JUANA D. CLAUDIO
Hartford,CT
Summary
Skilled educator with strong background in language instruction and curriculum development. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher - Grades 6 - 10
CREC Academy of International Studies
08.2015 - Current
- Construct IB curriculum progression for grades 6-10
- Formulate purchase quotes for department materials
- Instruct language acquisition PDs focused on technology use in the classroom to increase engagement
- Provide students cultural connections through the inclusion of authentic realia
- Organized cultural events to promote language appreciation and build community connections.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by incorporating diverse cultural perspectives into language instruction.
Spanish Teacher - Grades 6 - 12
Global Communications Academy
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Formulate instruction and assessments for Spanish learners
- Construct school wide world language 6-12 curriculum
- Provide translation support for outbound communications
- Apply IB MYP language acquisition standards to curriculum development
Interim Spanish 3 Teacher
CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Evaluate student Spanish language comprehension through different mediums such as testing, projects, readings, class participation, etc
- Guide students' connections with material through innovative classroom tasks
- Work alongside faculty and parents to create a plan of instruction catered to individual students' style of learning
Education
Masters - Modern Languages: Spanish
Central Connecticut State University
07-2025
Alternate Route to Certification Prog. - World Language/ Spanish K-12 (023) certification
05.2015
B.A. - Political Science, Latin American Studies
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2010
Skills
- Google applications
- Spanish fluency
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum development
- Faculty collaboration
- Continuous professional development
- Classroom engagement
- Adaptability to change
Accomplishments
- TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE (2021)
- IB MYP LEVEL 1-3 CERTIFICATION
Personal Information
Title: SPANISH TEACHER
Leadership Experience
- SCHOOL CULTURE AND CLIMATE COACH
- LANGUAGE ACQUISITION DEPARTMENT LEADER
- TEAM MENTOR
- SATURDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Certification
023 - Spanish, World Language Educator: elementary, middle and high school.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher - Grades 6 - 10
CREC Academy of International Studies
08.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher - Grades 6 - 12
Global Communications Academy
08.2014 - 06.2015
Interim Spanish 3 Teacher
CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
02.2014 - 06.2014
Alternate Route to Certification Prog. - World Language/ Spanish K-12 (023) certification
B.A. - Political Science, Latin American Studies
Lehigh University
023 - Spanish, World Language Educator: elementary, middle and high school.
Masters - Modern Languages: Spanish
Central Connecticut State University
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