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Evelina Ng

Evelina Ng

Berkeley,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented and passionate educator with strengths in language education, curriculum development, instructional planning, mentoring, and teaching academic writing. Currently, I am interested in leveraging my language skills to dive into the field of AI. Adept at managing multifaceted projects and working in a cross-functional, interdisciplinary way to promote innovation and positive outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

AI Expert Contributor: Iberian and Latin American

Snorkel AI
Redwood City , CA
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with Snorkel AI’s Human Knowledge Project as an expert contributor, supporting the development and enhancement of machine learning language (MLL) capabilities.
  • Created and reviewed high-quality questions to train and evaluate AI models, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with project objectives.

Multilingual Specialist/New Teacher Mentor

Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence , RI
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Designs English Language Development lessons aligned with the new 2020 WIDA Standards Framework
  • Develops and identifies resources to support content-area teachers with the instruction of multilingual learners
  • Collaborates strategically with the Special Education Department to support the linguistic and academic development of students who are eligible to receive multilingual and Special Education services
  • Teaches a course of English Language Development (ELD) to assist students who are at a level 1 or 2 per WIDA's proficiency level scale
  • Provides mentoring to support the transition of new teachers through frequent meetings, classroom observations, co-planning or co-teaching, and examining student work

Spanish Instructor and 12th Grade Advisor

Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence , RI
08.2013 - 06.2021
  • Provided instruction in Spanish at the beginner level as well as AP Spanish using innovative pedagogical approaches such as content-based learning in language instruction and ACTFL-aligned curricular resources
  • Implemented Developmental Designs practices to lead daily advisory and supports seniors to develop college-and-career readiness skills
  • Facilitated after-school program to support multilingual/English language learners in the development of bilingual literacy skills and provides content-area support using students’ native language and English

Online Spanish Tutor, Assessment Specialist, and Blogger

PandaTree Inc
Palo Alto, California
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Supported the design of ACTFL-aligned oral assessments
  • Conducted oral assessments to determine students’ proficiency levels in Spanish ranging from novice to advanced
  • Provided online language instruction (ages 6-18)
  • Contributed to the company’s blog by writing articles on different topics ranging from language development to cultural competence Published Blog: Five Games to Help your Child Build Fluency

Spanish Department Head

Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence, RI
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Prepared weekly agendas for the Spanish Department which had an average enrollment of 164 students per year
  • Designed and vertically aligned all Spanish courses from Advanced Placement to Spanish I
  • Conducted teaching and learning professional development within the department that aligns with the new World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
  • Identified curricular resources to enhance engagement in the language classroom
  • Served as teacher-mentor to new faculty members joining the department or institution
  • Developed writing lessons to support the school-wide goal to increase proficiency in academic writing
  • Participated in the Instructional Leadership Team biweekly to review school-wide data and implement strategies to increase achievement outcomes and strengthen the institution's professional culture
  • Provided institutional support in hiring committees
  • Served as AP Spanish reader during the College Board’s annual readership on June of 2018

11th Grade Team Lead

Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence, RI
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to support the team’s initiatives and the advancement of Cuffee’s educational mission
  • Coordinated projects to support the team’s SMART goals on increasing academic achievement and student preparedness to access higher education
  • Planned and led lessons to support student preparedness for standardized testing
  • Collected quarterly data on the academic performance of 70 students, facilitated protocol to review and interpret data, and supported the team to develop appropriate educational interventions
  • Supported the transition of new students starting junior year by providing guidance and support
  • Collaboratively developed systems with the junior team to improve student culture and academic outcomes
  • Presented budget proposal for 11th-grade professional development and student-related activities
  • Maintained a high degree of vertical and horizontal communication within the institution that encompassed thoughtfulness, clarity, and promptness.

Teacher Coordinator of World Languages Department

Boston Green Academy
Boston, MA
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Developed and implemented curriculum maps in accordance with the standards established by the MA Foreign Languages Framework and ACTFL
  • Participated in the creation of pacing charts for the Spanish Department
  • Led weekly meetings and coordinated professional development trainings for new teachers
  • Mentored new teachers in the areas of instructional planning, design of language assessments, implementation of school-wide instructional initiatives (e.g. habits of mind and UDL)

ESL Facilitator

International Institute of RI
Providence, RI
09.2006 - 02.2007
  • Designed and taught a beginner’s ESL course for adult learners
  • Assessed students in the four domains of language development weekly

Intern

Inter-American Development Bank, IADB
06.2004 - 08.2004
  • Managed Access database and assisted in the Spanish translation of documents needed for the Environmental Division of the Sustainable Development Department at the IADB

Education

M.A.T -

Kaplan University
2015

B.A. - History

Brown University
2006

Ph.D. Candidate - Language Education

UNINI-Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana

Skills

  • Effective communicator in professional and academic writing
  • Fluent in English and Spanish; Intermediate in French
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Products
  • Competent in data analysis and data-driven decision making
  • Highly organized and methodical
  • Adaptable and collaborative
  • Growth mindset and willingness to learn
  • Some AI training experience
  • Solutions-oriented and driven

Academic Interests and Certifications

The protection and expansion of human rights, the linguistic and academic development of Spanish heritage learners in the United States, English language development, Latin American Studies, teaching diverse learners and the equitable expansion of educational opportunities. Licensed to teach ESL and Spanish in RI; licensed to teach Spanish and history in MA. Orton-Gillingham Trained through the Institute for Multisensory Education (December 2021-March 2022)

Timeline

AI Expert Contributor: Iberian and Latin American

Snorkel AI
03.2025 - 04.2025

Multilingual Specialist/New Teacher Mentor

Paul Cuffee Upper School
06.2021 - 06.2023

Online Spanish Tutor, Assessment Specialist, and Blogger

PandaTree Inc
04.2019 - 09.2020

11th Grade Team Lead

Paul Cuffee Upper School
08.2017 - 05.2019

Spanish Department Head

Paul Cuffee Upper School
08.2016 - 05.2019

Spanish Instructor and 12th Grade Advisor

Paul Cuffee Upper School
08.2013 - 06.2021

Teacher Coordinator of World Languages Department

Boston Green Academy
06.2011 - 07.2012

ESL Facilitator

International Institute of RI
09.2006 - 02.2007

Intern

Inter-American Development Bank, IADB
06.2004 - 08.2004

M.A.T -

Kaplan University

B.A. - History

Brown University

Ph.D. Candidate - Language Education

UNINI-Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana