Martha Patricia RUEDA
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Bilingual Spanish-English educator with over 20 years of experience teaching and translating language across secondary and higher education. I am skilled in editing, proofreading, curriculum design, and cultural adaptation. Passionate about helping others understand language through clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
08.2012 - Current
- Teach Spanish language and culture to middle school students.
- Create lessons that cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Assess student progress and provide support for improvement.
- Share real-world Spanish applications and cultural traditions.
- Maintain open communication with students, parents, and staff.
Spanish Teacher
Space Coast Jr/Sr High School
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Teach Spanish language and culture to middle school students.
- Create lessons that cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Assess student progress and provide support for improvement.
- Share real-world Spanish applications and cultural traditions.
- Maintain open communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
ESOL Instructor
Various Universities
01.2000 - 06.2006
- Taught English to university students across academic fields.
- Designed lessons on academic and conversational English.
- Provided one-on-one guidance and support to improve confidence.
- Used multimedia tools and current events to create engaging classes.
- Worked with faculty to align English instruction with student goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages (Spanish & English)
University in Colombia
07.1999
Skills
- Spanish-English Translation and Editing
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design
- Cultural Awareness and Transcreation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Classroom and Virtual Instruction
- Educational Technology
- Proofreading and Language Assessment
- Native Spanish fluency
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
- Creative lesson design
- Continuous professional development
Certification
Certification: World Language – Spanish (Grades K–12)
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Fluent)
Personal Philosophy
- I believe language is a powerful way to connect people and open new opportunities. Whether I’m teaching or translating, I want to make communication clear and meaningful. I think
- Reading
- Is one of the most important skills for learning a language—it helps build vocabulary, understanding, and confidence. With many years of experience in Spanish and English, I focus on creating content that is accurate, easy to understand, and respectful of different cultures.
Interests
- Dancing
- Mindfulness Practices
- Yoga
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
08.2012 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Space Coast Jr/Sr High School
10.2009 - 06.2012
ESOL Instructor
Various Universities
01.2000 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages (Spanish & English)
University in Colombia
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