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Certification
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Diana Lee Drew

Vestal

Summary

Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interpreter

Vestal Central School District
03.2024 - Current
  • Interpreter for Spanish-speaking families via phone and in-person meetings, including a CSE meeting
  • Translation consultant for district documents

Spanish Teacher

Susquehanna Valley High School and RTS Middle School
09.2002 - Current
  • Teacher for Spanish Levels I and II at high school level
  • Teacher for Spanish III, Spanish IV and Spanish V, with dual enrollment for SUNY Broome Fast Forward and TC3 College Now
  • Teacher for 7th and 8th grade Spanish at the middle school
  • Mentor to candidates pursuing the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)
  • Creator / Teacher for Spanish Culture and Civilization, an elective designed for students with disabilities
  • Creator of updated high school curriculum for Spanish I -V
  • Creator and Advisor to Spanish Club in high school, 2006-2018
  • Curriculum Mapping Leader for high school, 2007-2012
  • Trainee of Schoology LMS and member of BT BOCES Model Schools Group, 2011-2019
  • Technology Integrator and Trainer of multiple educational technologies, 2008-2021
  • Presenter at multiple local NYSCATE conferences in relation to integrating technology into the teaching of world languages
  • Group Leader Training & Tour in Rome 2012
  • Group Leader and Teacher for five international trips with students to Spain, France, Italy and Costa Rica
  • Teacher of both hybrid and in-person instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Facilitator of Google Classroom tools, particularly the use of daily Google Forms
  • Interpreter for Spanish-speaking families via phone and in-person meetings

English as a New Language Instructor (long-term substitute)

Susquehanna Valley Central Schools
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Teacher for Spanish Levels I and II at high school level
  • Teacher for students in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade and 4th grade

International Relocation Specialist

Relocation Resources International
08.2001 - 09.2002
  • Assessment of needs and administration of services for international executives and their families, including school search, home search, banking paperwork, utility set-up, tax compensation and the delivery of international assignment funds
  • Negotiation of housing contracts and departure agreements in Spanish and Portuguese for international executives in Latin America
  • Team Leader and peer trainer for Venezuelan accounts and services
  • Creation of client policy initiatives and proposed legal documents for international employees within Venezuela

International Assignment Consultant

Cendant International Assignment Services
08.2000 - 08.2001
  • Coordination of all phases of international relocation activities for multiple corporate clients
  • Training in immigration guidelines, tax compensation, and a new web-based expense administration process
  • Exceptional achievements include the development of an e-based communication link for clients, implementation of concise processes for expense management and household goods insurance claims, and obtaining the highest rate for client web-site registration

Student Affairs Coordinator, Teacher of English as a Second Language

VENUSA Institute of International Studies and Modern Languages
09.1999 - 07.2000
  • Coordination of all affairs relating to international students
  • Ensuring student registration with local authorities and compliance with visa regulations
  • Planning and conducting area orientation to the city of Mérida
  • Organization of intercultural activities and excursions
  • Providing continued support through mentoring expatriating students on cultural situations, functioning as a translator, conducting culture shock meetings, and providing personal assistance, which included accompaniment for medical services
  • Professor of English as a Second Language for four levels of proficiency to Venezuelan students of all ages

Environmental Project Leader and New York State Board Member (Elected)

New York State Public Interest Research Group, SUNY Cortland
01.1997 - 05.1999
  • Coordination of countywide activities and campus meetings
  • Liaison between student body and public media
  • Preparation of radio and newspaper advertising campaigns
  • Conducting class presentations about environmental issues
  • Constituent on NYPIRG Statewide Conference decisions

Educational Advisor

01.1998 - 05.1998
  • Performed a broad research project to develop course material and an itinerary for a field study focused on eco-tourism, environmental conservation, and community development for SUNY Cortland University
  • Traveled extensively throughout Belize to determine focal areas of study in the region
  • Developed a market to attract individual students and other universities to perform the field study at a rustic eco-tourist destination (Chaa Creek Cottages), a location two miles from Guatemala
  • Lived and worked in the tropical forest and assisted with daily routines that included raising Blue Morpho Butterflies, identifying and tagging species of birds and monitoring a small population of Howler Monkeys

Education

TESOL Advanced Certificate -

Binghamton University
01.2025

Masters of Science - Educational Studies

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Political Science

State University of New York, College At Cortland
05.1999

Skills

  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Spanish fluency
  • Intercultural sensitivity
  • Cultural competence
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Empathy and patience
  • [State] teaching credential
  • Literacy development
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Student-centered learning
  • Growth mindset
  • Lesson planning

Accomplishments

  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.

Certification

  • Special Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
  • State Teaching Certification or License - [State] Department of Education.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

English as a New Language Instructor (long-term substitute)

Susquehanna Valley Central Schools
12.2024 - 01.2025

Interpreter

Vestal Central School District
03.2024 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Susquehanna Valley High School and RTS Middle School
09.2002 - Current

International Relocation Specialist

Relocation Resources International
08.2001 - 09.2002

International Assignment Consultant

Cendant International Assignment Services
08.2000 - 08.2001

Student Affairs Coordinator, Teacher of English as a Second Language

VENUSA Institute of International Studies and Modern Languages
09.1999 - 07.2000

Educational Advisor

01.1998 - 05.1998

Environmental Project Leader and New York State Board Member (Elected)

New York State Public Interest Research Group, SUNY Cortland
01.1997 - 05.1999

TESOL Advanced Certificate -

Binghamton University

Masters of Science - Educational Studies

Binghamton University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Political Science

State University of New York, College At Cortland

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