Jennifer Santiago
New York,NY
Summary
Bilingual educator and instructional designer with extensive experience in K-12 and higher education. Specializes in Spanish language instruction, curriculum development, and e-learning design. Effectively enhances student engagement through innovative programs tailored to various learning needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
United Charter High School - Advance Math & Science
New York, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Align Spanish instruction to students with varying language proficiency levels.
- Design formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
- Integrate culture, history, music, and art from Spanish-speaking countries into lessons.
Teaching Artist / Instructional Designer / Tutor
Follow Us To Success
New York, USA
03.2018 - Current
- Facilitate educational workshops for students and families.
- Lead state assessment preparation programs for grades 3-8.
- Develop engaging e-learning resources and remote-learning content.
Summer School Teacher
Catapult Learning
Camden, USA
06.2016 - 08.2025
- Taught English Language Arts, Mathematics, and STEM.
- Provided targeted interventions and academic support.
Instructional Designer
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, USA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with faculty to create interactive online college courses.
- Applied instructional design principles to improve learner engagement.
Lower School Spanish Teacher
The Hewitt School
New York, USA
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed and delivered Spanish curriculum for grades K-4.
- Created digital learning resources for hybrid instruction.
Teacher
Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School
Bronx, USA
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Implemented Universal Pre-K curriculum across all subject areas.
Public Health Supervisor
New York Department of Health
Bronx, USA
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Supervised Public Health Advisors and coordinated community outreach efforts.
Community Health Educator / Public Health Advisor
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, USA
03.2000 - 04.2008
- Coordinated health education and outreach programs to reduce health disparities in underserved communities.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Milcreek, Utah12-2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Health Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale, NY01-1998
Skills
- Spanish Language Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Design Tools
- Instructional Design
- E-Learning Development
- Educational Technology
- Online Learning Platforms
- Student Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Parent Engagement
- Professional Development
Certification
- TEFL Certified, 2025
- Reading & Writing Project, Teachers College, Columbia University
Additional Professional Experience
- Children's Book Author/Instructional Designer (Wilbooks)
- Freelance Photographer (LifeTouch, Mom365)
Additional Teaching Experience
- EBL Coaching (2025)
- Staffing Boutique (2021-Present)
- School Professionals (2017-2019)
- Huntington Learning Center (2016-2018)
- Manhattan Christian Academy (2016-2017)
- City of Life Academy (2014-2015)
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
United Charter High School - Advance Math & Science
09.2025 - Current
Instructional Designer
Lancaster Bible College
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lower School Spanish Teacher
The Hewitt School
09.2019 - 08.2021
Teaching Artist / Instructional Designer / Tutor
Follow Us To Success
03.2018 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Catapult Learning
06.2016 - 08.2025
Teacher
Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School
09.2010 - 06.2013
Public Health Supervisor
New York Department of Health
04.2008 - 07.2010
Community Health Educator / Public Health Advisor
Montefiore Medical Center
03.2000 - 04.2008
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Health Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent