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MAYRA SANCHEZ MUÑOZ

MAYRA SANCHEZ MUÑOZ

Champaign,IL

Summary

Professional language educator with focus on effective communication and comprehensive language instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and classroom management to foster positive learning environment. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Strong ability to inspire and motivate students, ensuring measurable progress in language proficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Instructor

UIUC
Champaign, IL
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Facilitated immersive language experiences using multimedia resources and technology.
  • Assessed student progress and tailored instructional strategies to individual needs.
  • Coordinated cultural exchange programs to enhance language acquisition and cultural awareness.

Classes taught:

SPAN 122: Intensive beginning Spanish, equivalent to the first two semesters, for students with little or no experience in Spanish or whose skills need refreshing. SPAN 141 SPANSIH GRAMMAR: Introduction to the major structures of Spanish, from a linguistic perspective and will develop students' formal knowledge of Spanish grammar.

SPAN 248 Latin American Diaspora through Film: Beyond Braceros, Narcos, and Latin Lovers: Study of the relationships between Latinx and Latin American culture through film, focusing on sociohistorical processes (migrations, assimilation, political struggles, nationalism, globalization). It goes beyond onscreen stereotypes about Latinx and Latin Americans (narcotraffickers, undocumented migrants and Latin lovers) promoting nuanced perspectives on issues affecting Latinas/os and Latin Americans in their relationship with US culture

Translator & Interpreter

Bangpruh Continental
03.2019 - 07.2024
  • Interpreting sales in German & Spanish
  • Contractual translation
  • Translated technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity in multiple languages.
  • Reviewed and edited translations for grammatical correctness and cultural relevance.

Content Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Lisbon, Portugal
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Linguistic revision of online advertisements
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine content quality and accuracy.
  • Established strong relationships with subject matter experts to ensure accurate representation of technical concepts within written materials.

Interpreter

Tourism Workshop
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Consecutive interpreting in Portuguese to Spanish

Au pair

09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisting a Family with daily daycare of children

Education

Master of Arts - Spanish And Portuguese Literature

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Granada University
Granada, Spain
09-2022

Skills

Multitasking

Native Spanish fluency

Student engagement

Motivational techniques

Collaborative learning

Clear Communication skills

Creative teaching

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Spanish Instructor

UIUC
08.2024 - 05.2026

Content Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2023 - 05.2024

Interpreter

Tourism Workshop
03.2020 - 06.2020

Translator & Interpreter

Bangpruh Continental
03.2019 - 07.2024

Au pair

09.2017 - 09.2018

Master of Arts - Spanish And Portuguese Literature

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Granada University

INTERESTS

Digital marketing, Medical translation, Writing