Enna Marlene Lugo
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Bilingual Spanish Teacher with 30 years of experience teaching and 25 years of teaching in English and Spanish. Have educated students using different forms of teaching both: hybrid and online teaching. Used performance reviews and literacy tests to gauge competency.
Technically-astute teacher in Advanced Placement courses in Spanish Language and Culture and in Literature and Culture experience in offering positive and nurturing learning environments to foster language development. Dedicated to assisting students in growing, developing and grasping Spanish material. Familiar with group and individual language instructional strategies, recordkeeping and student safety policies.
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Have served in the EIC committee of Health Professions as well as in the District Strategic Plan.
Bilingual Spanish Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish, with a Master certification in Translation and interpretation. Have nurtured students struggling to learn a foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in native language and explained concepts clearly.
Enthusiastic Spanish teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Have led the Spanish department through collaboration as Team Leader. Clear understanding of teaching and training in Spanish.
Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Higher Education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
South Texas ISD
08.1998 - Current
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Completed reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Conducted formative and summative assessments
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to principal.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns during tutorial.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans in both Spanish 2 and Advance Placement Spanish Literature.
Mathematics Teacher
San Benito High School
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Created a detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Kept abreast of developments and technological advances in mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Proctored exams for 125 students to promote educational growth
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
Education
Principal Certification
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2023
Graduate Certification - Spanish Translation And Interpretation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX05.2021
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2021
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
Phoenix, Arizona11.2015
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Texas-Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Pan American University
Edinburg, Texas12.2003
Skills
- Certification through Texas A&M to teach online
- Advanced Placement Language and Culture instruction
- Advanced Placement Literature and Culture instruction
- IEP design
- Served in the South Texas ISD Strategic Committee
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum Development
- College preparation for 9-12 grade students
- Technology integration
- Develop Critical Thinking assignments
- Blackboard Software Proficiency
- Excel Software Proficiency
- Power Point Software Proficiency
- Educational leadership as Department Head
- Delivered Staff development district-wide
- MS Office
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
South Texas ISD
08.1998 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
San Benito High School
08.1997 - 05.1998
Principal Certification
The University of Texas At Arlington
Graduate Certification - Spanish Translation And Interpretation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Texas-Brownsville
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Pan American University
Reading, traveling, learning
I love pleasure reading and traveling around the world.