Motivated and energetic Second Language Teacher offering 20+ years of experience in education. Analytical and dedicated with upbeat personality and advanced understanding of English and Spanish. Accomplished in working with different types of individuals to provide translation support for law enforcement interviews, healthcare assistance and student education. Transition easily between languages without losing focus. Always pursuing additional linguistic and cultural learning opportunities.
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Hattie Mae Palafox
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Overview
34
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dorman Freshman Campus
Second Language Teacher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
Babynet
Contracted State Interpreter
08.2007 - Current
Job overview
Fairforest Middle School
Second Language Teacher
08.2008 - 01.2021
Job overview
Boiling Springs Middle/ Boiling Springs Freshman
Second Language Teacher
08.2007 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Responsibilities the same as above
Spartanburg School District
Spanish Teacher and English, Second Language Teacher
08.2003 - 05.2007
Job overview
Health Care System, High, Carver Middle and Whitlock Flexible Learning Center
Interpreter Spartanburg Regional
01.1990 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Responsibilities same as above and also provided instruction in Spanish language acquisition to students enrolled in 1st and 2nd year Spanish courses.
Education
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting
University Overview
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
Certificate in Literary Translation
University Overview
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
Certificate in Court Interpreting
University Overview
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
MA from Spanish Translation and Interpretation
05.2019
University Overview
University of Georgia
Certificate in Professional Interpreter in Education
11.2017
University Overview
Winthrop University
MA from Spanish
07.2012
University Overview
University of SC Upstate
Certificate Teaching English as a Second Language
07.2004
University Overview
BS from Spanish
07.1990
University Overview
Skills
- Grade Assignment
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Interactive Teaching
- Integrated ESL Support
- Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
- Social Services Knowledge
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Language Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Workforce Readiness
- Classroom Oversight
- IEP Comprehension
- Differentiated Instruction
- Strong English Language Skills
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Standards
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
Certification
- Teaching, State of South Carolina - [Timeframe]
- Spanish Language Medical, Legal and Community Interpreter/Translator, Training - 20+ Years
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Second Language Teacher
Dorman Freshman Campus
08.2021 - Current
Second Language Teacher
Fairforest Middle School
08.2008 - 01.2021
Contracted State Interpreter
Babynet
08.2007 - Current
Second Language Teacher
Boiling Springs Middle/ Boiling Springs Freshman
08.2007 - 05.2008
Spanish Teacher and English, Second Language Teacher
Spartanburg School District
08.2003 - 05.2007
Interpreter Spartanburg Regional
Health Care System, High, Carver Middle and Whitlock Flexible Learning Center
01.1990 - 01.2003
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
Certificate in Literary Translation
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
Certificate in Court Interpreting
University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
MA from Spanish Translation and Interpretation
University of Georgia
Certificate in Professional Interpreter in Education
Winthrop University
MA from Spanish
University of SC Upstate
Certificate Teaching English as a Second Language
BS from Spanish
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