Edwin Escorcia

World Languages Department Chair

Battlefield High School

• Taught and developed curriculum for Spanish 1, Advanced Spanish 3, Spanish for Fluent Speakers, and AP Spanish Language and Culture, ensuring alignment with state standards.
• Collaborated on the creation of the county’s Spanish for Fluent Speakers program.
• Assisted in developing extracurricular activities and special events.
• Used written exercises to enhance reading and writing skills in foreign languages.
• Boosted student engagement with interactive activities using authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
• Enhanced cultural awareness by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
• Established strong relationships with parents, providing updates on student progress and tips for supporting language development at home.
• Evaluated student performance with various assessment tools, offering constructive feedback and support to struggling learners.
• Spoke to students in Spanish to challenge them and introduce non-native speaking environments.
• Organized Spanish Honor Society activities and promoted cultural events.

Hampton Middle school

• Taught and collaborate with the Spanish 1 and Introduction to world languages program program and curricula.
• Boosted students'' cultural awareness by incorporating authentic materials and real-world scenarios in lessons.
• Promoted language retention through engaging projects and activities that reinforced vocabulary and grammar concepts.
• Evaluated students'' progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.

Eagle Ridge Middle School

• Taught and collaborate with the Spanish 1 and 2 curriculum.
• Increased student retention of vocabulary by integrating visual aids, mnemonic devices, and engaging games into lessons.
• Enhanced language proficiency by incorporating multimedia and interactive activities in the curriculum.
• Boosted students'' confidence in speaking Spanish through regular oral practice and role-playing exercises.
• Evaluated student performance regularly using various assessment methods, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.

• Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
• Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
• Promoted the Montessori education and education for peace throughout the school workshops.
• Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.

Sterling Middle School

• Taught and collaborate with Spanish at the Middle School program.
• Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
• 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.
• Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
• Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
• Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
• Improved learning outcomes with development of comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet needs of students with learning differences, ensuring equitable access to language learning.

• Taught and collaborated with the 8th grade ESL, and French 1,2 currula.
• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of French language and culture.
• Improved language proficiency by conducting interactive speaking exercises.
• Tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students.
• Fostered an inclusive classroom environment, encouraging participation from all students.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
• Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
• Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
• Engaged parents and guardians in learning process through regular communication and involvement in school activities.