Miguel Costa
Seattle,WA
Summary
Trilingual educator with small business leadership and operation experience. Disciplined leader and team player with excellent communication and organizational skills. Native Portuguese speaker, fluent in Spanish, with 8 years of experience teaching Portuguese and Spanish at various levels. Fast and eager learner, mission-driven and highly motivated to take on new challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Language Teacher
Seekonk High School
08.2023 - Current
- Teacher of Portuguese 1 and 2 and Spanish 2
- Planned, organized, and ran Portuguese "Conversation Cafe"
- Increased student interest in world languages by incorporating cultural activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.
- Developed students'' language proficiency through targeted speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.
- Enhanced classroom experience with the use of multimedia tools to support diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments to ensure appropriate instructional strategies were applied.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect for diversity and encouraged open communication among students.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners by developing customized tutoring sessions tailored to their unique needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in world language education and incorporate new techniques into teaching strategies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized cultural experiences for students and families.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension
World Language Teacher
Hurley Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Teacher of Portuguese and Spanish 1
- Designed and delivered state standards aligned curriculum
- Directed World Language Club
- Organized and ran World Culture Night.
- Increased student interest in world languages by incorporating cultural activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.
- Developed students'' language proficiency through targeted speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments to ensure appropriate instructional strategies were applied.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events
Business Owner
Rhodeside Revival, LLC
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Co-founded and led successful small business with over 600 clients.
- Managed day-to-day operations, employed diverse marketing strategies, and oversaw customer acquisitions and relationships.
- Facilitated stakeholder relations and community outreach
- Developed fine-tuned problem solving and decision making skills through commitment to business success and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing tailored solutions.
- Streamlined customer onboarding process for accelerated product adoption and increased retention rates.
- Developed comprehensive training materials that facilitated faster customer proficiency with the product.
- Implemented effective communication strategies that fostered long-lasting connections with customers.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced product offerings.
- Facilitated successful renewals through diligent relationship management and proactive issue resolution.
- Assisted customers with onboarding and product setup to foster successful adoption and usage.
- Monitored customer progress and addressed customer inquiries with timely and accurate updates.
- Increased client satisfaction by implementing new business strategies and streamlining processes.
Freelance Interpreter
DORCAS International
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided interpreting services at hospitals, doctor's offices, and schools to Portuguese and Spanish speaking individuals.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Seekonk High School
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Teacher of Spanish 1, 2, and 3.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and learning styles.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
Flan Restaurant
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Bartender, Server, Cook
- Maintained professional and pleasant attitude when engaging with clients and staff
- Performed well under pressure
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of clients
Gregg’s Restaurants
10.2007 - 11.2014
- Server, bartender
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 5 to 6 employees
- Performed well under pressure
- Delivered high quality service and maintained high level of client satisfaction
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Education - Spanish
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2013
Skills
- 8 years of teaching Spanish and Portuguese at High School and Middle School levels
- 3 years of leadership skills in start-up environment
- Language interpreter and translator: Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations in variety of settings
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Knowledge of Salesforce, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Massachusetts Teaching License in Spanish (5-12)
- Massachusetts Teaching License in Portuguese (5-12)
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
World Language Teacher
Seekonk High School
08.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Rhodeside Revival, LLC
04.2018 - 06.2021
World Language Teacher
Hurley Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2023
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Seekonk High School
03.2015 - 06.2015
Freelance Interpreter
DORCAS International
01.2015 - 08.2015
Flan Restaurant
11.2014 - 03.2015
Gregg’s Restaurants
10.2007 - 11.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching Education - Spanish
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island
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