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Elva Vicari
Mindfulness Teacher
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Passionate Bilingual Teacher with more than 23 years of teaching experience in K-12 public schools and over ten years of ongoing mindfulness meditation and study. Seeks new professional challenge in promoting social emotional health, focus and concentration by teaching mindfulness skills to New England school communities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Mindfulness Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Introduced and established first Mindfulness education program for new immigrant students at Saddleback International Baccalaureate High School
- Established first Mindfulness After School Club for IB Spanish Students
- Led individual and group SEL educational programs on mindfulness meditation for English Language Learners dealing with acculturative stress
- Student surveys showed that Saddleback High meditation class students reported 25% improvement in their social emotional health after their six-week mindfulness course
- Trained ELL and Spanish teachers on implementation of daily Mindfulness activities
- Educated students on mindfulness by applying variety of instructional techniques within hands-on curriculum
World Language Department Chair
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
08.2008 - 06.2021
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Advanced Placement Spanish and Spanish Literature Scores rose to 100% passing 5 years in row and were consistently highest AP Test Scores at Saddleback High School
- Collaborated with other school leaders to transform Saddleback High School from struggling urban school to World Class International Baccalaureate School.
- Implemented World Language curriculum and instruction by supporting lesson planning processes and providing feedback to other content creators on lessons.
- Created lesson plans, video content and other associated lesson materials for courses.
- Planned and executed World Language professional development sessions.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Worked with parents, families and caregivers to build and maintain strong relationships throughout course of school year.
ELD/Spanish Language Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
09.1999 - 06.2008
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, that was shared with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine level placement, fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Created supportive and engaging learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Collaborated with city of Santa Ana to coordinate first Day of Dead Festival with student made exhibits . Organized participation of Saddleback student volunteers to educate public on Day of Dead Customs in Mexico.
- Organized and supervised 5 international field trips to Spain and Mexico with over 50 students at time.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
Education
Master of Arts - Education-Mindfulness For Educators Concentration
Antioch University New England
Keene, New Hampshire 01.2020 - 08.2022
Teacher Credential Program - Teacher Education, Single Subject Spanish
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 01.1988 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Bilingual Education
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.1982 - 01.1987
Skills
Lesson Planning
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Zoom
Google Education Suite
Prezi
Certification
California Teaching Credential, Single -Subject : Spanish
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.
Sonia Ricotti
Timeline
Master of Arts - Education-Mindfulness For Educators Concentration
Antioch University New England
01.2020 - 08.2022
Mindfulness Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2022
World Language Department Chair
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2021
ELD/Spanish Language Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2008
Teacher Credential Program - Teacher Education, Single Subject Spanish
University of California, Irvine
01.1988 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Bilingual Education
University of California, Irvine
09.1982 - 01.1987
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