Kellie Salinas
Eugene,OR
Summary
Goal-oriented educator caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Records and Scheduling Assistant (Bilingual)
Roosevelt Middle School
11.2023 - Current
- Manage paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and navigating student and parent information as well as running reports and making schedule changes using Synergy database
- Develop strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
- Promote a professional working environment, providing administrative support for office organization and documentation management.
- Meet tight deadlines under pressure, adapting quickly to changes in priorities or last-minute requests from executives.
- Provide access to information and help with enrollments for families and students in English and Spanish
- Managed sensitive information discreetly while ensuring accurate record-keeping practices were maintained throughout the department.
Bilingual Educational Assistant
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2023
- In my position as a Bilingual English Language Development Educational Assistant I collaborated in a close team with two certified teachers and one other EA helping to prepare instructional materials and lessons
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Planned meaningful and intentional lessons to develop and promote English proficiency to mainly the native Spanish speaking community at our school
- I taught small groups with newcomers and others who are most limited in English as well as several children who were EL students on an IEP or a 504 plan
- Promoted academic achievement by teaching fundamental reading and writing skills
- I also provided some written translations from the ELD teachers to parents as well as help facilitate communication between the ELD teachers and Spanish speaking parents
- In addition I supervised large groups daily practicing whole group behavior management by reinforcing the school wide PBIS system.
Bilingual Educational Assistant
Buena Vista Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Supported classroom teacher bilingually with academics, behavior management and supervision
- Assisted teacher by periodically teaching whole group lessons as well as running daily small reading and math groups in Spanish and English
- Worked with children who needed extra support for behavior needs or other varying accommodations
- Supervised several classes at time of students on playground and in cafeteria reinforcing school rules for safety as well as implementing school wide PBIS program
- Implemented creative teaching techniques to address varying learning styles, leading to enhanced comprehension of core concepts.
Bilingual EA Title 1
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught small groups of students K-4th in reading and math through Title 1 program; worked closely with supervising teachers and Title 1 coordinator ensuring best supports possible in order for academic growth
- Cultivated interest and enthusiasm for learning
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Instruction was provided in both English and Spanish
- Supervised large groups of children during lunch.
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
09.2008 - 03.2010
- Planned for small group instruction for children grades K-2 in Special Education program according to appropriate curriculum requirements and in compliance with Individual Education Plans for all students
- Collaborated with certified classroom teachers and specialists to determine lesson plans, group and individual goals, and address issues dealing with academic performance and behaviors as well as working closely with those teachers to develop individualized behavior plans
- Taught small groups of special education students as per daily lesson plan mentioned above including reading, writing, math and social skills in English and Spanish in addition to working 1:1 with children with cognitive intellectual disabilities and children with autism
- Provided input and collaborated with certified teachers to develop and implement behavior plans and/or accommodations that were specific to each child's needs.
Bilingual Office Assistant
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Performed office duties as directed by head secretary including answering telephones, making copies, creating documents, managing student information through ESIS database and attending to families
- Designed and distributed bilingual monthly newsletter for school
- Provided written translations of school documents to Spanish
- Interpreted for parents of Spanish speaking children and school employees to assist in enrollment process, attendance, health concerns, school activity reminders and parent teacher conferences.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
Bilingual Instructional Assistant (ELD/Title 1)
Howard Elementary School
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Implemented research-based strategies in reading, writing, speaking and listening to support language acquisition for EL learners
- Ran small groups of Title 1 reading instruction
- Proctored English Language Learner intake assessments (Woodcock Muñoz)
- Scheduled and planned for small group instruction of English Language learners according to approved curriculum, and teaching small group instruction to English Language Learners grades K-5
- Created bilingual documents or Spanish versions of already existing English documents for the school.
- Provided translation services during parent-teacher conferences, fostering better communication between school staff and non-English speaking families.
Bilingual Instructional Assistant 1:1
Community Living Program
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Provided support 1:1 with student in the Community Living Program who was a native Spanish speaker
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing bilingual support in both English and Spanish languages.
- Accommodated the student's needs to learn the skills of independent living which included making a budget, creating shopping lists, following recipes, developing routes for and utilizing the Lane Transit city bus system as well as time management and job skills
- Taught and practiced the necessary social skills to function in both larger community settings as well as more personal environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of Oregon
06.2013
No Degree - Minor in Spanish
University of Oregon
06.2013
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Behavioral Intervention
- Language Proficiency Testing
- Organizational and Planning Skills
References
- Victoria Sanguino, Bilingual Certified ELD Teacher, 1(619) 227-7578, sanguino_v@4j.lane.edu, 1500 Queens Way, Eugene, OR, 97401
- Nancy Schaal-McHarry, English Language Development Teacher, 541-505-2953, schaal_n@4j.lane.edu, 1030 W. Hilliard Ln., Eugene, OR, 97404
- Claire Roybal, English Language Development Teacher, 1-760-443-9983, roybal_c@4j.lane.edu, 1436 Barber Drive, Eugene, OR, 97405
- Karen Ramirez, Principal at River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School, 541-505-0633, ramirezgutierrez_k@4j.lane.edu, 120 W. Hilliard Ln., Eugene, OR, 97401
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Records and Scheduling Assistant (Bilingual)
Roosevelt Middle School
11.2023 - Current
Bilingual Educational Assistant
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2023
Bilingual Educational Assistant
Buena Vista Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2019
Bilingual EA Title 1
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
11.2013 - 06.2014
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
09.2008 - 03.2010
Bilingual Office Assistant
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2008
Bilingual Instructional Assistant (ELD/Title 1)
Howard Elementary School
09.2004 - 09.2007
Bilingual Instructional Assistant 1:1
Community Living Program
09.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of Oregon
No Degree - Minor in Spanish
University of Oregon
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