Atlantic Station Foreign Language Tutoring
Foreign Language Teachers
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
10
10
Virtual Tutoring
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Spanish Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Norcross, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates Spanish teaching proficiency while consecutively tutoring individual students, resulting in several grades being raised from a D or lower to an A
- Orients students according to their individual needs, which helps boost their grades and confidence levels in Spanish
- Performs mentoring skills while guiding special needs students through scaffolding techniques, which resulted in overall better grades
- Exposes positive attitudes while coaching "hopeless" students, which generated greater performance and self-concept
- Increases overall class engagement by incorporating multimedia resources during lessons.
- Establishes meaningful interpersonal relationships while getting to know students individually, which contributed to receiving positive evaluations
- Develops deep grammar knowledge through constantly having to search for answers to students' questions, which in turn provided opportunities.
- Boosts student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice and interactive activities.
Medical Interpreter
Globo Language Solutions - UHS - Southern Crescent BH System
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Interpreted for Spanish speaking patients and families during encounters at Crescent Pines Hospital with physicians, nurses
- Rendered correct concepts/meanings between source and target languages conveying clarity, tone, and style from one language into another
- Followed interpreter Code of Ethics and complied with all applicable work-related laws.
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
- Contributed to a supportive healthcare environment by fostering open dialogue and trust between providers and patients through skilled interpretation services.
- Aided culturally-sensitive treatment plans by offering insight into linguistic nuances that may impact patient comprehension or adherence.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Seeds Of Excellence Christian Academy
Austell, GA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated learning of Pre-K,1st,2nd,3rd and 4th grade students in the subject of Spanish at Seeds of Excellence Christian Academy
- Established a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, responsibility, and open communication among students.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension with targeted literacy strategies and assessments.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
- Achieved higher student engagement through the use of interactive activities and games.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships, fostering a collaborative learning environment for students.
Spanish Teacher
Berlitz Corporation at Midtown International School
Atlanta, GA
08.2014 - 01.2019
- 19
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner''s strengths and weaknesses.
Senior SAT Rater
ETS
Princeton, NJ
01.2010 - 04.2015
- Scored standardized reading tests for students grades 9-12
- Evaluated samples of performance such as written short answers or essays, spoken responses and portfolios
- Scored student essays by using a scoring rubric to apply scores consistently across multiple prompts
- Maintained a high level of productivity by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased understanding of complex concepts through regular collaboration with fellow raters and supervisors.
- Contributed to the development of new training materials, resulting in higher quality onboarding for new raters.
Customer Service Representative II, Representative II
West Corporation
Omaha, NE
03.2010 - 12.2013
- Worked productively to determine the needs of customers and fast track solutions to those needs
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Education
Certified Linguist / Medical / Legal Interpreter - Foreign Languages
Florida International University
North Miami Beach, FL 05.2002 - 08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
New York, NY 09.1985 - 09.1990
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Education in Spanish (Grades P-12)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.1991 - 05.1994
Skills
- Second language instructor, focused on providing an innovative fun and inspiring classroom
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Nurturing their love of the language Committed to finding new methods to get better results and
- Improve the ESL program Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural
- Backgrounds to teach language skill
- Empathetic and good with kids
- Typing speed: 70-75 wpm
- Linguist / translator / interpreter
Certification
Self-motivated foreign language instructor. Certified Interpreter/translator. Highly skilled
at motivating students through positive encouragement.
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Spanish Tutor
Varsity Tutors
11.2023 - Current
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Seeds Of Excellence Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Interpreter
Globo Language Solutions - UHS - Southern Crescent BH System
05.2018 - 07.2022
Spanish Teacher
Berlitz Corporation at Midtown International School
08.2014 - 01.2019
Customer Service Representative II, Representative II
West Corporation
03.2010 - 12.2013
Senior SAT Rater
ETS
01.2010 - 04.2015
Certified Linguist / Medical / Legal Interpreter - Foreign Languages
Florida International University
05.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Education in Spanish (Grades P-12)
Liberty University
08.1991 - 05.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
09.1985 - 09.1990
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