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Damaris Nuuanu
Hillsboro,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Hillsboro Part Time Navigator position. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted professional who goes the extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Hillsboro ISD
Student Council Advisor
08.2010 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Enhanced student leadership skills by organizing regular training sessions and workshops.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Increased community involvement by collaborating with local organizations for service projects and fundraisers.
- Managed budgets for all Student Council functions, ensuring responsible allocation of funds to necessary projects and events.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning environment by involving them in decision-making processes related to school policies and programs.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Hillsboro ISD
High School Spanish Teacher
08.2007 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Developed students'' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students through the incorporation of authentic materials and real-life scenarios.
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that reinforced Spanish language skills across multiple subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum development and best practices for foreign language instruction.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club and field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting.
- Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
Education
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
08.2019
The University of Texas At ArlingtonArlington, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
12.2006
Skills
- Student Recruitment
- Academic advising
- Career Counseling
- Motivational Techniques
- Cultural Competency
- Fluent in Spanish
- Student Motivation
- Interactive Learning
- Cultural Awareness
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of district student leadership conferences where we hosted over 300 students.
- Achieved "Most Distinguished Teacher" for 4 years through effectively helping seniors navigate their senior year while preparing for college.
- Achieved a Google Educator Level 2 by completing the training offered through the district.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of the Spanish Department Curriculum.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Council Advisor
Hillsboro ISD
08.2010 - 03.2024
High School Spanish Teacher
Hillsboro ISD
08.2007 - 03.2024
Tarleton State University
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
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