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Devonna Hobson Munguia

Metairie,LA

Summary

Passionate individual who is grounded in faith with Christ at the core of every interaction and who is ready to make an impact through effective communication, advocacy, and community engagement. Experienced in education and support, case management, advocacy for youth, and responding to academic and social needs with empathy and respect. Bilingual and skilled in cross-cultural communication and fostering trust within diverse communities. Driven to serve others with compassion, integrity, and dedication to positively impact lives through faith-led service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

ALAS Liaison

ALAS
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate connections between undocumented students and legal aid providers to support immigration-related needs.
  • Provide trauma-informed advocacy and support to students navigating complex educational and legal challenges.
  • Attend monthly trainings and informational sessions to learn about updated available legal options and community resources.
  • Collaborate with schools, lawyers, and community organizations to build support networks for students and their families.

ESL Teacher

Collegiate Academies
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintain strong, bilingual communication with families, facilitating parent-teacher conferences, translating school information, and encouraging family engagement.
  • Support language development for non-native speakers by providing targeted instruction for individual needs.
  • Develop activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Create and implemented ESL-focused lesson plans that support English language development through reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises.
  • Implement individualized learning plans and accommodations to meet the needs of ELL students, including differentiated materials for varying proficiency levels.
  • Conduct regular assessments and progress tracking to adjust instruction and ensure all students met language milestones.
  • Collaborate with ELL Coordinator and other colleagues to provide consistent support and resources for ELL students.

Spanish Teacher

Collegiate Academies
07.2021 - Current
  • Design and implement curricula aligned with state standards, integrating real-world applications to enhance student engagement and incorporation of language acquisition best practices in world language instruction.
  • Use diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of various learning levels
  • Conduct culturally relevant projects to deepen students’ appreciation for other cultures and their global impact.
  • Enhance cultural awareness, promote global citizenship, and boost student engagement.
  • Evaluate student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive and live feedback, and working closely with diverse learners to improve outcomes.
  • Elevate student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Differentiate instruction and utilize various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Utilize data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Encourage students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Manage classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforce established rules and consequences.
  • Implement IEP's and 504 modifications for students with individual plans.
  • Established a partnership with Global AFS to enhance students' global competence, offering cultural learning opportunities that culminate in a certificate recognizing their achievements.

ELL Case Manager

Collegiate Academies
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed ELL case files, ensuring appropriate accommodations and instructional support for multilingual learners.
  • Developed individualized language plans to address academic needs of ELL students.
  • Collaborated with counselors, teachers, and administrators to monitor progress and advocate for students’ success.
  • Conducted outreach to families, including translation and interpretation services, to facilitate communication and engagement.
  • Supported student growth in English language acquisition through ensuring students received targeted instruction and assessments.

Spanish 2 Teacher

Durham Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress
  • Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience
  • Balanced whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
  • Implemented IEP's and 504 modifications for students with individual plans
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction according to the ACTFL standards for foreign language
  • Communicated with parents and caretakers through phone; Encouraged parent participation in classroom and at-home learning activities
  • Maintained proper documentation of both student and personal files, records, and portfolios.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Sociology

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
12-2017

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Service oriented
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

ESL Teacher

Collegiate Academies
08.2024 - Current

ALAS Liaison

ALAS
08.2022 - Current

ELL Case Manager

Collegiate Academies
08.2022 - 06.2024

Spanish Teacher

Collegiate Academies
07.2021 - Current

Spanish 2 Teacher

Durham Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Sociology

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

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