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Delia Mancilla

Omaha,NE

Summary

Passionate and dedicated bilingual educator with experience teaching English and Spanish in multicultural classroom settings. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering language development, and building strong relationships with students and families. Committed to educational excellence through culturally responsive instruction, innovative teaching strategies, and student-centered learning. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Elderly Caregiver

Alex Rico
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered compassionate, individualized care in home setting, ensuring safety and emotional well-being
  • Maintained consistent communication with guardians regarding care needs and changes in condition

Human Resources Assistant

LSI Staffing
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted non-English-speaking applicants in completing job applications accurately and thoroughly
  • Conducted employee orientations and onboarding processes, answering questions and explaining cultural differences and expectations
  • Improved communication between Spanish-speaking employees and management by providing accurate interpretation in real-time conversations

Spanish Student Teacher

Morton Middle School- Spanish
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons on Latin American culture and common social norms
  • Facilitated Spanish language learning through a variety of instructional methods, digital tools (e.g., Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit), and hands-on activities
  • Implemented behavioral management techniques to sustain student attention and encourage class participation

English Student Teacher

Castelar Elementary School- Dual Language
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Delivered mini-lessons for ESL learners focused on recognizing sounds and distinguishing long from short vowel sounds using phonics-based instruction.
  • Collaborated with the lead teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school’s curriculum, goals, and objectives
  • Developed and graded quizzes to assess ESL students’ performance in word recognition and monitor their academic progress
  • Utilized classroom management strategies and conflict resolution techniques in partnership with the lead teacher

Before and After School Care Assistant

YWCA & Beyond the Bell
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Created a nurturing environment that encouraged children's social-emotional growth through structured games and team-building activities
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, ensuring alignment between school support and home needs

Recruitment Assistant – Summer Intern

Iowa Migrant Education Program
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Informed Central American migrant children and adolescents of available resources such as adult education services, ESL programs, and community resources
  • Guided adolescents through labor rights and American rights and expectations.
  • Translated written materials and interpreted for Spanish-speaking families, enhancing accessibility and understanding of support systems

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teaching

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-2022

Associate of Arts - Education

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
05-2019

Spanish Tutor - Provided One-on-one Tutoring Sessions Focused On

University of Northern Iowa Central For Urban Education
Waterloo, IA
09-2019

Skills

  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student Engagement

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish

Timeline

Private Elderly Caregiver

Alex Rico
06.2024 - 03.2025

Human Resources Assistant

LSI Staffing
08.2023 - 01.2024

Spanish Student Teacher

Morton Middle School- Spanish
03.2022 - 05.2022

English Student Teacher

Castelar Elementary School- Dual Language
01.2022 - 03.2022

Before and After School Care Assistant

YWCA & Beyond the Bell
09.2018 - 05.2021

Recruitment Assistant – Summer Intern

Iowa Migrant Education Program
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teaching

University of Northern Iowa

Associate of Arts - Education

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Spanish Tutor - Provided One-on-one Tutoring Sessions Focused On

University of Northern Iowa Central For Urban Education
Delia Mancilla