Mireia Garcia Sevilla
Naperville
Summary
Experienced Bilingual Spanish Educator specializing in multilingual and immigrant student support in diverse educational environments. Expertise in culturally responsive teaching, differentiated instruction, and project-based learning enhances bilingual literacy and student engagement. Committed to creating inclusive classrooms that empower emergent bilinguals to build academic confidence and critical thinking skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bartlett High School
Bartlett
08.2023 - Current
- Taught advanced Spanish to grades 9 and 10, improving language proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Instructed grade 12 English language learners, strengthening reading and writing skills for academic success.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student participation.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and tools.
Teacher
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat School
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Instructed German, English, and Spanish for grades 7 and 8, fostering language skills and cultural understanding
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to promote critical thinking skills.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
Teacher
Bigues i Riells School
Bigues i Riells
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Instructed high school students in Spanish, fostering language skills and cultural awareness in grades 9-12
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
Teacher
Pineda de Mar School
Pineda de Mar
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Instructed Spanish to students in grades 6-8, fostering language proficiency and cultural awareness
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student performance and progress.
Teacher
Pineda de Mar School
Pineda de Mar
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Instructed Spanish and English to students in grades 9-12, fostering language skills and cultural awareness
- Developed engaging lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Teacher
Vienna School
Vienna
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught Spanish to students in grades 9-12.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
Education
Doctoral Coursework - Hispanic Studies
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL03-2026
MA - Secondary Teacher Training
Pompeu Fabra University - Open University of Catalonia
Barcelona 06-2022
MA - General and Comparative Literature
Free University of Berlin
Berlin07-2021
BA - Modern Language and Literatures
University of Barcelona
Barcelona06-2018
Skills
- Bilingual Education (Spanish–English)
- Teaching Multilingual / Emergent Bilingual Students
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum & Instructional Design
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Academic Language Development
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Languages
- English
- German
- Italian
- Basque
- Catalan, Bilingual
- English, CEFR-level C1 (advanced)
- German, CEFR-level C1 (advanced)
- Italian, CEFR-level A2 (basic)
- Basque, CEFR-level A2 (basic)
Teacher Certifications
Secondary Teacher Training in Spanish and Catalan (Bilingual), Máster de profesorado en enseñanza secundaria, bachillerato, FP y enseñanza de idiomas, Pompeu Fabra University / UOC
Personal Information
- Passport Number: PAQ327682
- Date of Birth: 06/10/96
- Driving License: Illinois State ID
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Catalan
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Italian
Professional
Basque
Limited
Certification
Visiting International Educator Endorsement (Illinois)
Timeline
Teacher
Bartlett High School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat School
09.2022 - 08.2023
Teacher
Bigues i Riells School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Teacher
Pineda de Mar School
12.2021 - 02.2022
Teacher
Pineda de Mar School
02.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher
Vienna School
10.2018 - 05.2019
Doctoral Coursework - Hispanic Studies
University of Illinois Chicago
MA - Secondary Teacher Training
Pompeu Fabra University - Open University of Catalonia
MA - General and Comparative Literature
Free University of Berlin
BA - Modern Language and Literatures
University of Barcelona