Dora Hays
Federal Heights,CO
Summary
A qualified, determined, hardworking, reliable, and enthusiastic Spanish teacher, fluent in Spanish and English. Passionate about helping students develop linguistic proficiency and obtain a well-rounded education. Excellent mentoring, classroom management and lecturing skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Englewood Middle School and Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Class is centered on students' needs, establishing strong relationships with them by demonstrating care for their wellbeing both inside and outside of the classroom setting
- Students learned through context, communicative approach and incorporating project based learning initiatives
Private Spanish Teacher
Self-employed
02.2020 - Current
- Uses active methodologies to facilitate the student's process of learning a second language
- Analyzes world literature to delve into language culture to learn proper grammar and syntax
- Instructs students how to read, write, and speak Spanish using advanced methods
- Integrates the use of TIC to support learning objectives
Spanish Teacher
Valdez Elementary School
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Created a safe and inclusive environment to promote a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based on a communicative approach
- Administered positive feedback on student progress in order to motivate them through their learning process
Au Pair
Au Pair in America
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Helped children learn Spanish by freely conversing
- Monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities
- Encouraged children to take safe and positive action
Spanish Teacher
Rafael Reyes Police School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for students with diverse backgrounds
- Supported authentic, differentiated, and rigorous educational experiences for over 40 students
- Integrated technology to engage students and diversify instruction
Spanish and English Teacher
San Jeronimo Emiliano High School
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Handled disciplinary problems with poise
- Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with leader teachers to monitor and increase reading and writing skills
- Encouraged critical thinking and student discussion using a variety of teaching techniques
- Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to encourage students to read independently
English as a Second Language Teacher
Rural Municipality of Tunja
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Improved students' grammar and conversational skills through role-playing assignments
- Customized classroom activities based on different learning needs
- Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive
- Engaged in cultural immersion programs with students
Education
Master of Science - Teaching Spanish as A Second Language
International University of Valencia
Bachelor of Science - Modern Languages Spanish and English
Pedagogical And Technological University
Tunja, Boyacá04.2015
Skills
- Group management
- Bilingual education
- Problem resolution
- Innovative teaching methods
- Personalized learning plans
- All skills developing
Certification
- English As a Second Language Program Community College of Aurora 08/2015
- American Language and Culture Community College of Aurora Denver 03/2016
- English As a Second Language Emily Griffith Technical College Denver, CO 10/2019
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Englewood Middle School and Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Valdez Elementary School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Private Spanish Teacher
Self-employed
02.2020 - Current
Au Pair
Au Pair in America
06.2015 - 06.2017
Spanish Teacher
Rafael Reyes Police School
01.2015 - 05.2015
English as a Second Language Teacher
Rural Municipality of Tunja
02.2013 - 11.2013
Spanish and English Teacher
San Jeronimo Emiliano High School
01.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Modern Languages Spanish and English
Pedagogical And Technological University
Master of Science - Teaching Spanish as A Second Language
International University of Valencia
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