Katia Madrigal-Ramirez

My job was to introduced and interpret concepts and vocabulary in content areas so that students can understand and work independently. I was the interpreter and translator between the school and the target family in their native language.

I also serve as interpreter, translator, and resource person for school staff.

I collaborated with classroom teachers on curriculum and instruction matters, and help to develop materials, such as study guides or learning aids.

I conducted instructional exercises created by the teacher with individual students and small groups.

• Assisted students with a variety of subjects and needs.

• Translated documents for staff, students, and families.

• Assisted District teachers with classroom management.

• Attended conferences or other meetings with families to assist with communication.

• I took notes in the classroom for English learners.

• Assisted staff and students with a variety of assessments and tests.

• Attended various family/staff meetings to provide interpretation for families.

• Escorted students to other locations on campus and off-campus with approval of classroom teacher.
• Monitored student activities in classrooms, hallways and lunchrooms and delivered bilingual instructions and greetings.
• Worked with individuals and small groups in classroom and reinforced material introduced by teacher using bilingual skills when needed.
• Displayed knowledge of various routine educational tasks, duties and procedures and followed specific instructions of teacher.
• Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
• Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
• Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
• Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
• Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
• Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
• Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
• Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.