Mallely Blanco
Austin ,TX
Summary
Dedicated Spanish educator with over a decade of experience, possessing profound expertise in Spanish Language and Literature. Positively guides students towards proficiency in performance-based language learning, aligning with standards across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication through engaging group activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
AAPPL Spanish Rater
Language Testing International
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated 1,500 student responses in 2023 according to established scoring guidelines.
- Provided accurate and reliable ratings of students' language proficiency levels across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication.
- Maintained consistency and objectivity rating student responses.
- Participated in rater training sessions and calibration activities to ensure alignment with scoring criteria.
Spanish Teacher - Levels 1-3
Round Rock ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.
AP Spanish Reader
College Board
06.2016 - Current
- Evaluated and scored AP students' free responses, ensuring that high school students receive AP grades that accurately reflect college-level achievement.
- Learned to apply rubric consistently, which provides valuable knowledge for scoring own students' essays back in classroom.
AP Spanish Literature and Culture Teacher
United Independent School District
08.2011 - 05.2021
- Incremented eligibility rate of AP Spanish Literature and Culture students to earn college credit by 80% last 10 years.
- Established Spanish National Honor Society to United South HS 2011 resulting 30% increase in student participation across educational activities.
- Actively promoted and recruited students to register for AP Spanish Literature and Language exams.
- Immersed students in Hispanic cultures by devising hands-on activities
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Listened to customer needs and desires.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Helped customers complete purchases and join Victoria's Secret credit card rewards program.
- Met and increased weekly goal Victoria's Secret credit card sign up by 10%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2010
Skills
- 90-100% instruction in Spanish
- Native Spanish fluency
- Communicating effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing
- Lesson Planning
- Language assessment proficiency
- Teacher collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Reporting
Certification
Texas Educator Certification
- Languages Other Than English - Spanish Grades (EC-12)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
AAPPL Spanish Rater
Language Testing International
02.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher - Levels 1-3
Round Rock ISD
08.2021 - Current
AP Spanish Reader
College Board
06.2016 - Current
AP Spanish Literature and Culture Teacher
United Independent School District
08.2011 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Texas A&M International University
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