Leticia Jiménez
Pomona,CA
Summary
Highly motivated professional well-versed in leading successful projects and teams. Proven record of planning and executing projects and driving operational efficiency in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Skilled communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to drive positive outcomes and develop long-term customer relationships. Adept at utilizing a combination of analytical, technical, and problem- solving skills to maximize team performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Language Department Chair and Teacher
Aquinas High School
San Bernardino, CA.
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitates long-range development and management of the department within the context of the School’s vision, mission, and goals.
- Works with faculty to ensure the department's evolution reflects external changes in the discipline.
- Constantly in communication with parents/guardians, tending to their concerns and questions
- Teacher Spanish II, III, AP Spanish Language and Culture ~ Provide attentive instruction, care and support for students.
- Coach students one-on-one in order to cultivate their potential.
- Create personalized lesson plans for students based on their unique needs.
- Attend regular professional development courses to remain aware of trends in education and new teaching methods.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Spanish Teacher
Orange County Lingual Institute
Costa Mesa, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Teacher Spanish I, II and Honors
Notre Dame High School
Riverside, CA.
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Excellent with student interaction and involvement around the classroom and school activities.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Consulted with teachers and faculty to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Spanish Instructor
CSU
San Bernardino, CA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Delivered 8 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 20 students per semester in Spanish.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Data Transcriber
Pechanga Band of Mission Indians
Temecula, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Consultant for the Cultural resources center transcribing John P. Harrington notes from the Smithsonian Anthropological Museum into an electronic form for easy access and research
- Linguistics Transcriptions were made in Spanish, English and Luiseno (native American ).
- Verified accuracy of data before transcribing.
Internship Student
CSU
San Bernardino
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked for the Pechanga Band of Mission Indians under the supervision of CSU, San Bernardino History Professor, Dr. Tom Long
- Transcribed John P. Harrington notes into a database to be searchable for future researchers.
Student Ambassador
CSUSB
San Bernardino, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Traveled to Cuba and Colombia to bring cultural awareness in Theatrical performances that bring out the importance of inclusion and acceptance of diversity
- WAIL Conference Speaker UC, Santa Barbara May, 2017 : Annual Workshop on American Indigenous Languages (WAIL)
Peer Lab Facilitator
CSU
San Bernardino, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Contribute to building a community of scholars that foster innovation and develop a sense of purpose and achievement
- Assist instructors with turning course assignments into research projects
- PRC assist students as they implement, design, analyze, and disseminate the results of their projects
- Assist with framing questions appropriate for the discipline, implementing and conducting class investigations, and reporting findings in writing and/or orally to the class and to a broader audience,
- Schedule regularly out-of-class supplemental instruction sessions to assist students in understanding the course material and to improve students’ overall learning and reasoning skills
- Peer Lab Facilitators are students who have taken the course before and have earned a high grade, and have mastery of the course content
- Peer Lab targets high-risk courses rather than high-risk students, and is designed to give students extra instruction that will help them succeed in these traditionally difficult courses.
Foreign Language Student Advisor
CSU
San Bernardino, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Guided students on their academic paths by advising them on which courses to take to meet their goals
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
Accounts Payable
Brothers Nursery, Inc
San Dimas, CA
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Responsible for Accounts payable department and very knowledgeable in accounts receivable department.
- Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
Education
M.D. - California Indigenous Languages, History And Cultu
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish: Hispanic Cultural Studies Concentration
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish: Hispanic Literature, Language, and Civilization concentration
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2014
Certificate in Spanish For Public Services - Spanish
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2014
Skills
- Team leadership, conflict resolution, administrative skills and administrative support
- Proficient in CANVAS, Microsoft office, Google suite, RenWeb
- Design and assist in implementing of various curriculum and training/learning resources and materials
- Provide consistent analysis, evaluation, testing and review of existing courses and processes
- Great communication skills
- Ability to apply instructional design principals to training development
- Experienced analyzing data and review metrics to enhance and elevate department training
Certification
- Apple Teacher Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified SCRUM Master
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Orange County Lingual Institute
12.2020 - Current
World Language Department Chair and Teacher
Aquinas High School
08.2018 - Current
Teacher Spanish I, II and Honors
Notre Dame High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Spanish Instructor
CSU
09.2016 - 06.2017
Student Ambassador
CSUSB
01.2016 - Current
Data Transcriber
Pechanga Band of Mission Indians
01.2015 - 01.2017
Internship Student
CSU
01.2014 - 06.2014
Peer Lab Facilitator
CSU
01.2013 - 01.2015
Foreign Language Student Advisor
CSU
01.2012 - 01.2014
Accounts Payable
Brothers Nursery, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2011
M.D. - California Indigenous Languages, History And Cultu
California State University - San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish: Hispanic Cultural Studies Concentration
California State University - San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish: Hispanic Literature, Language, and Civilization concentration
California State University - San Bernardino
Certificate in Spanish For Public Services - Spanish
California State University - San Bernardino