Betzaida Imperiale
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Public School K-12 Spanish Teacher
Olathe School District, KCKPS 500, Bishop Ward...
08.2002 - 07.2020
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted and reviewed foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Monitored more than 128 students progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
UMKC, Metropolitan Community College, Parkville U.
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Reviewed Travel Abroad program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Taught Spanish courses, providing instruction to up to 80 undergraduate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Italian&French Romance Languages
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras05.1988
Skills
- Spanish instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning expertise
- Continuous professional development
- Faculty collaboration
- Academic record keeping
- Reading comprehension
- Student records management
- Activity planning
- Cultural immersion
- Curriculum development
- Classroom instruction
- Writing instruction
- Teaching methodologies
- Student needs assessment
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Public School K-12 Spanish Teacher
Olathe School District, KCKPS 500, Bishop Ward...
08.2002 - 07.2020
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
UMKC, Metropolitan Community College, Parkville U.
08.1998 - 07.2002
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Missouri Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Italian&French Romance Languages
University of Puerto Rico
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