N. Franchesca Colón
Sterrett,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
Birmingham, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Assisted with organizing field trips related to Spanish culture or history.
- Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish by providing feedback during class discussions.
Front Desk Receptionist
Spa Greystone
Birmingham, AL
05.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
Spanish Teacher
Shades Valley High School
Irondale, AL
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
ESL Language Teacher
Parker High School/Washington K-8
Birmingham, AL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Spanish Teacher
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
Birmingham, AL
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Created lesson plans based on the school's standards for teaching Spanish language arts and literature.
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Led professional development meetings for teachers concerning ELL students
Spanish Teacher
Shades Valley High School/Jefferson County International Baccalaureate
Irondale, AL
08.2015 - 01.2018
- I taught Spanish I (International Baccalaureate), Spanish II, and Spanish III
- I was the head of the Spanish honor Society
- I co-led Spanish convention with the IB Spanish teacher
Spanish Teacher
Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills, AL
08.2014 - 01.2015
- I taught Spanish levels I and II
- I was a co-leader of the Spanish Club.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.
Spanish teacher
Hueytown High School
Hueytown, AL
08.2013 - 01.2014
- I taught Spanish levels I and II.
Tutor
The King's Ranch
Chelsea, AL
02.2008 - 05.2013
- I assisted students with Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and basic Math.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
Tutor
The Tutoring Club
Birmingham, AL
03.2008 - 06.2010
- I assisted students with basic Math, Reading, Writing, and Spanish study materials.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
Spanish Language Consultant
Southern Company
Birmingham, AL
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Teacher of 'Fundamentals of Spanish for the Construction Site' at various Southern Company offices and power plants throughout the southeastern region of the United States.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
- Assisted in developing and implementing different workflows and communication processes.
Spanish Teacher
South Pointe HS/Rock Hill HS
Rock Hill, SC
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Teacher of Spanish Levels I and II
- Dance Team Advisor.
Spanish teacher
East Juniata High School
McAllisterville, PA
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Teacher of Spanish Levels I, II, III, IV, and V
- Head of the Spanish Department
- Coordinator of the Spanish Club
- Senior Graduation Project Advisor.
Spanish teacher
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Teacher of Project Upward Bound program providing summer Spanish classes for underprivileged children.
Education
Master of Arts in Education English as a 2nd Language -
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Emphasis in Spanish) -
The Pennsylvania State University
06.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
La Universidad Del Turabo
Puerto RicoSkills
- Educational Leadership
- Email and Telephone Decorum
- Fluent in Spanish
- Kind and Compassionate
- Skilled in ProSolutions and Nexttech
- Language Instruction
- Customer Service
- Word Processing
References
Available upon request.
Languages
French
Limited
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
08.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Spa Greystone
05.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Shades Valley High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
ESL Language Teacher
Parker High School/Washington K-8
08.2021 - 01.2022
Spanish Teacher
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
09.2018 - 01.2021
Spanish Teacher
Shades Valley High School/Jefferson County International Baccalaureate
08.2015 - 01.2018
Spanish Teacher
Vestavia Hills High School
08.2014 - 01.2015
Spanish teacher
Hueytown High School
08.2013 - 01.2014
Tutor
The Tutoring Club
03.2008 - 06.2010
Tutor
The King's Ranch
02.2008 - 05.2013
Spanish Language Consultant
Southern Company
06.2007 - 08.2009
Spanish Teacher
South Pointe HS/Rock Hill HS
08.2006 - 06.2007
Spanish teacher
East Juniata High School
08.2004 - 06.2006
Spanish teacher
The Pennsylvania State University
06.2004 - 08.2004
Master of Arts in Education English as a 2nd Language -
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Emphasis in Spanish) -
The Pennsylvania State University
Some College (No Degree) -
La Universidad Del Turabo
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