Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead ELA Instructor
The Learning Source
Fort Collins, CO
09.2023 - 07.2024
Performed initial assessment, student placement, and orientation.
Oversaw the management of student data in LACES.
Served as the point person for coordinating classroom volunteers.
Played an active role in meetings with the Director and colleagues, offering valuable input for strategic curriculum planning.
Assumed Director's duties in their absence.
Early Childhood Family Mentor
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
08.2019 - 09.2023
Conducted comprehensive assessments of families' needs, effectively partnering with community organizations to connect them with essential resources and initiate appropriate referrals.
Collaborated with classroom staff and families, facilitating growth and promoting self-reliance through resource connection.
Employed trauma-informed practices for offering necessary intervention, providing emotional support, and referring clients to proper resources.
Effectively utilized an information system to track caseload progress, optimize referral processes, and compile reports for a federal program.
Academic English Language Instructor
INTO/Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
01.2011 - 01.2017
Conducted placement exams and facilitated orientation sessions for international students.
Used comprehensive assessments to provide guidance on academic goal setting.
Mentored, supervised, and evaluated graduate teaching assistants.
Directed volunteers in weekly conversation partner activities.
ELA/GED Instructor
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado
09.2009 - 05.2011
Developed strong rapport with students from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them understand concepts better.
Enhanced student performance by teaching standardized test concepts and developing necessary support skills.
Instructional Coach/Newcomer Coordinator/Teacher
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, Colorado
08.2006 - 06.2009
Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
Ensured efficient administration of placement tests, enrollment processes, and class schedules for newly arrived immigrant students.
Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources to create action plans for improvement.
ELA Instructor
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado
08.2003 - 06.2006
Successfully oversaw the satellite ELA program by efficiently administrating assessments, managing enrollment procedures, maintaining accurate data records, and closely collaborating with the program coordinator.
Instructed diverse group of ELA students in essential literacy, communication, and life abilities.
Designed a range of activities under PACT to better engage mothers and their children.
Educational Consultant/Sales Representative
Glencoe McGraw Hill
, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana
09.2002 - 11.2004
Effectively promoted company's products through regional conferences, resulting in a significant sales increase.
Developed strong professional relationships with curriculum directors and educators by effectively communicating, understanding their needs, and providing valuable information about products.
Maintained an up-to-date client contact database, tracked sample shipments, and recorded finalized sales.
ELA/Spanish Instructor
Colorado Mountain College
Eagle, CO
08.1996 - 07.2000
Oversaw the assessment process and accurately documented student progress, attendance, and adherence to program requirements outlined in a federal grant.
Integrated cultural lessons to language teaching framework; fostered sensitivity towards diversity.
Coordinated and facilitated a student intercambio to enhance linguistic proficiency and cross-cultural awareness.
ELA/Spanish/Bilingual Teacher
Eagle County School District
Edwards, CO
08.1993 - 05.1998
Demonstrated leadership by overseeing the development and successful implementation of a comprehensive school-wide ELA program.
Provided guidance on effective ELA techniques for content area instruction, enhancing academic performance of second language learners.
Scheduled teaching assistant's sessions and supervised their performance with the aim of improving classroom efficiency.
Facilitated communication between families and schools as a liaison for the Parent Outreach Committee.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education ESL and Bilingual
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
Teacher Certification Program - ESL and Secondary Spanish
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY
Certificate of Study - Spanish
Malaca Instituto
Malaga, Spain
Associate of Science - Marketing
Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY
Timeline
Lead ELA Instructor
The Learning Source
09.2023 - 07.2024
Early Childhood Family Mentor
Poudre School District
08.2019 - 09.2023
Academic English Language Instructor
INTO/Colorado State University
01.2011 - 01.2017
ELA/GED Instructor
Front Range Community College
09.2009 - 05.2011
Instructional Coach/Newcomer Coordinator/Teacher
Poudre School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
ELA Instructor
Front Range Community College
08.2003 - 06.2006
Educational Consultant/Sales Representative
Glencoe McGraw Hill
09.2002 - 11.2004
ELA/Spanish Instructor
Colorado Mountain College
08.1996 - 07.2000
ELA/Spanish/Bilingual Teacher
Eagle County School District
08.1993 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Secondary Education ESL and Bilingual
Adams State College
Teacher Certification Program - ESL and Secondary Spanish