Maria Huertas Acuna
Odessa
Summary
Dynamic Engagement Coordinator at Arbor Terrace Citrus Park with a proven track record in relationship building and event planning. Enhanced community involvement through tailored programs and exceptional customer service. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, fostering a positive environment that boosts attendee satisfaction and promotes corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Engagement Coordinator
Arbor Terrace Citrus Park
02.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with community organizations.
- Streamlined event planning processes for increased efficiency and improved attendee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented dynamic communication strategies.
- Organized volunteer programs for community members, promoting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Tailored each event''s theme or focus based on client preferences or specific audience needs, creating custom experiences for optimal impact.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues to ensure client satisfaction.
Spanish Teacher
Hispana Escuela De Espanol
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
- Enhanced school's language program reputation, contributing to noticeable increase in student enrollment in Spanish classes.
Home Tutor
Universidad De Navarra
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Developed parent and student relationships by offering interactive assignments for students and parents.
- Created lesson plans, review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests and quizzes.
- Communicated with parents and teachers on students' progress.
Assistant Teacher
Presbyterian College
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, prepare tests, grade exams, develop material to be use in and out the classroom.
- Improved learning outcomes by providing one-on-one tutoring to struggling students.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Universidad De Navarra
Pamplona, Spain06-2012
Skills
- Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior management
- Clear Verbal Presentation
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Creative Arts Education
- Safe learning environment
- Student and faculty communication
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Positive learning environment
- Positive reinforcement
- Attention to detail
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Effective Student Interaction
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Engagement Coordinator
Arbor Terrace Citrus Park
02.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Hispana Escuela De Espanol
04.2014 - 08.2014
Home Tutor
Universidad De Navarra
08.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Teacher
Presbyterian College
01.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Universidad De Navarra
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