Bilingual Instructional Aide
Bear Valley Unified School District
Big Bear , CA
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Provided translation services during special education evaluations when necessary.
- Conducted assessments of students' proficiency levels in both languages.
- Presented workshops on topics such as second language acquisition theory, strategies for teaching English language learners.
- Translated oral and written communications from English to Spanish, as well as from Spanish to English.
- Utilized technology resources including computers and software programs designed specifically for ESL and bilingual instruction.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Developed detailed inventory of equipment and school supplies.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, district meetings, and other school events related to language services.
- Met with parents and instructors to discuss student progress and behavioral or learning issues.
- Developed activities to engage students in learning through a variety of bilingual approaches.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, and community members who are non-English speakers.
- Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Provided support to students and staff in the classroom environment by translating between English and Spanish.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing individual or small group assistance for bilingual learners.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students who were bilingual and ESL learners.
- Optimized learning plans while quantifying student progress through test administration.