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Imelda Cornejo

Sylmar,CA

Summary

Bilingual educator with over a decade of secondary teaching experience and a California CLAD certificate authorizing English Language Development (ELD) and SDAIE instruction. Deep expertise in second-language acquisition pedagogy built through years of world-language instruction, including scaffolding, comprehensible input, and differentiation for varying proficiency levels — skills that transfer directly to supporting English learners. Native Spanish fluency and a genuine commitment to the success of English learners and diverse student populations.

Overview

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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Teacher

CITY OF ANGELS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Los Angeles, USA
09.2021 - 10.2021

• Utilized digital tools and the Edgenuity platform to deliver and monitor online instruction, providing consistent, constructive feedback to support academic growth.

• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance to ensure clear, ongoing communication with families.

• Partnered weekly with parents and guardians to support student development and address academic concerns.

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher

NORTHRIDGE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
, USA
09.2019 - 08.2021

• Designed student-centered, standards-aligned lesson plans for Spanish 1–3, integrating interactive strategies to strengthen language development and comprehension — directly applicable to designing effective ELD instruction.

• Served as Master Teacher for two student teachers, providing classroom observation, instructional coaching, lesson-planning support, and ongoing mentorship.

• Led the educational component of the WASC accreditation report, coordinating team communication, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely submission to administration.

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop shared curriculum materials and grade-level lesson plans, and evaluated student performance using rubrics and a mastery-based grading system.

• Designed and facilitated online courses using digital tools to engage students and support diverse learning needs.

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher

SYLMAR HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET
, USA
09.2000 - 06.2006

• Taught Spanish 1–3, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1–2, and AP Spanish Language, delivering differentiated instruction across a wide range of language-proficiency levels — foundational experience in meeting learners where they are.

• Built structured, high-expectation classroom environments for college-bound magnet students while fostering real-world language application.

• Cultivated critical-thinking skills in AP Spanish Language by guiding students through target-language text analysis.

• Delivered comprehensive instruction across speaking, listening, reading, and writing domains.

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher

SYLMAR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
, USA
09.1998 - 06.2000

• Served as Foreign Language Department Chair, leading and advising staff, overseeing curriculum development, and managing instructional materials and supplies.

• Designed engaging, differentiated lesson plans for Spanish 1–3, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1–2, and AP Spanish Language.

• Served as Master Teacher, mentoring and coaching a student teacher in lesson planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management.

• Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons and coordinate cross-classroom activities.

Education

MASTERS OF EDUCATION - CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING

National University
La Jolla, CA
10.2000

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPANISH

University of California
Santa Barbara, CA
06.1998

Skills

Second-Language Acquisition Pedagogy

Differentiated & Scaffolded Lesson Design for Varying Proficiency Levels

Student Progress and Evaluation

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management & Student Engagement

Educational Technology Integration

Certification

California Professional Clear, Single Subject Credential: Spanish, CLAD

Timeline

Online Teacher

CITY OF ANGELS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
09.2021 - 10.2021

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher

NORTHRIDGE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
09.2019 - 08.2021

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher

SYLMAR HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET
09.2000 - 06.2006

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher

SYLMAR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.1998 - 06.2000

MASTERS OF EDUCATION - CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING

National University

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPANISH

University of California
Imelda Cornejo