Maria Josefina(Joy) Segovia

• Spoke to students in Spanish language to challenge and introduce K-12 students to non-native speaking environments.
• Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
• Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
• Conducted PCS foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
• Sponsored PMAC (Multicultural Club) and Spanish Club.

• Successfully improved Spanish-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
• Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
• Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
• Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
• Department Head from 1992-1996

• Promoted activities across Sagrado Corazon English Language Summer camp, skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
• Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
• Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
• Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.

*Provided after-schoolsupport to students in understanding and improving sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation with self-guided exercises.

* Taught English Language to College students and adult professionals.

*Taught Spanish Literature to adult professionals from the UK.

*Coordinated Summer exchange programs in Cambridge, UK.