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Georgina Cardenas

Spanish Teacher
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of teaching grades 6-12. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational protocols. Detail and goal oriented with training in English and Spanish teaching.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Administer

Nothside ISD
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 05.2017
  • Administered Evaluations by School District to place exceptional students in higher level instruction, and in high school to classes for college credit.
  • Picked up materials and supplies for standardized testing at district office for different schools and grades.
  • Read and explained evaluation instructions, verified students were following instructions during testing.
  • Administered Gifted and Talented evaluations to students, grades 1st.-11th.
  • Monitored and timed tests for students.
  • Delivered tests, materials and supplies to district office.

Spanish Teacher

St. Anthony's Catholic High School
San Antonio, TX
09.2008 - 05.2009
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to parents and principal.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and TX's core educational standards.
  • Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with TX testing programs.
  • 90% of AP students received college credit.

Teacher Substitute

San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
01.2007 - 05.2007
  • Followed classroom plans 100% left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Advised teacher of class performance and behavior.
  • Organized each class’ work and left student’s unfinished work for teacher to evaluate.

Spanish Teacher

Dallas Isd
Dallas, TX
09.2003 - 05.2006
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to parents, principal and district.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Texas core educational standards.
  • Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with Texas testing programs.
  • Requested students from Spanish 1 classes be evaluated for advanced classes.
  • 100% of students registered and took test.
  • Administered test to all 6 classes.
  • 90% of classes were advanced to Spanish 4 and took college credit test.
  • 90% of students received college credit.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education, television programs, music, songs and recordings.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Test Procedure Documentation
  • Manual Testing
  • Scenarios and Use Cases
  • Requirements Reviews
  • Time Management
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Standards and Security Compliance
  • Test Scheduling
  • Compliance Testing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Test Administer

Nothside ISD
11.2015 - 05.2017

Spanish Teacher

St. Anthony's Catholic High School
09.2008 - 05.2009

Teacher Substitute

San Antonio ISD
01.2007 - 05.2007

Spanish Teacher

Dallas Isd
09.2003 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish

The University of Texas At Arlington
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