Claudia Hidalgo
Lemoore,CA
Summary
A professional and experienced educator focused on maximizing learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and active engagement techniques. An approachable and understanding educator, able to connect and build student-teacher relationships. Self-motivated and dependable candidate with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Spanish Tutor
Lemoore Online Preparatory High School
10.2023 - Current
- Increased student course grades through consistent follow-ups, personalized feedback, and encouragement.
- Provided one-on-one support for struggling students, addressing specific challenges and boosting confidence in their language skills.
- Created a Google Classroom with focused study resources per course unit for easy student access.
High School Spanish Teacher
Leonardtown High School
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Taught Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 and AP Spanish. Created a respectful, fun, and low-stress environment to enable students to acquire vocabulary and grammar structures by actively engaging them through a wide range of learning activities & teaching strategies.
- Explored and implemented innovative uses of technology in language education, such as PearDeck, Kami, BookWidgets, Quizlet, Quizziz, My AP Classroom, Albert.io and more.
- Coached and assisted colleagues to incorporating new technologies during the transition to virtual learning.
- Mentored new World Language teachers from August 2020–June 2022.
- Prepared students for the AAPPL and College Board AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.
- Sponsored Spanish Honor Society from August 2016-June 2023.
High School Spanish Teacher
St. Charles High School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught Spanish 1, 2, and 3.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in classroom.
High School Spanish Teacher
Riverside Poly High School
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Taught Spanish 1, 2, 3 Honors and Native Speakers.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to Heritage Spanish-speaking students regarding academic success and social issues.
Education
M. Ed. Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition -
National University
La Jolla, CA04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA05.2006
Associate of Arts -
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2004
Skills
- Integrate technology into lessons
- Apply instructional strategies
- Diversify instruction
- Provide timely student feedback
- Provide individualized support
- Inter-culturally aware
- Mentored and coached new teachers
- Provide a safe and positive learning environment
- Fluent in Spanish/Native Speaker
Certification
CA Single Subject Clear Credential in Spanish
BCLAD certified
Timeline
Online Spanish Tutor
Lemoore Online Preparatory High School
10.2023 - Current
High School Spanish Teacher
Leonardtown High School
08.2015 - 06.2023
High School Spanish Teacher
St. Charles High School
08.2014 - 06.2015
High School Spanish Teacher
Riverside Poly High School
08.2009 - 06.2014
M. Ed. Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition -
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
UC San Diego
Associate of Arts -
San Diego City College
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