DAYANA GOMEZ
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Experienced multilingual instructor with over 10 years of expertise in teaching English as a Second Language and Spanish to diverse learners, including refugees and adults. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, student engagement, and interactive teaching strategies. Native Spanish speaker with additional proficiency in Italian and French, offering a comprehensive language skill set to effectively communicate and connect with students from various cultural backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher at Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School
Parent Education Bridge for Student Achievement F.
02.2025 - Current
- Delivering exceptional ESL training sessions.
- Teaching to Spanish Speakers learners from Level 1.
- Adapting to new material and tailoring lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
Spanish Interpreter
The Tiyya Foundation
05.2023 - Current
- Supporting non-profit organizations in outreach efforts by interpreting promotional materials and speeches.
- Helping with translation English to Spanish.
- Interpreting in the consecutive and simultaneous mode over the phone.
English As A Second Language Instructor For Refugees
The Tiyya Foundation
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Led the "Coffee and Conversation" program, boosting women's English confidence and participation by 40%.
- Facilitated a safe space to develop English skills and support each other while adapting to life in the U.S.
- Taught ESL online, enhancing engagement and contributing to higher retention rates.
- Guest speaker at Soka University (Office of Leadership and Service Engagement) on ESL learning strategies and objectives for refugee students.
Content Creator
Prometheus Digital Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and executed content strategies to promote Tech Witch season 1.
- Utilized social media planners like Meet Edgar and Later to streamline content batching.
- Created engaging IG Reels with trending music and hashtags to boost visibility and followers.
- Organized live events with the Tech Witch team, contributing to 5 LA Webfest nominations.
ESL & Spanish Private Tutor
Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Adapted to various ESL teaching programs and resources, as well as incorporating real-life conversation practice.
- Taught ESL to students ranging from beginners to intermediate speakers.
- Motivated students towards learning to build self-confidence.
ESL Instructor
Fe y Alegría School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Accelerated student progress by creating an intensive summer curriculum to transition to bilingual programs.
- Developed comprehensive ESL lesson plans for middle school students, focusing on all four language skills.
- Organized engaging and interactive classroom activities that integrated technology and audiovisual materials including an English Vocabulary Book by Dayana Gomez.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Universidad Metropolitana
01.2016
Skills
- Effective Language Learning Strategies
- Effective Classroom Leadership
- Comprehensive Lesson Preparation
- Social Media Management
- Google Certified & Adobe Premier Pro
- CRM
Authorized For Us Work - Expiration
02/27/29
Affiliations
- SAG-AFTRA
Languages
Native Spanish
French
Italian
Interests
- Acting and Theater
- Participate in local video productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
Timeline
ESL Teacher at Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School
Parent Education Bridge for Student Achievement F.
02.2025 - Current
Spanish Interpreter
The Tiyya Foundation
05.2023 - Current
English As A Second Language Instructor For Refugees
The Tiyya Foundation
01.2022 - 09.2024
Content Creator
Prometheus Digital Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
ESL & Spanish Private Tutor
Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2021
ESL Instructor
Fe y Alegría School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Universidad Metropolitana
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