Laura Calderon Garcia
Portland
Summary
Creative and results-driven Spanish Educator with a unique professional blend: a background in Administration and a current focus on Primary Education. I specialize in turning language learning into an immersive adventure, using high-energy storytelling and music for PK-K, while building solid phonetic foundations for elementary grades. My mission is to bridge cultures and inspire confidence through a positive, well-structured classroom environment where every student feels empowered to speak and explore.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
All Saints Catholic School (Kids Like Languages)
Portland, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Early Language Engagement (PK-K): Incentivizing a love for the Spanish language through high-energy, immersive activities including songs, interactive games, and storytelling to build a positive foundation.
- Foundational Literacy & Phonetics Leading students through the early stages of reading by exploring letter sounds, phonetics, and pronunciation patterns unique to the Spanish language.
- Language for Global Communication (6th-8th): Implementing Spanish as a practical tool for future travel and professional opportunities, emphasizing real-world communication and the expression of complex ideas.
- Conversational Fluency: Guiding older students to transition from basic vocabulary toward fluid self-expression and confident interaction in a second language.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining an organized and motivating learning environment for diverse age groups, adapting teaching styles to meet the emotional and academic needs of each grade level.
Teaching Fellow
St Agatha Parish (Kids Like Languages)
Portland
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Teaching Spanish as a second language through structured and engaging lessons that build student confidence.
- Creating educational content specifically designed for after-school learning, making Spanish fun and accessible.
- Adjusting teaching speed and methods based on student feedback and age to ensure everyone understands the material.
Teaching Fellow
Buckman Elementary (Kids Like Languages)
Portland, OR
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Teaching foundational Spanish skills to students from K to 5th grade, focusing on essential vocabulary and everyday phrases.
- Developing engaging lessons for an elective course, designed to spark interest and curiosity about the language from an early age.
- Introducing Hispanic culture through hands-on activities and games to reinforce language learning in a fun and interactive way.
Teacher's Assistant
St Theresa Catholic School (Kids Like Languages)
Portland, OR
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Targeted Student Support: Collaborated with the lead teacher to provide specialized reinforcement for students requiring extra academic assistance in Spanish.
- Collaborative Teaching: Worked closely with the lead educator to maintain a productive classroom environment and ensure all students felt supported in their learning journey.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education / Elementary Education.
Politécnico Grancolombiano.
Bogota, Colombia04-2028
Bachelor of Science - Airline Administration
Politécnico Grancolombiano.
Bogota, Colombia04-2021
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Adaptability & Resourcefulness
- Bilingual Communication
- Creative Content Creator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Teaching Fellow
St Agatha Parish (Kids Like Languages)
09.2024 - 06.2025
Teaching Fellow
Buckman Elementary (Kids Like Languages)
09.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
All Saints Catholic School (Kids Like Languages)
08.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
St Theresa Catholic School (Kids Like Languages)
10.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education / Elementary Education.
Politécnico Grancolombiano.
Bachelor of Science - Airline Administration
Politécnico Grancolombiano.