Diego Gallego
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Stratford Schools
11.2012 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
Music Director
Lighthouse Ministries
08.2013 - 01.2023
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
- Oversaw auditions, recruiting talented musicians to expand the ensemble''s capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Universidad El Valle
Cali, ColombiaBachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Universidad Del Valle
Cali, Colombia01.2000
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA12.2016
Skills
- Native Spanish fluency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Adaptability to Change
- Cultural immersion
- Discipline management
- Creative Lesson Design
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Advanced Grammar Knowledge
- Curriculum Development
I love acrylic painting and playing jazz on my tenor sax and piano.
I spend my free time relaxing while I do acrylic paint or play jazz standards in my tenor saxophone.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Additional Information
I know how to use different teaching platforms and software such as Powerschool, Schoology, Peardeck, Microsoft Word, Google suite, ProTools, Bitwig, etc.
Timeline
Music Director
Lighthouse Ministries
08.2013 - 01.2023
Spanish Teacher
Stratford Schools
11.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Universidad El Valle
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Universidad Del Valle
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University Irvine
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