide cultural events, including the annual “Cinco de Mayo” celebration
  • Mentor new World Language teachers in the Lower School
  • Recognized as a "Master Teacher" for mentoring, collaboration, dedication to teaching, and strong relationships with students and parents

Spanish Teacher

Lighthouse Academies
Bronx
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Taught Spanish to over 370 students in grades K–6
  • Integrated arts-based projects with the Spanish curriculum in collaboration with Art Specialists
  • Led the school-wide Spanish Fair and coordinated with staff and families
  • Used music, movement (TPR), and games to build language skills
  • Founded extra-curricular programs like a Spanish Spelling Bee and international pen pal exchange

ESL Teacher (Kindergarten)

Tappan Hill School
Tarrytown
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Provided English instruction to Spanish-speaking children
  • Integrated early literacy and science content into ESL lessons
  • Long-term Maternity Leave Substitute

ESL Instructor & Site Director

BOCES Adult Education
Highland Falls
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Established a new adult ESL program in collaboration with BOCES
  • Taught English to adult learners to support workplace advancement

Spanish Teacher & Dorm Dean

Storm King School
Cornwall
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Taught Spanish to students in grades 7–12
  • Led a cultural immersion trip to Mexico City
  • Served as student advisor and dormitory dean
  • Organized field trips, cultural projects, and weekend programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Education

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Lima, Peru
01.1998

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Instituto Superior Pedagógico Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Lima, Peru
01.1993

Skills

  • Inquiry-based instruction
  • Curriculum planning
  • Student mentoring
  • Cultural event coordination
  • Arts integration
  • Parent and community involvement
  • Language instruction
  • Cultural immersion
  • Activity development
  • Native Spanish fluency
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Hands-on learning

Certification

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (Adults), University of the State of New York, 05

Recognition

Named 'Master Teacher' at Dwight School for mentorship, collaborative spirit, and the appreciation shown by students and families.

Languages

  • Spanish, Native proficiency
  • English, Professional proficiency

Interests And Teaching Philosophy

  • I love to travel and explore different cultures, which enriches my language teaching with real-world connections.
  • I enjoy arts and crafts and use them frequently in the classroom to make learning hands-on and engaging.
  • I strongly believe that children learn best when they can experience content through multiple senses—movement, music, visuals, and touch—to make learning both meaningful and memorable.

Cultural Leadership And Community Involvement

  • Created and led a student trip to Mexico City while at Storm King School to deepen cultural and linguistic understanding.
  • Launched and directed the 'Fiesta Latina' festival at Bronx Lighthouse Academies, inviting mariachi bands and professional dancers to celebrate diverse Spanish-speaking cultures.
  • At Dwight School, annually organize and choreograph 'Fiesta Latina,' featuring traditional music and dances from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and more.
  • Active member of St. Peter’s Church in Yonkers. Former choir member; currently support various church groups by volunteering during services, events, and community outreach.

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Dwight School
01.2012 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Lighthouse Academies
01.2006 - 01.2012

ESL Teacher (Kindergarten)

Tappan Hill School
01.2005 - 01.2006

ESL Instructor & Site Director

BOCES Adult Education
01.2002 - 01.2005

Spanish Teacher & Dorm Dean

Storm King School
01.2001 - 01.2005

Bachelor’s Degree - Education

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Instituto Superior Pedagógico Santo Domingo de Guzmán