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Martha Castellanos

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience teaching both abroad and in USA, provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Denver Health Hospital Authorithy
01.2019 - Current
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
  • Achieved National Medical Interpreter Certification CMI-Spanish

Spanish Interpreter Medical and Education

1 World Translation
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Various interpreting companies
  • Provide interpretation services for medical appointments, procedures, and consultations for non-English speaking patients and their families in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices
  • Interpret school meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and individual education plan (IEP) meetings for non-English speaking families with children in the local school district
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards of interpreting
  • Various interpreting companies

Self-Employed Caregiver

Independent Contractor
Denver, CO
01.2002 - 05.2024
  • Provide compassionate and reliable in-home care for elderly and disabled clients
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Administer medication and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals
  • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs and restrictions
  • Perform light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and vacuuming
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to clients and their families
  • Maintain accurate records of daily activities and client progress
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and family members to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment

Bilingual Tax Preparer

H&R Block/ Sin Fronteras Multi-Services
Denver, CO
01.2007 - Current
  • Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and small businesses in both English and Spanish
  • Consult with clients to gather necessary information, explain tax concepts and regulations, and answer any questions or concerns they may have
  • Review financial documents and records to ensure accuracy and completeness, and identify potential deductions, credits, and other tax-saving opportunities
  • Work closely with tax software and other tools to efficiently and accurately complete tax returns and minimize errors
  • Research and stay up-to-date on tax laws, regulations, and changes to ensure compliance and maximize tax savings for clients
  • Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates on the status of their tax returns and address any issues that may arise
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.

Spanish Teacher and Dual Language Middle School Teacher

Jefferson County School District
Jefferson County, CO
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Taught, planned, evaluated, and facilitated instruction for Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Dual Language 7th grade, and DL 8th grade
  • Implemented disciplinary plans for classes and individuals when appropriate
  • Communicated with parents and staff as needed, including translation and interpretation
  • Individualized instruction to meet students' needs
  • Researched and modified curriculum and materials to enhance student learning
  • Successfully taught and developed students' language proficiency in both Spanish and English
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.

English Language Learners Teacher

ELL/ESL Adams 50 SD
Charlotte, NC
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Taught, planned, evaluated, and facilitated instruction in English for students whose first language was not English
  • Placed, monitored, and exited ELLs in the program
  • Trained in CELA, SIOP, and Shelter Instruction, and collaborated with mainstream teachers to better meet the needs of students
  • Maintained Federal, State, and school district-mandated records
  • Supervised Teacher Assistants and served as Community Liaison and Immigrant Advocate
  • Communicated with parents as needed, including translation and interpretation

Adult English Language Learners Teacher

EFL/ESL Adams 50
Westminster, CO
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Taught, planned, evaluated, and facilitated instruction in English for students whose first language was Spanish
  • Facilitate instruction, plan, and evaluate instruction following a specific curriculum
  • Place students according to Language Proficiency Level
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other team members to adjust, and modify, the curriculum/classes according to students' needs, such as opening up new conversation classes, and ELL classes targeting specific jobs (construction, retail, etc.)

Adult English Language Learners Teacher

Centro Venezolano Americano
Caracas, Venezuela
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Taught, planned, evaluated, and facilitated instruction in English for students whose first language was Spanish
  • Facilitate instruction, plan, and evaluate instruction following a specific curriculum
  • Place students according to Language Proficiency Level
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other team members to adjust, and modify, the curriculum/classes according to students' needs, such as opening up new conversation classes, and ELL classes targeting specific jobs (construction, retail, etc.)

Education

Teaching English As A Foreign Language

UPEL-IPC Pedagogico De Carcas
Caracas, Venezuela
05.1997

Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix
Westminster, CO

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning expertise
  • Cultural immersion
  • Continuous professional development
  • Student assessment
  • Student performance assessment
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Student needs assessment
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Instructional technology
  • Diversify instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Multicultural education
  • Hands-on learning
  • Subject matter expertise

Timeline

Spanish Interpreter Medical and Education

1 World Translation
01.2020 - 06.2023

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Denver Health Hospital Authorithy
01.2019 - Current

Spanish Teacher and Dual Language Middle School Teacher

Jefferson County School District
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bilingual Tax Preparer

H&R Block/ Sin Fronteras Multi-Services
01.2007 - Current

Adult English Language Learners Teacher

EFL/ESL Adams 50
01.2005 - 01.2006

Self-Employed Caregiver

Independent Contractor
01.2002 - 05.2024

English Language Learners Teacher

ELL/ESL Adams 50 SD
01.1999 - 01.2006

Adult English Language Learners Teacher

Centro Venezolano Americano
01.1996 - 01.1999

Teaching English As A Foreign Language

UPEL-IPC Pedagogico De Carcas

Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix

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