Language professional prepared to deliver high-quality education and foster a supportive learning environment. Proven ability to design engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Known for strong team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to evolving educational requirements. Proficient in classroom management and student assessment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Warren G. Harding High School
09.2017 - Current
On approved parental leave, 2023–2026
Develop and implement student-centered, differentiated lesson plans as well as engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
Modify instruction and assessments to meet the needs of students with IEPs
Facilitated immersive language experiences through interactive activities, fostering student participation and collaboration.
Foster community and parent involvement
Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
Collaborate with colleagues through Teacher-Based Teams and departmental meetings
Provide tutoring and support for English Language Learners (ELL)
Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote cultural awareness and language application across subjects.
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Accomplished ratings 2022,
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Warren G. Harding High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Provided classroom coverage for absent teachers
Implemented lesson plans to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Warren G. Harding High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Developed and taught lesson plans for Business Economics, Web Design, College Access (11–12), and Accounting
Participated in Teacher-Based Teams and departmental meetings
Education
MSD in Special Ed Interv Sp -
Youngstown State University
09-2024
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Western Governors University
Online
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio
12-2017
Study abroad
La Universidad del norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
06-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
05-2014
High School Diploma -
LaBrae High School
Leavittsburg, OH
05-2010
Skills
Advanced Spanish fluency
Strong communication skills
Classroom instruction
Cultural awareness
Student engagement
Project-based learning
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability to change
Certification
5 Year Professional Multi-Age (P-12) License (Renewal in progress)
5 Year Pupil Activity N/A Permit Expiration 06/30/2027
TESOL Certificate, YSU, December 2017
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Warren G. Harding High School
09.2017 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Warren G. Harding High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Warren G. Harding High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Western Governors University
Study abroad
La Universidad del norte
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The University of Toledo
MSD in Special Ed Interv Sp -
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Youngstown State University
High School Diploma -
LaBrae High School
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
World Language Proficiency Workshop – Stark County ESC (January 2020)
OFLA “You Can Do It” Summer Institute (June 2019)
Integrated Arts Workshop – Mahoning County ESC (June 2019)
“Can-Do Statements” Training (August 2017)
ACTFL/OFLA – Central States Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages (2016, 2017)
Differentiated Instruction Training (2017)
Engagement by Design, ESC (2021)
The Key Vocabulary Routine Online Course, Keys to Literacy (2022)